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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Air Support Division is installing Airwolf Aerospace’s FAA-approved True Blue Power TB17 lithium-ion batteries on its new Airbus H125 helicopters.

Dallas Avionics has appointed Shannon Vanderhoof as a technical sales representative, the company announced at this week’s Airborne Public Safety Association Conference (APSCON 2024) in Houston, Texas.

Bell Textron has received an order for a Subaru Bell 412EPX from the Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will use the helicopter for air medical, evacuation, and natural-disaster response incidents.

Victoria Helicopters is dry leasing an Airbus H125 to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), via Berry Aviation. The helicopter entered service in mid-July.

Allianz has released its Aviation Risk, Claims and Insurance Outlook for 2024, which notes that soaring repair costs, a shortage of mechanics, and runway and ground incidents are increasing issues.

(ROTOR magazine) – VAI members receive special pricing and hands-on support to help improve safety.

(ROTOR magazine) – How to make sure things go smoothly with your FAA designated pilot examiner.

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Summer 2024 newsletter includes the group’s latest safety report, resources for simulator training, an update on the Rotorcraft Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing system, and more.

(Hoodline) – A California Highway Patrol (CHP) Airbus H125 crew played a pivotal role in assisting the Napa County Sheriff’s Office with the Jul. 29 search and rescue of a lost hiker at night.

(Shore News Network) – A Maryland State Police (MSP) helicopter crew assisted with the Jul. 28 rescue of three people who got lost while hiking in Rocky Gap State Park in Allegany County.