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VAI is focusing on operational continuity and costs for the proposed rule in its work with the FAA and US government agencies, as well as industry standards bodies and coalitions. The rule, Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems, would amend Part 91 and add new provisions under Parts 121 and 129, effectively making US airspace operations conditional on the use of compliant radio altimeter systems.

The US Army has selected a partnership consisting of M1 Support Services, Robinson Helicopter Co., General Dynamics Information Technology, Quantum Helicopters, and the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation for Phase II of the competition to train the next generation of initial-entry rotary-wing student pilots.

(Austin American-Statesman) – A helicopter and four crew members will support the Texas Children’s Hospital location in Austin from their base at Georgetown Executive Airport (KGTU).

(Military.com) – Helicopter pilots from the US Coast Guard (USCG) provide thoughts about Hollywood portrayals of rescue missions, including in Bad Boys II, Everest, The Guardian, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The Perfect Storm, and San Andreas.

(Unofficial Networks) – The Åre ski resort in Jämtland uses a helicopter with a log attached via longline to clear ice from tramway cables.

(La Voz) – A helicopter crew assisted ground teams with transporting an injured person Jan. 8 from La Cocina Beach in Teguise.

Fatigue is one of the most dangerous risks in aviation because it hides in plain sight. The volunteer-driven US Helicopter Safety Team’s fatigue initiative develops, delivers, and advocates for practical safety resources to strengthen culture and improve performance across the rotorcraft community.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Main Rotor Pitch Rod End Bearings – Replacement, takes effect Jan. 12.

The industry-led FAA-supported Drone Safety Team identifies and addresses safety risks associated with US drone operations.

The companies will invest $200 million to establish a facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to produce and provide aftermarket services for Elroy Air’s Chaparral, an autonomous hybrid–electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) cargo aircraft.