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(AvBrief.com) – The $8.3 million facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is meant to help the agency gather the data needed to support the safe integration of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the US National Airspace System.

(CBS News) – After searching a narrow gully for 40 minutes and nearly running out of the fuel their aircraft required to remain at the scene, the US Coast Guard (USCG) crew located the injured hiker and hoisted her up into the MH-65 Dolphin shortly before nightfall.

(Vertical Plus) – Industry analysts from Leonardo, Airbus, and others say the demand could approach 8,000 helicopters globally by 2035.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the flight instructor’s failure to identify the excess power required to lift off from soft and muddy ground, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with a hangar
during takeoff.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of the accident to be the maintenance personnel’s noncompliance with maintenance manual procedures that required
the removal of the overrunning clutch output bearing during the regreasing procedure. The omission resulted in inadequate regreasing of the bearing and the subsequent failure of the overrunning clutch assembly.

(HeliHub) – Under the new contract, Avincis will operate two primary Airbus H145 helicopters, with one available 24 hours a day and the other 12 hours a day, providing rapid aeromedical response across the Stockholm County region.

Tomorrow’s vertical aviation workforce needs the help of today’s professionals to achieve their career goals. That’s why VAI is seeking companies interested in providing internships and other career opportunities for students in the Aircraft Maintenance Technician program at Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado. Click on the headline to learn more!

(Associated Press) – A passenger jet reported striking a drone while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) the morning of Jun. 29, and just hours later, a helicopter pilot alerted about a close call with a remote-control airplane near the same airport. The FAA is investigating the first incident.

Announced Jun. 30, the joint venture will initially focus on establishing the groundwork for commercial production of air mobility aircraft and advancing manufacturing excellence, with particular emphasis on further improving productivity, quality, and cost.

The comment period has been extended for this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) from Jul. 6, 2026, to Aug. 5, 2026. The NPRM proposes a process for operators and proprietors of certain fixed site facilities to request an unmanned aircraft flight restriction, and more.