VAI Spotlight on Safety: How to Safely Approach and Depart a Helicopter Not even the most seasoned professionals can afford to be careless around a running helicopter. In this Spotlight on Safety,… Continue reading →
Opinion: Real IFR training starts in real weather (USHST) – As more helicopters gain IFR capabilities, training must extend beyond the classroom and into the clouds, argues Woody… Continue reading →
Thales chosen for Finland’s VTT U-space pilot Thales has been awarded a contract by Finland’s VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland) to provide the company’s advanced unmanned… Continue reading →
Joby expands production in California and Ohio, adds new aircraft Joby Aviation has announced the expansion of its site in Marina, California, which will double the electric air taxi company’s… Continue reading →
Hensoldt, Young Poong to localize flight data recorder production in South Korea Sensor solution provider Hensoldt and Young Poong Electronics (YPE) have formalized an agreement that will enable YPE to produce Hensoldt’s… Continue reading →
Metro Aviation announces new OCC manager Metro Aviation is proud to announce the promotion of Chad Laviolette to Operational Control Center (OCC) manager. Continue reading →
Switlik Survival Products promotes Sarah Switlik to president Switlik Survival Products has promoted Sarah Switlik, a fourth-generation family member and former COO, to president to lead operations and… Continue reading →
Opinion: Crewed–uncrewed teaming changes the game for the US Army (VIDEO) The US Army is advancing crewed–uncrewed teaming using Black Hawk helicopters, drones, and autonomous systems to enhance ISR (intelligence, surveillance,… Continue reading →
How the Tulalip Tribes are using a helicopter to restore a salmon river (The Seattle Times) – The Tulalip Tribes are building logjams in the Pilchuck River to accelerate its transition to the… 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 →
