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(AIN) – Advanced air mobility (AAM) companies should take an objective, data-backed approach to developing and operating batteries for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, according to London, England–based About:Energy.

(KAKE) – The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a Jul. 5 accident involving a homebuilt helicopter that was reportedly experiencing engine issues before crashing near Andale.

(Japan News) – An accident investigation panel from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) is citing lack of coordination between commanding officers as a factor that led to the Apr. 20, 2024, midair collision of two MSDF SH-60K patrol helicopters during a night training exercise.

(Bulgarian News Agency) – Bulgaria Heli Med Services completed its first mountain rescue mission Jul. 7 on the Botev Peak in the Balkan Mountains, airlifting an injured hiker.

(Weather.com) – A California National Guard helicopter crew rescued an injured firefighter who became trapped in the Sierra National Forest while battling the Basin Fire.

(KEYT) – A helicopter crew from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) transported an injured hiker Jul. 7 from the Tunnel Trail to a local hospital.

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has released its July 2024 safety report, which covers various metrics, including average accident rates and average fatal-accident rates for the past five years.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62–Main Rotor–Rotating Swashplate Yokes–Inspection, becomes effective Jul. 16, 2024.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 65–Tail Rotor Drive–Tail Rotor Drive Fan Wheel and Second Stage Impeller–Inspection/Replacement/Re-identification, takes effect Jul. 17, 2024.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released a July 2024 update of its Easy Access Rules for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection.