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The OEM is highlighting five pilots—Salvador Carrazoni, Eric Emblin, Sean Mah, Tim Mouw, and Jose Piedrahita—in honor of World Pilots’ Day, which took place on Apr. 26.

(AirMed&Rescue) – The center at the University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing will train nurses and paramedics in the skill of critical-care transportation. It will feature a clinical flight simulator using a Metro Aviation–donated BK 117 airframe.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the loss of engine power due to high-cycle fatigue failure of a power turbine stage 3 turbine wheel blade.

(The Auto Channel) – Wings Air Helicopters, in partnership with Wave Helicopters, will support the aerial broadcast and specialized flight operations for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including in New York and South Florida.

(WOFL) – Walmart has applied to build a “drone nest” in Seminole County, Florida, for housing, charging, and repairing package-delivery drones.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision during the approach and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control.

(Aviation Metric) – The director of operations at OAS Helicopters shares insights into the realities of aviation in recognition of World Pilots’ Day, which took place Apr. 26.

(Pandaily) – The Chinese company announced this week the completion of the first rotor-mode flight test of its SF20V hybrid–electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is beginning to examine how to better facilitate international aerial work operations, such as firefighting, aeromedical evacuation, aerial surveying, and disaster response, following a proposal submitted by the Chilean Vertical Aviation Association and supported by regional and industry stakeholders.

For many US helicopter operators, the clock is ticking toward the May 2027 safety management system (SMS) mandate. Through an anonymous, one-question survey, VAI is taking a quick pulse check across the industry to better understand where operators stand in their SMS journey. Click on the headline above to take the survey!