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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is requesting feedback by Feb. 20 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 05 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment.

The FAA is accepting comments through Mar. 12 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require modifying and reidentifying a certain affected MS18027 type hook or replacing it with a serviceable part. This proposed AD would also prohibit installing an affected part on any helicopter without first meeting certain requirements.

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) report covers various metrics, including average accident rates and average fatal-accident rates for the past five years.

The FAA is accepting comments through Feb. 23 on revisions to the flight restrictions over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) that would reduce the potential for midair collisions involving helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft traffic. The revisions will fully implement a recommendation from the US National Transportation Safety Board. The interim final rule takes effect today, Jan. 23.

VAI joins the coalition of aviation stakeholders to encourage members of the US Congress to pass the FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, which includes an increased investment in US air traffic control modernization and legislation and prevents the FAA from closing during future US government shutdowns.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation has published a guide for public airports in the state that are seeking to introduce electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and drones into their operations.

(WSAV) – The Chinook crew made an emergency landing on the campus of Georgia Southern University Jan. 22 in Armstrong, according to a social media post from a university spokesperson.

(Vertical magazine) – From firefighting to air medical and search-and-rescue operations, Avincis provides emergency services across Europe—and beyond. The company operates a fleet of 165 helicopters with a staff of 2,400 people at more than 180 bases across 10 countries.

The charity conducted 2,125 missions last year across Devon and neighboring counties in England, including 395 operations at night.

(OpenPR) – A new forecast from Verified Market Research projects that the global market for helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services will expand from a 2023 value of US$15.96 billion to US$26.05 billion in 2031.