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At our Nov. 14 webinar, VAI Director of Regulatory Affairs Amber Harrison provided an update on what the new FAA Special Federal Aviation Regulation for powered-lift aircraft means for VAI members. If you missed the webinar, follow the link in the story to watch a recording of it.

Coulson Aviation has obtained a contract from Chile’s National Forestry Corp. (CONAF) to provide aerial firefighting support in the country.

The Air Methods operator hosted a Nov. 20 ceremony with local partners to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of its base in Santa Fe.

Reiser Simulation and Training has obtained a contract from the German Navy to supply an NH90 maintenance training rig starting in 2025.

Operators gathered for the VAI event last week in Boise, Idaho, to discuss topics relevant to aerial work and receive updates from the FAA and the US Forest Service.

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has published its Fall 2024 newsletter, which includes the group’s latest safety report, resources for strengthening pilot mental health, tips for mentoring, a review of the new Airman Certification Standards, and more.

The National Hockey League team honored flight nurse Steph Suzadail during a Nov. 19 game in Pennsylvania as part of a tribute to the US nursing profession.

Jason Cutter, the owner of Venture Helicopters, a contract pilot, and a former professor, urges operators to avoid blindly accepting statistics and focus instead on the safety features of the product and the company culture of the manufacturer.

Winch paramedic Carlton Real and winch operator Jason Bibby received the 2024 Billy Deacon SAR Memorial Trophy Nov. 19 in London, England. Along with pilots Jörg Brunner and Debdash Bhattacharya, the Bristow Group team conducted a May 2023 search and rescue (SAR) of two people who were swept into a cave and trapped by rough seas and breaking waves.