Final FAA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B2 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Aug. 5, requires initial and repetitive non-extinguishing tests for engine flameout and… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus EC155 B and EC155 B1 The FAA is seeking comments by Aug. 18 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require replacement of the… Continue reading →
How do you rank safety? Chris Hill, VAI senior director of safety, explores what safety means in the context of other core priorities, including operational… Continue reading →
Milestone signs PBH support contract with Leonardo Under the agreement, operators of Milestone Aviation Group’s more than 100 Leonardo helicopters will receive power-by-the-hour (PBH) support from the… Continue reading →
Blueberry Aviation adds contracts VP The Monaco-based company has appointed Gwenola Robert as VP contracts. She was previously VP of contracts and administration for ATR. Continue reading →
ASU celebrates 30th anniversary Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) first introduced its night-vision imaging systems in 1995 to the air ambulance community in Asheville, North… Continue reading →
Boeing appoints new CEO for BDS division The company has appointed Stephen Parker as president and CEO of its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business unit. Continue reading →
FAA requests operator responses for 2024 General Aviation Survey The FAA is reminding aircraft owners and operators to complete the 2024 General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey. The… Continue reading →
PHMSA issues rule on pipeline inspections using drones The US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) direct final rule, “Pipeline Safety: Integration of Innovative… Continue reading →
ICYMI: VAI Webinars—UAS, BVLOS, and the Next Chapter of Vertical Aviation We brought together top commercial drone operators for our Jun. 26 VAI Webinar to discuss how Part 108, an FAA… Continue reading →
