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Coalition urges FAA action to reduce low-altitude helicopter/aircraft strike risk from slacklines in navigable airspace

Aviation industry coalition led by VAI is asking the FAA to review and address slackline hazards in navigable airspace. The request targets the risk of low-altitude aircraft striking slackline obstructions, underscoring how wire-and-obstacle threats remain a central concern for rotorcraft operations.

2026-05-05T08:47:39.436853-07:00

Vertical Mag

ATSB flags situational awareness and misunderstanding in helicopter–firebombing close encounter over Victoria

2026-05-05T06:34:44.723584-07:00

Vertical Mag

Rotortrade sees strong rotorcraft growth ahead across APAC and MEA

2026-05-05T06:34:45.744256-07:00

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Skyportz Australia debuts Aeroberm™ modular vertipad patent at VFS Forum 82

2026-05-05T01:45:50.971659-07:00

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Coalition urges FAA action to reduce low-altitude helicopter/aircraft strike risk from slacklines in navigable airspace Aviation industry coalition led by VAI is asking the FAA to review and address slackline hazards in navigable airspace. The request targets the risk of low-altitude aircraft striking slackline obstructions, underscoring how wire-and-obstacle threats remain a central concern for rotorcraft operations.

2026-05-05T08:47:39.436853-07:00

Coalition urges FAA action to reduce low-altitude helicopter/aircraft strike risk from slacklines in navigable airspace

Vertical Mag

Rotortrade sees strong rotorcraft growth ahead across APAC and MEA Rotortrade reports strong growth in its helicopter-related activities across APAC and MEA going into 2025 and beyond, signaling expanding demand for rotorcraft ownership and support across both emerging and established markets. The update builds on recent Rotortrade-led type introductions and a market view of tightening supply versus demand.

2026-05-05T06:34:45.744256-07:00

Rotortrade sees strong rotorcraft growth ahead across APAC and MEA

Vertical Mag

ATSB flags situational awareness and misunderstanding in helicopter–firebombing close encounter over Victoria The ATSB report examines a loss-of-separation incident over Victoria involving a helicopter and a firebombing aircraft, attributing the event to misunderstanding and inadequate situational awareness. The findings point to breakdowns in how crews perceived and managed the fireground airspace during the encounter.

2026-05-05T06:34:44.723584-07:00

ATSB flags situational awareness and misunderstanding in helicopter–firebombing close encounter over Victoria

Vertical Mag

Sikorsky reports near-30 hours of UH-60M Black Hawk ITEP test flying with GE T901 engines Sikorsky says U.S. Army and industry test pilots have now accumulated nearly 30 flight-test hours using next-generation GE T901 engines on the UH-60M Black Hawk under the ITEP effort. The update reflects continued progress in validating the engine integration on the program’s test aircraft.

2026-05-05T05:54:49.744687-07:00

Sikorsky reports near-30 hours of UH-60M Black Hawk ITEP test flying with GE T901 engines

DefenseNews.com

USAF launches “full and open” competition to replace entire UH-1N Huey fleet The U.S. Air Force says it will run a “full and open” competition to replace the entire UH-1N Huey helicopter fleet. The move signals a wholesale recapitalization effort and sets the framework for follow-on rotorcraft selection and sustainment planning.

2026-05-05T04:24:02.581442-07:00

USAF launches “full and open” competition to replace entire UH-1N Huey fleet

AINonline

Skyportz Australia debuts Aeroberm™ modular vertipad patent at VFS Forum 82 Skyportz Australia says it has launched Aeroberm™, a patented modular vertipad system, in a simultaneous global debut at Vertical Flight Society Forum 82 in West Palm Beach and Rotortech 2026 on the Gold Coast. The announcement positions Aeroberm for commercial vertiport rollout discussions.

2026-05-05T01:45:50.971659-07:00

Skyportz Australia debuts Aeroberm™ modular vertipad patent at VFS Forum 82

Vertical Mag

CapMan Infra buys majority stake in HeliAir Sweden to expand Nordic helicopter services CapMan Infra is acquiring a majority stake in HeliAir Sweden, strengthening its footprint in Nordic helicopter operations. The deal signals continued consolidation and investor interest in regional rotorcraft services, pairing capital backing with an expanded platform for helicopter support in the region.

2026-05-04T12:13:55.404351-07:00

CapMan Infra buys majority stake in HeliAir Sweden to expand Nordic helicopter services

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U.S. helicopters clear defended corridor through Strait of Hormuz; MH-60S and AH-64 Apaches sink six Iranian small boats U.S. forces used MH-60S Sea Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters to sink six Iranian small attack boats while clearing a defended path for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as Adm. Brad Cooper said Iran sought to interfere with the operation. The same day included U.S. missile and drone engagements during the escort effort.

2026-05-04T11:12:13.238067-07:00

U.S. helicopters clear defended corridor through Strait of Hormuz; MH-60S and AH-64 Apaches sink six Iranian small boats

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Coalition urges FAA action to reduce low-altitude helicopter/aircraft strike risk from slacklines in navigable airspace

ATSB flags situational awareness and misunderstanding in helicopter–firebombing close encounter over Victoria

Rotortrade sees strong rotorcraft growth ahead across APAC and MEA

Skyportz Australia debuts Aeroberm™ modular vertipad patent at VFS Forum 82

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