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This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA–Rotorcraft Flight Manual–Limitations and Normal Procedures Section–Amendment, takes effect Jul. 14.

In this issue: Congress passed a $12.5 billion funding bill for air traffic control modernization; Utah and Texas continue building education pathways for the future vertical aviation workforce; VAI Western US Regional Representative Chuck Street reports on his activities; and the challenges and opportunities surrounding advanced air mobility (AAM) in Chile, and the country’s potential […]

(San Antonio Report) – The Texas Anti-Gang Unit serving Bexar County will receive a $3 million state grant to purchase a helicopter.

(New York Post) – US Coast Guard and US Army helicopters assisted with efforts to save 165 people from Camp Mystic after flash flooding in central Texas.

The US National Agricultural Aviation Association is reminding agricultural pilots and staff members to watch for signs of medical issues related to elevated temperatures.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion.

Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) restrict airspace for safety and security, often due to events, disasters, or VIP travel. Pilots can avoid TFR violations by checking NOTAMs, using flight planning tools, and staying aware of activities in the local area.

While helicopter operations are complex by nature and typically offer limited margins for error, the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has identified safety resources that can help avoid hazardous outcomes, notes a recent FAA Safety Briefing.

(Vertical magazine) – Helicopter rescues on Mount Everest are being linked to a decline in climber deaths in 2025, after a season that saw hundreds attempt to reach the summit of the Himalayan peak.

(EIN Presswire) – The nonprofit organization’s executive committee for 2025–2026 includes leaders from Bell Textron, Boeing Vertical Lift, and Honeywell.