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(MundoGEO) – Flight data from BRINC’s Lemur 2 and Responder drones is now automatically captured within the AirData drone operations platform, giving agencies reliable flight intelligence without adding manual steps for pilots.

(Leeham News and Analysis) – The first of a two-part series outlines the threat posed by workforce shortages to the future growth of the aviation/aerospace industry. Estimates suggest the industry is leaving billions on the table.

(KTVB) – An Idaho National Guard helicopter crew hoisted an injured hiker from an area near Mount Borah May 10 in Custer County.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 63 – Main Rotor Drive – Rotor Hub-Shaft – Inspection, takes effect May 15. It will supersede EASA AD 2026-0078-E, released Apr. 13.

BlueRoom Simulations signed an agreement with Airbus Australia Pacific and Airbus Helicopters during last week’s RotorTech 2026 in Australia to develop mixed-reality training services for air medical programs.

The Sikorsky MH-60 Seahawk PBL (performance-based logistics) team received the 2025 US Secretary of War’s PBL system-level award for boosting the readiness of more than 500 MH-60s for the US Navy, the US Coast Guard, and allied partners.

John Vance from Metro Aviation became the first customer pilot to fly the Leonardo AW09 earlier this month in Italy.

(Tom’s Hardware) – The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced May 8 the extension of temporary waivers allowing certain drones, drone components, and consumer routers produced outside the United States to continue receiving software and firmware updates until Jan. 1, 2029.

(NPR) – Across the United States, wildland firefighters, including from the new federal agency the US Wildland Fire Service, are staring down what could be one of the most severe fire seasons in recent history.

Milton, Vermont–based United Turbines offers a variety of engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, including for the Pratt & Whitney PT6.