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(VAI Daily) – The industry experienced the lowest number of fatal accidents and the lowest rate of fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours in 25 years.

Safran Electrical & Power will provide the engine for the start-up’s ATEA hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) prototype.

(VAI Daily) – The R66 NxG offers new technology and standard safety equipment, including an impact-resistant windshield and a two-axis Garmin GFC 600 autopilot standard in a smaller, “more glass” instrument panel. Robinson is at Booth #8234 during this week’s VERTICON 2025.

(VAI Daily) – The manufacturer expects to begin deliveries of the new helicopter in the third quarter of this year. The 480B Elite features new exterior paint and interior schemes and upgraded avionics and air-conditioning.

(CBS News) – A sightseeing helicopter pilot reported mechanical issues before landing Mar. 10 at the Jackson Park Golf Course, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

(UPI) – According to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), two UMMC crew members and a Med-Trans pilot died as a result of the Mar. 10 accident in Madison County.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Monday, Apr. 7, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 26–Fire Protection–Starter Generator Air Ducts–Modification.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has canceled airworthiness directive (AD) 2024-0207R1, ATA 72–Engine–Gas Generator First Stage High Pressure Turbine Blades–Replacement. EASA issued the AD on Dec. 11, 2024.

The Airbus H145 Level B full flight simulator is scheduled for installation in 2027 at Air Corporate’s facilities in Verona, Italy.