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(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.

This week, Joby Aviation is holding an electric air taxi campaign in New York City (NYC) that marks one of the most ambitious demonstrations of urban air mobility in the United States. Throughout the series of events, VAI members are playing a critical role in ensuring smooth operations, technical readiness, and stakeholder engagement.

The helicopter dealership is sharing details about its start to the year, including the launch of RotorLease, the expansion of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul services in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and multiple deliveries to air medical operators.

(CP24) – The Cormorant crew airlifted an injured sailor Apr. 24 from a cargo ship off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

(IEEE Spectrum) – Jon Wagner, who leads power train and electronics at electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer Joby Aviation, talks about the engineering differences between cars and aircraft. He joined Joby in 2017 from electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla.