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The new platform will provide operators with pre–U-space services and a pathway for full U-space implementation in the future.

A US soldier executed autonomous missions with a Sikorsky optionally piloted Black Hawk using MATRIX technology for the first time earlier this year during an exercise in Michigan. Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin company.

(BBC) – According to local officials, the helicopter went down after taking off from Retford Gamston Airport (EGNE) in Nottinghamshire, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to three others.

(Dronelife) – Critical drone programs and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rulemaking at the FAA are slowing or pausing as the US government shutdown drags on, while core flight safety operations continue.

VAI members receive discounts to attend and exhibit at VERTICON® (formerly HAI HELI-EXPO) and other VAI events. VERTICON 2026 takes place Mar. 9–12 (exhibits open Mar. 10–12) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Vertical Aviation International welcomes François Lassale as its new president and CEO. Discover his vision for advancing safety, sustainability, and innovation across the vertical aviation industry.

The OEM has appointed Danny Maldonado as president and CEO of its Bell segment, effective Jan. 4, 2026. He will succeed Lisa Atherton, who is becoming president and CEO of Textron. Maldonado is currently Bell’s chief commercial officer.

(WGRZ) – A New York State Police helicopter crew conducted a demonstration for Hilbert College students Oct. 29 in Hamburg.

(WTTG) – The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C., is looking to hire two helicopter pilots with more than 1,000 flight hours of flying experience.