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The Rotor Pro September-October 2024 European Rotors issue is here. Read it now!! https://buff.ly/4f2Uirw INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Rotex Helicopter in the Swiss Alps + VIDEO | Armenian Helicopters | What is AI's Future in Rotorcraft | HMH 772 Hustlers: USMC's Reserve Heavy Lifters | Executive Watch: John Boag, CEO, Avincis | Meet a Rotor Pro: Claude Vuichard | My 2 Cents Worth | Safety Sitrep | Uncrewed Update | Mil2Civ Transition | Maintenance Minute | Rotorcraft Checkride Thanks for reading, and don't forget . . . keep your head on a swivel out there! Lyn Burks Editor In Chief, Rotor Pro

Robinson R22 Beta Crash at Pearland Regional Airport, Texas – October 27, 2024 On October 27, 2024, at approximately 8:35 AM local time, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter (N7521Z), operated by Veracity Aviation LLC, was severely damaged in an accident at Pearland Regional Airport (KLVJ) near Houston, Texas. The helicopter lost control shortly after takeoff from the Veracity Aviation ramp, leading to a collision with a parked aircraft. The pilot, who was the only person on board, sustained serious injuries. Investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Video Source: Reddit

Mark Tyler's Maintenance Minute Blog Post As I sat at my desk on 27 August contemplating what to write for this month’s article, I received news that two Delta Airline mechanics had died, and one mechanic was severely injured in the shop when a tire exploded. What a tragic accident and my heart goes out to their families and to the Delta family. This accident hit close to home and it got me thinking about how dangerous the career field we have chosen can be at times.

Rotex Helicopter is the only operator of the K-Max helicopter in Europe. The company specializes in external loads, has about 60 employees, more than 50,000 flight hours, and boasts 550 tons of daily capacity per aircraft.

RANDY ROWLES' BLOG POST: The Impact of AI in Helicopter Aviation The aviation industry has consistently been a beacon of technological innovation that leads to greater safety, efficiency, and capabilities in air travel. Helicopter aviation, a crucial branch of this industry, is now experiencing a profound transformation thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). From predictive maintenance to autonomous navigation, AI is revolutionizing operations in ways that would have been considered science fiction only a decade ago.

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Rotex Helicopter AG – K-MAXs in the Swiss Alps Rotex Helicopter is a true success story since 1997. Strong from flying about 30,000 missions, the operator is the only provider of K-Max service in Europe. The company that specializes in external loads has about 60 employees, more than 50,000 flight hours, and boasts 550 tons of daily capacity per aircraft. With a fleet of three helicopters, the company, based in Kägiswil City, Switzerland, serves throughout Europe. READ FULL ARTICLE:

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