Report: Inventory restraints shift dynamics in North America Rotortrade’s North America Helicopter Market Report 2025 notes that inventory scarcity has become a defining constraint, leading operators toward preowned… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117 D-3 The FAA is accepting comments through Mar. 16 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which requires initial and repetitive inspections of… Continue reading →
Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS365, and EC155 The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Feb. 26 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA… Continue reading →
US Air Force adds 4 Boeing MH-139As to order The addition increases the number to 38 MH-139A Grey Wolfs under contract with the US Air Force. Continue reading →
Flightstar, Rainbow Helicopters join Aviation Safety Action Program Illinois-based fixed-base operator Flightstar and Hawaii tour operator Rainbow Helicopters have joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation safety management program. Continue reading →
FAASTeam webinar highlights USHST Peer Pilot Program (AIN) – Leaders from the US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) outlined the structure and goals of its new Peer Pilot… Continue reading →
François’ Aviation Reflections: VAI’s Flight Plan (VIDEO) Watch VAI President and CEO François Lassale’s January message to learn about where the association is heading this year, including… Continue reading →
QAI Aviation gains FAA approval for EC135 IFR modification The Pennsylvania-based company has obtained an FAA supplemental type certificate to install its single-pilot IFR cockpit upgrade on the Airbus… Continue reading →
TriState CareFlight conducts mass casualty response training The Air Methods operator joined members of the Yuma (Arizona) Fire Department and first responders in the region for mass… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Main Rotor Pitch Rod… Continue reading →
