NPR has an update on the flooding in Alaska from Typhoon Halong. I wrote about the helicopter rescues there and elsewhere in a post on Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi... (DVIDS image)

Great pleasure presenting last Thursday on accommodating #hydrogen-powered electric VTOL (H2eVTOL) #aircraft techs at #vertiports to the @vtolsociety.bsky.social Arizona Chapter. Watch the recording here: buff.ly/l4OIvzB. 🚁 #aaminfra #aerospace #aviation #engineering #verticalflight #vtols

And the great @maxboot.bsky.social (also @cfr.org!) adds the most disheartening conclusion of all in @postopinions.bsky.social: the NSS “makes clear that, for the first time since Dec. 7, 1941, America no longer sees itself as the leader of the free world.”

More and more American and foreign researchers are leaving the US as the Administration makes draconian cuts to federal science & technology funding. @postopinions.bsky.social also highlights the threat to American #ScientificDominance that I wrote about on Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...

My latest article on @forbes.com: "Artificial Intelligence Engenders Human Stupidity." A recent aviation summit highlighted the benefits and pitfalls of using #AI in aviation and everyday life ... like the #AIslop we see online so much these days. www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...

Retired federal and state judges say President Trump’s attacks on the judiciary strain its integrity. They cite partisanship, antagonistic rhetoric from public officials and ambiguous decisions handed down by the Supreme Court.

Today and every day, give thanks for the lifesaving role of vertical flight. Millions of people around the world are here today because of the incredible capabilities of #helicopters, #rotorcraft and #VTOL #drones. 2025 was a busy year for helicopter rescues. Check out my latest article on Forbes.

The war will end when the Ukrainian army withdraws from Ukraine.

Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft and other #eVTOL aircraft like the AIR ONE: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-... Join VFS to learn more at #TVF2026 in January 2026! vtol.org/tvf2026

Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations. n.pr/4pk6IzW

Students know: ICE doesn't belong in our schools or our community.

Czech-based Zuri partners with Ambitious Air Mobility Group to accelerate development of Zuri’s hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft and uncrewed aerial systems for cargo, defense and regional passenger flights: zuri.com/news/zuri-aa... Vertical Flight Society welcomes Zuri as our newest corporate member!

At 17, Gary Tyler was sentenced to death by an all white jury for a crime he didn’t commit. He was released from prison at age 57, after spending 42 years behind bars. Wrongful convictions are a feature, not a bug, of the death penalty. We must end it once and for all. 

The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.

Breaking news: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she will resign from Congress as of Jan. 5, a surprise announcement that came days after a public spat between President Trump in which he lobbed public insults at his longtime ally.

President Trump's refusal to share the legal justification for his airstrikes on civilian boats at sea is shocking, but not unprecedented. For too long, both parties have looked the other way as presidents abuse their power and evade accountability.

"The U.S., which has benefited greatly from its ability to draw the best minds from across the globe over the past century, can ill afford to lose its academic sheen," the Editorial Board writes.

For 13 consecutive years, NASA has been named the best place to work in the federal government. But since the Trump administration took over and proposed deep budget cuts, there has been an exodus from the agency.

America is losing its #ScientificDominance. So many cuts to #NASA, #NSF and #DoD research and technology. Check out my article on this: www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...

The brain drain of American engineers, scientists and intellects accelerates as US federal policies drive them away.

More than 1 million U.S. workers have been laid off in 2025 so far, a level typically seen in recessions, according to new data.

The Trump administration told the Supreme Court that raising government revenue is not the purpose of the emergency tariffs that the president imposed this year on all imported goods.

At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security. n.pr/4nLufZr

Beta CEO Kyle Clark wants to run his public company like a private one theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent

It's not often when liberals like Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and conservatives like Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) agree on things, but they agree about tariffs. "Massive tariffs on close trading partners such as Brazil and Canada are ill-advised abuses of presidential power that will make Americans poorer."

Very insightful comments from the leader of the Catholic Church. Those who say that they had to vote from Trump because of their Catholic faith are selective in which part of their religions they decide to pay attention to. How about we all respect all life — past, present and future?

This opinion by @shadihamid.bsky.social puts a very fine point on something that I struggle with daily as a devout Christian. How can someone who has accepted Jesus as their Savior find these words acceptable? "I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them.” May the Lord forgive us all.

One of the biggest mistakes left-of-center pundits and influencers made was decamping to Bluesky. They made themselves irrelevant, shrunk their audiences, and dramatically lessened the positive impact they could have on our public debate at the precise time we needed it most.

@vanjones.bsky.social: "Violence like this should compel people in both parties to turn down the heat, seek common ground and look for off-ramps from the vitriol — as Kirk was doing with me, the day before he died."

My recent article about cuts to #NASA #Aeronautics, particularly the elimination of the Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology (#RVLT) project. There's still a chance to save America's civil #VTOL scientific research leadership if Congress approves NASA's full budget! www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...

Turkey already demonstrated the most effective response to Russian violations of NATO airspace 10 years ago: Warn them off, and if they ignore the warning, shoot them down. Do nothing and Russia will keep coming. Hit back and they back down. The choice is ours. #Article4 #Estonia

This policy is a baseless violation on the freedoms of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people. We’ve challenged President Trump’s attempt to restrict our passports before, and won — we’re not stopping now.

Freedom of expression is critical to the health of our democracy. ABC and Nexstar's decision to capitulate to the Trump administration's demands threaten our First Amendment rights.

The Aug. 28 Trump Executive Order states #NASA that is "determined to have as a primary function intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work." So it can no longer have a labor union. @nasawatch.bsky.social with the story: nasawatch.com/personnel-ne...

Shameful. Media companies like ABC and Nexstar must defend freedom of expression, not give in to President Trump.

When he's right, he's right.

Most Jewish Americans disapprove of the Trump administration withholding funds from colleges to address anti-Jewish sentiment, according to a new survey.

White House executive orders and legislation in many states have targeted the rights and protections of trans people. For some, that has meant increased financial worry.

The new #Vertiflite magazine is online! This issue features the US Army's Flight School Next #helicopter pilot training, along with stories about MagLev Aero, MightyFly and Sikorsky: vtol.org/news/septemb... Join the Vertical Flight Society for a free subscription! vtol.org/what-we-do/b...

The First Amendment is clear: Government officials cannot use their power to censor free speech.

For years, @kaine.senate.gov and I tried to raise the alarm – DCA was already at capacity and never needed additional flights. The most crowded runway in the country should have never had more flights pushed onto it by out-of-state lawmakers.

Happy 78th birthday to the U.S. Air Force! Thank you to the men and women of the Air Force for your service and sacrifice. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I will keep working to support our servicemembers and ensure the Air Force has the resources to defend America and our skies.

High-profile politicians and performers are criticizing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show as an attack on free speech. They are calling for the Trump administration and ABC to be held accountable.

The Trump administration can’t threaten to punish media organizations like ABC and the New York Times because they don't like what they have to say. The right to speak freely, protest peacefully, choose our own religious practice, and access a free press is foundational to our democracy.

Whether it's private television companies or nonprofit organizations, any government attempt to pressure an organization or individual to stop its speech because of its viewpoint violates the First Amendment — and the highest court in our nation agrees.

The Trump administration is villainizing and punishing those who dare to express anything but unequivocal support for its political views. Such censorship is profoundly harmful to a free society — but it can be stopped if we resist it together.

More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.

Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.

Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility #AAM news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #eVTOL aircraft and #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft #aviation including Vertical Aerospace wing-borne flights! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

I started writing commentaries for Forbes.com again. Here's are two recent ones: Cuts to #Army #Aviation scientists: www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi... Cuts to #NASA #Aeronautics research: www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi... @nasawatch.bsky.social #helicopter #VTOL #AAM #drone #eVTOL #UAS #UAV