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The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s loss of control during landing approach in strong wind conditions, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting the ground while landing.

The US government agency’s new Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems will oversee strategic investments in drone technology, including $115 million for security at venues related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America250, the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States.

The Texas-based air medical operator has obtained Level 3 Safety Management System (SMS) verification through the WYVERN Flight Leader program.

The MML Capital Partners investment fund has become the majority owner of Coptersafety, including its training center at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (EFHK) in Finland.

VAI is focusing on operational continuity and costs for the proposed rule in its work with the FAA and US government agencies, as well as industry standards bodies and coalitions. The rule, Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems, would amend Part 91 and add new provisions under Parts 121 and 129, effectively making US airspace operations conditional on the use of compliant radio altimeter systems.

The US Army has selected a partnership consisting of M1 Support Services, Robinson Helicopter Co., General Dynamics Information Technology, Quantum Helicopters, and the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation for Phase II of the competition to train the next generation of initial-entry rotary-wing student pilots.

(Austin American-Statesman) – A helicopter and four crew members will support the Texas Children’s Hospital location in Austin from their base at Georgetown Executive Airport (KGTU).

(Military.com) – Helicopter pilots from the US Coast Guard (USCG) provide thoughts about Hollywood portrayals of rescue missions, including in Bad Boys II, Everest, The Guardian, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The Perfect Storm, and San Andreas.

(Unofficial Networks) – The Åre ski resort in Jämtland uses a helicopter with a log attached via longline to clear ice from tramway cables.

(La Voz) – A helicopter crew assisted ground teams with transporting an injured person Jan. 8 from La Cocina Beach in Teguise.