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(WTOP) – Few inventions altered the trajectory of the US military as profoundly as the helicopter. Rotary-wing aircraft introduced new capabilities: vertical takeoff, hovering, maneuvering in tight terrain, and landing without a runway. Those capabilities transformed warfare, rescue operations, logistics, and battlefield medicine.

At this US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) event, USHST Industry Chairman Chris Baur will cover the USHST’s charter, programs, tools, and goals focused on real-world operational risk. The seminar, which includes a free lunch, takes place May 20 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm eastern (UTC-4) in the Salt River Project hangar at Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ).

During the roundtable Apr. 24, members shared real-world operational feedback on how the general notice (GENOT) is being applied across different regions and facilities.

The company has secured a five-year contract to provide aviation personnel from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with helicopter training through 2030, including hoist rescue, aerial use of force, night-vision goggle, and underwater escape courses.

Joby Aviation has completed point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City as part of a 10-day public campaign across the city’s network of heliports.

(Flying magazine) – FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says the agency is closely watching the growing controversy over airport landing fees and warned that the use of ADS-B data in ways that could encourage pilots to disable safety equipment crosses a line for regulators.

SkyDrive and West Nippon Expressway Co. (NEXCO West) will explore the feasibility of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft services at expressway parking and service areas.

(Robb Report) – Volocopter says its new VoloXPro electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft costs the same as a luxury car and could be as easy to operate.

(WHO 13) – The YL-37 landed Apr. 25 south of State Center following a trip from Oklahoma. It will now serve as an educational helicopter for students and a tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through May 21 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 04 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment. It would supersede AD 2025-0137, which EASA released Jun. 27, 2025.