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Allianz has released its Aviation Risk, Claims and Insurance Outlook for 2024, which notes that soaring repair costs, a shortage of mechanics, and runway and ground incidents are increasing issues.

(ROTOR magazine) – VAI members receive special pricing and hands-on support to help improve safety.

(ROTOR magazine) – How to make sure things go smoothly with your FAA designated pilot examiner.

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Summer 2024 newsletter includes the group’s latest safety report, resources for simulator training, an update on the Rotorcraft Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing system, and more.

(Hoodline) – A California Highway Patrol (CHP) Airbus H125 crew played a pivotal role in assisting the Napa County Sheriff’s Office with the Jul. 29 search and rescue of a lost hiker at night.

(Shore News Network) – A Maryland State Police (MSP) helicopter crew assisted with the Jul. 28 rescue of three people who got lost while hiking in Rocky Gap State Park in Allegany County.

The FAA is inviting public comments through Sep. 30 on a renewal of an information collection related to small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS) safety events if they result in serious injuries or damages.

MD Helicopters has promoted Daniel Searcy to VP of aftermarket and Todd Heussner to VP of operations and supply chain. The Mesa, Arizona–based company has also appointed Fred Kaplan as its new CFO.

Working with equipment maker Outerlink, the Marion County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) developed an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) design for the Air IP Wi-Fi system using its Bell 407.

Bell Textron delivered a new Bell 412EPI to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department Jul. 30 at Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) near Albuquerque.