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(Vertical magazine) – As costs soar and reimbursements lag, air medical operators are confronting mounting pressures to keep critical services flying, especially in rural communities.

(WBNS) – The National Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Center of Excellence opened two years ago in Springfield, Ohio.

The Japanese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer participated in a Sep. 10 public–private discussion about establishing eVTOL operations in Bangkok, Thailand. The group included representatives from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, Bangkok Airways, Saha Group, and Saha Tokyu Corp.

Boeing delivered the first two AH-64Es as part of a 29-helicopter order to the Royal Australian Air Force base in Townsville, Queensland.

(The Defense Post) – The Indiana Army National Guard has achieved a technological first: 3D printing while aboard a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk.

(Gulf News) – Forecasts range for the number of pilots required globally to fly electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, including an optimistic estimate from McKinsey & Co. for a need of up to 60,000 pilots by 2028.

The September issue of POWER UP includes features on night-vision goggles OEM Aviation Specialties Unlimited, the FAA’s draft beyond visual line of sight unmanned aircraft systems rule, new VAI President and CEO François Lassale, and more. The magazine is now available only to VAI members. Not a member? Read this story to find out more about POWER UP and learn how to become a VAI member.

In a recent VAI Daily survey, more than 40% of respondents said they found obtaining aviation insurance for their operation somewhat difficult or very difficult. If you’ve encountered similar difficulty or just want tips on how to negotiate better coverage and rates, watch this recording of the September VAI webinar.

(WOIO) – An air medical helicopter crew transported an injured resident of the Ohio Living Breckenridge Village to a local hospital Sep. 30 in Willoughby, Ohio.

(EIN Presswire) – The new VFR Prediction Flight Safety Tool is available free on the Hughes app for members of the US Helicopter Safety Team, Vertical Aviation Safety Team, and VAI.