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Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:29 PM PDT
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Vertical Mag
Helicopter OEMs Unveil Technology Demonstrators Shaping Tomorrow’s Rotorcraft
By Vertical Mag: How helicopter OEMs are guiding the future with technology demonstrators We check in with the large airframe OEMs to find out what technology demonstrators they’ve got in development, and how they may influence the rotorcraft of tomorrow.
Reuters
• David Shepardson
US Democratic senators propose sweeping air safety reforms after fatal collision
By Reuters: A group of seven Democratic senators on Thursday introduced sweeping air safety legislation after a fatal collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in January near Reagan Washington National Airport killed 67 people.
Skift
• Meghna Maharishi
Reagan National Airport to Close for Army Parade
By Skift: The parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to shut down Reagan National for several hours.
ktla.com
• Jesse Gill
Spirit Airlines flight evacuated in Detroit after bomb threat scare
By ktla.com: Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles were forced to evacuate Thursday morning after a bomb threat was reported at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
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AINonline
• Matt Thurber
Pinnacle Aviation Acquires Aviation One to Expand Maintenance Services in U.S. Southwest
By AINonline: Purchase enables company to offer retail aircraft maintenance services in U.S. Southwest.
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
NTSB Report: Maintenance Issues Likely Caused American Airlines 737 Engine Fire
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Potential maintenance issues could have been the root cause of a serious incident onboard an American Airlines Boeing 737 at Denver International Airport in March, which saw dozens of passengers trapped on the wings of the plane as smoke swirled around them.
GlobalAir.com
• Josh Coffman
FAA explains updates to MedXPress site for pilot medicals
By GlobalAir.com: In an email obtained by GlobalAir.com, Dr. Susan Northrup addressed 13 groups that represent pilots, aircraft owners and other industry stakeholders on the changes.
