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(WSAV) – The Chinook crew made an emergency landing on the campus of Georgia Southern University Jan. 22 in Armstrong, according to a social media post from a university spokesperson.

(Vertical magazine) – From firefighting to air medical and search-and-rescue operations, Avincis provides emergency services across Europe—and beyond. The company operates a fleet of 165 helicopters with a staff of 2,400 people at more than 180 bases across 10 countries.

The charity conducted 2,125 missions last year across Devon and neighboring counties in England, including 395 operations at night.

(OpenPR) – A new forecast from Verified Market Research projects that the global market for helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services will expand from a 2023 value of US$15.96 billion to US$26.05 billion in 2031.

The FAA report from a survey of general aviation (GA) and Part 135 operators contains information about fleet size, aircraft usage, flying conditions, fuel consumption, landing gear systems, and more.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is working with DJI Drones to support the transition of a new regulatory framework for drones that will follow official unmanned aircraft system geographic zones as part of EASA’s geo-awareness platform.

(Vertical magazine) – Summit Aviation has agreed to purchase Canadian helicopter operator Blackcomb’s air tour business. Summit plans to continue operating the fleet for utility, aerial filming, firefighting, and emergency response under the Blackcomb brand from its bases in Squamish and Whistler in British Columbia.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 55 – Stabilizers – Horizontal Stabilizer – Inspections, takes effect Jan. 26.

The VAI Community offers an exciting and easy way for VAI members to stay connected with the industry.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report indicates that a witness saw the helicopter strike a highline/slackline before the tail boom separated from the fuselage. Investigators found slackline webbing embedded in the vertical stabilizer. Four people died in the accident.