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Last month, for the first time in nearly 80 years, the FAA unveiled a new aircraft category—powered-lift. This groundbreaking class of aircraft can take off and land vertically like helicopters and transition to forward flight on fixed wings. We encourage everyone in vertical aviation to become familiar with the Special Federal Aviation Regulation announcing the […]

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(Space.com) – The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to launch its Dragonfly rotorcraft on a mission to investigate the life-hosting potential of Saturn’s largest moon, Titan.

(Times Telegram) – The Rome, New York–based nonprofit shares details about improved operations during 2024 following an upgrade last year from a fleet of MBB BK 117s to four new Leonardo AW119s.

(KCPQ) – A King County (Washington) Sheriff’s Office Bell 407 crew assisted ground officers with locating and arresting two suspects who allegedly fled from police after an armed robbery spree.

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.

(Onmanorama) – Reena Varughese shares insights about her 15-year career as a helicopter pilot in India. She currently flies for Pawan Hans.

(Air & Space Forces magazine) – The US Air Force (USAF) Accident Investigation Board has determined that the actions of a civilian flight instructor and a USAF pilot led to an August 2023 UH-1N helicopter accident at Cheyenne Regional Airport (KCYS) in Wyoming.

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