Smith Myers adds contracts in United States, Europe, and Asia The company provided a series of updates on new alliances across the globe during last week’s Paris Air Show. Continue reading →
Norwegian Air Ambulance orders pair of Airbus H145s Airbus has signed a framework agreement with Norwegian Air Ambulance for up to eight H145s, including two firm orders. Continue reading →
Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo to study NH90 Block 2 for NATO The OEMs will collaborate on an NH90 Block 2 architecture study in response to a request from the North Atlantic… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS 332L1 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 25, requires updating the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance… Continue reading →
Coulson Aviation to provide nighttime firefighting support for BCWS Coulson Aviation Canada has obtained a 70-day contract to deploy a night-vision goggles–equipped Sikorsky S-61 helitanker for the British Columbia… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3, EC130 B4, and EC130 T2 The FAA is seeking comments by Aug. 4 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would supersede AD 2020-24-07. The… Continue reading →
VAI-led coalition defeats New York State ‘noise tax’ on helicopter operations Due to the efforts of a coalition of stakeholders led by the VAI Government Affairs team, the New York State… Continue reading →
USHST cochair meets with Brazilian Helicopter Safety Team Chris Baur, United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) cochair, recently met with Reynaldo Ribeiro, president of the Brazilian Helicopter Safety… Continue reading →
Concorde Battery adds sales manager for Central US The company has appointed Matt Fullerton, a pilot and A&P mechanic, as technical sales manager for the Central United States. Continue reading →
USHST releases safety report for June 2025 The June 2025 safety report from the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is now available. The report covers various… Continue reading →
