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The association is calling on rotorcraft pilots across the globe to join the 2025 National Pause for General Aviation Safety initiative by exploring the dedicated vertical aviation track at gasafe.org, a website developed in collaboration with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

(POWER UP magazine) – US state legislatures were also busy as the first quarter of the year neared completion.

(POWER UP magazine) – After Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of Western North Carolina in September 2024, volunteers brought in more than 100 privately owned helicopters to provide emergency relief. By standing up Operation Helo, they aim to be ready for the next time they’re needed.

(Fox News) – Tech journalist Kurt Knutsson shares his views about Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic’s plans to launch electric air taxi operations in the United Kingdom.

(AIN) – During last month’s VERTICON 2025 in Dallas, Texas, Alex Freidin of Lake Fusion Technologies shared details about a new light detection and ranging–based system that helps helicopter pilots avoid obstacles.

(The War Zone) – The United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF) officially removed the Puma, one of its longest-serving aircraft, from service on Mar. 31.

(Fluctus) – The Russian-made Mil Mi-26, which can carry up to 44,000 lb., involves unique processes for start-up and regular maintenance.

(Reuters) – The US Army has refused to turn over a 2024 report detailing Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) use during helicopter flights around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), according to a group of US senators.

The FAA is seeking comments by May 19 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which would require updating the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or the instructions for continued airworthiness. It would also require updating the existing maintenance or inspection program, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD. The FAA AD takes effect Apr. 18.

EHang subsidiary EHang General Aviation and joint venture HeYi Aviation have obtained the first air operator certificates for pilotless passenger-carrying drones from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).