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This preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that the helicopter impacted open, hilly terrain in this fatal accident.

The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) has developed career shadowing and pathway programs to help train aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) amid a growing shortage of skilled labor.

(Westside Current) – A Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) helicopter crew hoisted a hiker suffering from heat exhaustion Jul. 7 from the Bienveneda Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains.

(GlobeNewswire) – A new report from researchandmarkets.com predicts that the worldwide helicopter tourism market will grow by $241.6 million from 2023–2028.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s inability to maneuver the helicopter for recovery after experiencing a strong, unanticipated tailwind in a confined operating area.

(AIN) – Advanced air mobility (AAM) companies should take an objective, data-backed approach to developing and operating batteries for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, according to London, England–based About:Energy.

(KAKE) – The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a Jul. 5 accident involving a homebuilt helicopter that was reportedly experiencing engine issues before crashing near Andale.

(Japan News) – An accident investigation panel from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) is citing lack of coordination between commanding officers as a factor that led to the Apr. 20, 2024, midair collision of two MSDF SH-60K patrol helicopters during a night training exercise.

(Bulgarian News Agency) – Bulgaria Heli Med Services completed its first mountain rescue mission Jul. 7 on the Botev Peak in the Balkan Mountains, airlifting an injured hiker.