Vertical Aerospace, Bristow partner on eVTOL ops platform The companies will develop a scalable operations platform for the Vertical Aerospace VX4 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft… Continue reading →
Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117 The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Jul. 10 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA… Continue reading →
Ascendance, Airbus partner on hybrid-electric technology The French company has agreed to work with Airbus to develop hybrid-electric propulsion technology for aircraft. Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: Cirro by AirSuite operations and SMS VAI has partnered with Cirro by AirSuite to provide our members with unparalleled access to an advanced safety management system… Continue reading →
Safran to equip Eve eVTOL with distress beacons Eve Urban Air Mobility has chosen Safran Electronics & Defense Beacons to supply its Ultima-AF distress emergency locator transmitter for… Continue reading →
Airbus unveils modular crewed–uncrewed teaming system Ahead of the Paris Air Show next week, Airbus Helicopters unveiled HTeaming, a modular system enabling helicopter crews to control… Continue reading →
Ascendance, EXOES partner on hybrid-electric propulsion system At the 55th Paris Air Show next week, Ascendance will launch Sterna, a modular hybrid-electric propulsion system designed for efficient… Continue reading →
FAA SAIB: Aircraft fuel indicating systems This special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) advises rotorcraft design approval holders, rotorcraft external-load operators, and Flight Standards District Offices of… Continue reading →
VAI urges confirmation of Bryan Bedford as FAA administrator VAI urges the US Senate Commerce Committee, and the full US Senate, to advance the nomination of Bryan Bedford as… Continue reading →
Air Methods: 5 Tips for drone use around helicopters Drones near medical helicopters can cause dangerous delays, so unmanned aerial system operators must follow safety guidelines to protect lives,… Continue reading →
