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The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from water while operating at low altitude over a lake.

(AIN) – The French company expects to complete assembly of its first Atea hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) prototype by early 2026.

Olivier Michalon, head of global business for Airbus Helicopters, discusses how vertical lift aircraft are responding to natural disasters—including forest fires, floods, and other weather events—and how the OEM has prepared for a geopolitical environment with increased military spending.

The United Kingdom–based company has appointed Mark Higson as COO; Steve Vellacott as VP, airworthiness, and head of design organization; and Eric Samson as VP program-hybrid.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67–Rotors Flight Control–Cyclic Control System/Pitch and Roll Actuators Attaching Bolt–Inspection, becomes effective Jul. 21.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA–Rotorcraft Flight Manual–Limitations and Normal Procedures Section–Amendment, takes effect Jul. 14.

In this issue: Congress passed a $12.5 billion funding bill for air traffic control modernization; Utah and Texas continue building education pathways for the future vertical aviation workforce; VAI Western US Regional Representative Chuck Street reports on his activities; and the challenges and opportunities surrounding advanced air mobility (AAM) in Chile, and the country’s potential […]

(San Antonio Report) – The Texas Anti-Gang Unit serving Bexar County will receive a $3 million state grant to purchase a helicopter.

(New York Post) – US Coast Guard and US Army helicopters assisted with efforts to save 165 people from Camp Mystic after flash flooding in central Texas.

The US National Agricultural Aviation Association is reminding agricultural pilots and staff members to watch for signs of medical issues related to elevated temperatures.