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This FAA safety alert for operators (SAFO) provides safety information to operators that have cockpit voice recorders installed on their aircraft.

(Autonomy Global) – The collaboration integrates Electra’s EL9 ultra short hybrid-electric passenger aircraft with UrbanV’s vertiport development and operations capabilities and Signature Aviation’s global network of private aviation facilities to enable a new model of direct, point-to-point air travel.

A forward-looking legislative proposal that would provide long-term, dedicated monies to strengthen Pennsylvania’s aviation system, the Aviation Investment & Reform (AIR) Act would help overcome years of inadequate aviation funding in the state.

The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to all restricted category Model CH-47D helicopters. This proposed action would revise the NPRM by expanding the required actions applicable to all right-hand forward transmission support beam fittings with any part number; narrowing the area of inspection; and increasing the reporting requirement compliance times. The FAA is proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsafe condition on these products. Because these actions would impose an additional burden over those in the NPRM, and to address some commenters’ concerns, the agency is requesting comments on this proposed supplemental NPRM. Comments are due by Aug. 24.

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-09-03, which applied to certain Bell Textron Canada Model 430 helicopters. AD 2025-09-03 reduced the life limits on the main-rotor (M/R) clevises, universal bearings, and universal to pitch link bolts and required reidentifying the M/R pitch link assemblies with new part numbered assemblies. Since the FAA issued that AD, the agency received comments proposing changes to the AD’s actions. This new AD, effective Aug. 11, requires changes to those actions and addresses the comments received on that AD.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of this accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree stump during landing in mountainous terrain.

(Vertical Plus) – As FIFA World Cup crowds flooded Seattle, Washington, two Washington air support units joined forces to provide command, control, and an airborne safety net over one of the world’s largest sporting competitions.

(dronelife) – Howard Alt, cofounder and CEO of battery analytics platform Micantis, argues that batteries, not aircraft, may be the defining factor in the future of the US drone industry.

(ABC News) – President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he is constructing a granite helipad for Marine One on the White House South Lawn. He said it will be paid for by Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, which makes helicopters that transport the president.

At 9,934 ft. (3,028 m) above sea level, the Leadville, Colorado–based member is the highest airport in North America.