Proposed FAA AD: Airbus AS 332L2 and EC225 LP The FAA is accepting comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) through Oct. 3. It would supersede AD 2020-06-12. The… Continue reading →
Lockheed Martin delivers 5 Black Hawks to Philippines The Philippine Air Force will use the new Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawks for troop transport, disaster response, firefighting, humanitarian aid,… Continue reading →
How Air Methods keeps patients safe in inclement weather A new blog post from the air medical operator outlines its safety, communication, and operational protocols when weather conditions prevent… Continue reading →
US Army adopts MOSA strategy for Bell MV-75 The MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program will use a modular open systems approach (MOSA) that allows for fast, lower-cost… Continue reading →
VAI names François Lassale as president and CEO VAI announced the appointment of François Lassale to the role following a global search for a proven leader to guide… Continue reading →
Notice for VAI members: LIG Solutions is now Gallagher What members need to know about VAI insurance partner Gallagher’s new name, which takes effect today, Aug. 18. Continue reading →
Coptersafety gains European approvals for AW169 simulator The Finnish Civil Aviation Authority and the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority have issued Level D qualification for Coptersafety’s Leonardo… Continue reading →
LifeFlight wins pair of Australian Aviation awards The operator received the Rotary Wing Business of the Year and Emergency Medical Services Business of the Year awards Aug.… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus EC130 B4 and EC130 T2 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Sep. 22, requires inspecting certain tail-rotor blades for fatigue cracks and replacing… Continue reading →
Joby air taxi conducts initial US airport-to-airport flight Joby Aviation completed the first flight of its electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi in FAA-controlled airspace Aug. 13… Continue reading →
