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The Helicopter Summer Workshop from the training division of Hillsboro Aero Academy takes place Jun. 16–19 in Troutdale, Oregon.

(Unmanned Airspace) – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a survey to gain feedback about its plans to simplify Regulation (EU) 2019/947. The change would establish a more streamlined authorization process for low-risk, frequently occurring drone operations. Comments are due by this Friday, May 1.

(Fuel Cell Works) – The company has started “up-and-away” flights of a hydrogen fuel cell–powered version of its R44, with the modified helicopter leaving its base airport in Bromont near Montreal, Canada, for the first time.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is asking for user input about the enhanced beta version of its case analysis and reporting online (CAROL) system.

In recognition of World Pilots’ Day, which was Apr. 26, Air Methods is honoring Axel Rudolph, senior lead pilot for the Mercy Air service at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in California.

(EMS1) – A California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) crew assisted firefighters with rescuing a tree worker who suffered a medical emergency Apr. 24 in San Jose.

Established in 2021, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) group also includes Archer Aviation, BETA Technologies, Hillwood Aviation, Joby Aviation, and Wisk Aero.

(WRBG) – Officers from the Colonie Police Department used a drone to find a missing child Apr. 27 in a town park.

The company’s chairman, CEO, chief engineer, and chief test pilot will provide an update as part of Vertical’s first quarter 2026 report on May 6 at 8:30 am eastern (UTC-4).

In case you missed it, this Apr. 7 webinar from the Southern California Rotorcraft Association and VAI provided career insights for new rotorcraft professionals. Watch the replay here.