Airbus highlights NH90 service in Spanish military The OEM has published a feature about how the NH90 has entered service with all three branches of the Spanish… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/ MBB BK 117 C-2, D-2, and D-3 The FAA is accepting comments through Oct. 20 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD). It would require inspecting for damaged… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: MD Helicopters 369 series, 500N, and 600N This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Oct. 10, requires repetitive inspections of certain tail-rotor pedal support brackets for… Continue reading →
US Army deploys BAE Systems radios for helicopter fleet The US Army is equipping select helicopters with the AN/ARC-231A multimode aviation radio set from BAE Systems. Continue reading →
Thales pilot highlights flight demo helicopter (VIDEO) (Breaking Defense) – Helicopter pilot Ryan Walters provides details about the helicopter demonstrator that Thales uses to evaluate electronic equipment… Continue reading →
Report: Slow, steady growth for helicopter industry through 2034 (Helicopter Investor) – A new market forecast from Cirium predicts the delivery of 7,500 new civil turbine helicopters valued at… Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: Apply for a 2026 scholarship VAI members can apply for a 2026 scholarship through Nov. 14, 2025. Scholarships are available for aviation maintenance, commercial helicopter… Continue reading →
Sikorsky, CAL FIRE to advance autonomous firefighting The Lockheed Martin company has secured a five-year contract from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)… Continue reading →
Texas DPS crew airlifts hiker from canyon (VIDEO) (KVII) – A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter crew assisted ground rescue teams with hoisting a hiker suffering… Continue reading →
How to keep helicopter technicians safe from falls (Vertical magazine) – Organizations can avoid rotorcraft maintenance technician accidents and injuries with the use of fall-protection equipment. Continue reading →
