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(Stuff) – A Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew winched the injured hiker Jan. 4 in Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand.

(AvBrief.com) – The crew managed to land safely after the helicopter struck high-tension power lines Jan. 2 in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) completed the initial flight of the new civil helicopter Dec. 30 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

(Forbes) – More than 82 years ago, US Coast Guard pilot Frank Erickson flew the first helicopter rescue, delivering blood plasma to survivors of an explosion on a US Navy destroyer.

A Bundaberg, Queensland–based LifeFlight Australia crew airlifted an injured hiker and a passenger experiencing a medical emergency on a cruise ship in separate incidents Jan. 3 over the course of less than five hours.

(KNXV) – According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, a witness reported seeing the helicopter strike a recreational slackline Jan. 2 in mountains near Telegraph Canyon south of Superior.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 65 – Tail Rotor Drive – Tail Drive Line Rear Shaft and Damper – Inspections, takes effect Tuesday, Jan. 6.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Swashplate – Inspection, took effect Dec. 25, 2025.

The FAA is accepting comments through Feb. 12 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which requires repetitive engine acceleration checks and—depending on the results—replacing the rear pneumatic line and inspecting the fuel control unit. The AD takes effect Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Flight paramedic Hector Camacho reached the milestone after working at various LifeNet bases across the state for more than 12 years.