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Ascent Helicopters will provide air ambulance services for the British Columbia Emergency Health Services using the Leonardo AW169s under a Babcock leasing agreement with LCI.

The new framework for helicopter leasing, finance, and operations from Libra Group subsidiary LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing (SMFL) has received the top rating from the Japan Credit Rating Agency.

The company installed a second printed circuit-board assembly line and plans to add a third one in 2025 at its facilities in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Textron subsidiary Able Aerospace Services has received the FAA’s go-ahead for its new safety management system (SMS) implementation plan to support aircraft and component maintenance.

The Menominee, Michigan–based manufacturer is reflecting on the international event that took place Nov. 4–7 and looking forward to EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Sensor provider Hensoldt’s OPTARION mission support system integrated NH90 and EC665 Tiger helicopters during the multinational Timber Express 2024 military exercise in Germany.

The final rule, which includes amendments to the FAA’s new Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for powered-lift aircraft to establish pilot certification and operational requirements, becomes effective Jan. 21, 2025.

Experts gather in Boise, Idaho, to discuss topics relevant to specific industry sectors.

The recently issued Special Federal Aviation Regulation outlines the qualifications, training, and operational requirements for pilots and instructors operating powered-lift aircraft. To learn how this rule could affect you, see the story inside.

For the first time in over 80 years, the FAA has created a new aircraft category—powered-lift (PL). The SFAR defines the new category and provides a roadmap for integrating PL into the US National Airspace System. The VAI Debrief summarizes the SFAR, helping members understand what it means for them.