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The United Kingdom (UK) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is urging new recreational drone operators to familiarize themselves with updated regulations that took effect Jan. 1.

SKYbrary highlights an investigation into a flight on Oct. 20, 2020, where the crew of a Sikorsky S-92A received an engine 1 fire warning while over water. They responded by shutting down the engine, deploying both fire extinguishing bottles, and eventually declaring a Mayday without taking all recommended steps to confirm that an actual fire existed.

(WWSB) – Two US Coast Guard (USCG) helicopter crews hoisted four people after their vessel capsized Dec. 31 in the Florida Keys around 30 miles north of Key West.

(KTRK) – The suspect allegedly pointed a laser at a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter crew that was assisting local police with an unrelated criminal search in Harris County.

(The Defense Post) – The OEM has secured a $2.73 billion contract to provide post-production support related to the Apache attack helicopter.

(KOLO) – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is using helicopter crews to capture deer, elk, and wolves and outfit them with GPS collars during January. The effort will help improve the agency’s understanding of species distribution, habitat use, abundance, migration patterns, and survival rates.

(The Independent) – A National Police Air Service helicopter crew captured footage of fireworks lighting up the skies above the United Kingdom capital as residents rang in the new year on Jan. 1.

The Santiago-based operator’s plans for the fire season in Chile include the deployment of seven helicopters—two Airbus AS350 B3s, three Super Pumas, and two Erickson Air-Cranes.

VAI is seeking nominations for four open operator positions on our Board of Directors for the term Jul. 1, 2026, through Jun. 30, 2029. We welcome thought leaders from across the industry.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) requires incorporating new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations into the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. The AD takes effect Feb. 6.