Airbus appoints new CEO for helicopters division The OEM has named Matthieu Louvot CEO of Airbus Helicopters, effective Apr. 1. He is currently executive VP of strategy.… Continue reading →
JETNET promotes Josh Baird to president and COO Baird was previously COO for the Utica, New York–based company. He will continue to report to CEO Derek Swaim. Continue reading →
LifeFlight crew winches hikers in separate incidents on same day A LifeFlight Australia crew based in Toowoomba, Queensland, airlifted two injured hikers in separate rescues Jan. 11 from the Scenic… Continue reading →
Apollo MedFlight achieves Level 3 SMS The Texas-based air medical operator has obtained Level 3 Safety Management System (SMS) verification through the WYVERN Flight Leader program. Continue reading →
FAA proposes new standards requiring radio altimeter upgrades, replacement VAI is focusing on operational continuity and costs for the proposed rule in its work with the FAA and US… Continue reading →
M1, partners advance in US Army’s Flight School Next program The US Army has selected a partnership consisting of M1 Support Services, Robinson Helicopter Co., General Dynamics Information Technology, Quantum… Continue reading →
Emergency 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 →
Proposed EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2 The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Feb. 6 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA… Continue reading →
Airbus Helicopters issues service bulletin for H160 The OEM released an emergency alert service bulletin following a Jan. 2 H160 cruise flight in Brazil where the pilots… Continue reading →
Leonardo DRS appoints new COO The Arlington, Virginia–based Leonardo subsidiary has promoted Sally Wallace to executive VP and COO. She previously served as executive VP… Continue reading →
