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(Vertical magazine) – Terry Palmer explains how to develop the skills required to reduce the risk of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), including robust preflight planning, disciplined standard operating procedures, training on the proper use of automation, and a strong organizational safety culture.

LIFT Aviation and LIFT Airborne Technologies designed the new AV3 Assault rotary-wing helmet for US military, military contractor, and general aviation helicopter pilots.

(KMIR) – A California Highway Patrol (CHP) helicopter crew assisted ground teams with airlifting the hiker Feb. 19 near Mecca.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 64 – Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Blades – Inspection, takes effect Mar. 5, 2026. It will supersede EASA AD 2024-0028R1, issued Apr. 15, 2024.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting a Class 4 investigation into this accident and will release a preliminary report but will not issue a final report.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 64 – Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Blades – Inspection, takes effect Mar. 5, 2026. It will supersede AD 2025-0113, released May 15, 2025.

The FAA has qualified Coptersafety’s TRU Leonardo AW169 full flight simulator equipped with Phase 8 avionics to Level D.

(Open PR) – A new report from Persistence Market Research projects the global market for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to expand from a 2026 value of US$1.3 billion to around US$8.1 billion by 2033.

(AerialFire magazine) – First-time exhibitor Daher will display how its fixed-wing turboprop can support helicopter-focused fleets for law enforcement, public safety, and government operations at the event in Atlanta, Georgia.

Wing’s drone delivery team is one of six finalists for the award in recognition of the company’s work implementing safe, widespread automated drone delivery in dense urban areas and revolutionizing last-mile logistics. The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) will announce the winner Mar. 12 in Washington, D.C.