Airbus begins H160M flight tests for French Armed Forces Airbus has started the flight-testing campaign for the H160M Guépard, a new variant for the French military’s joint light helicopter… Continue reading →
Robinson issues revised safety notices for R22, R44, and R66 Robinson has published updated safety notices for R66, R44, and R22 owners and operators on the topics of low-g pushovers,… Continue reading →
Blade Air Mobility schedules Q2 Earnings Call Blade Air Mobility will release Q2 2025 financial results on Tuesday, August 5, before market open. Continue reading →
Robinson, magniX to develop battery-electric R66 demonstrator The companies plan to conduct the first flight of the helicopter demonstrator, based on the Robinson R66 platform, in late… Continue reading →
FAA finalizes MOSAIC rule modernizing light-sport aircraft framework The rule, Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC), makes sweeping changes to the light-sport aircraft category and to sport pilot… Continue reading →
Rotortrade sells preowned Bell 429 to PT Whitesky Aviation The helicopter dealer has finalized the sale of a VIP-configured 2014 Bell 429 to the Indonesian operator. Continue reading →
FAA’s Rotorcraft Collective: Just say no (VIDEO) The most decisive word often missing from a pilot’s vocabulary is no. When no is the correct answer, it is… Continue reading →
VAI Board addresses leadership changes, CEO transition VAI’s board is navigating a period of transition following recent internal actions and leadership departures, according to an open letter… Continue reading →
USHST offers peer support to helicopter search-and-rescue crews The US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is offering mental health support through its Peer Pilot Program for helicopter pilots and… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus AS350 B2/B3, AS355 N/NP, and EC130 B4 The FAA is accepting comments through Sep. 5, 2025, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require a one-time… Continue reading →
