A New York jury awarded a record $116 million to the family of the helicopter’s front-seat passenger, whose drowning death was predicted by a pilot months in advance.

Marty Luksts founded Select Helicopter Services in 2004. Two decades later, the successful family business is still driven by a passion for service and a commitment to quality.

The requirement comes via a new airworthiness directive, affecting specific part numbers for multiple Bell types, plus several restricted-category helicopters.

As the U.S. eVTOL sector approaches its target of launching operations by 2025, industry experts urge caution, drawing lessons from this summer’s 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

The new helicopter will perform public service missions and support emergency management.

U.S. Department of Transportation official says the final SFAR will be “quite responsive” to industry feedback

Over 100 air tour operators, safety experts, and pilots from across the United States convened for the inaugural Air Tour Safety Conference.

The 908th Operations Support Squadron held a Ready Airman Training exercise, Sept. 7, at Maxwell Air Force Base.

Vertical Aviation International (VAI) argues foundational airspace safety rules must be maintained in the beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) use of unmanned aircraft systems.

Join our team as they embark on an exciting journey through the southern USA, visiting airborne law enforcement operators during their inaugural Blades of Valor Road Tour! Over nine days, the team explored the vital roles these units play in ensuring public safety, from the Oxford Police Department’s innovative aviation unit in Alabama to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department's established air support.

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