Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117 D-3 This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD) would require operators to revise the existing rotorcraft flight manual, as specified in a… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4 and EC130 T2 The FAA is seeking comments through Jun. 23 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting the tension-torsion… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 and EC635 This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67–Rotors Flight Control–Ball Bearing Control System–Inspection, takes effect May… Continue reading →
FSI to expand training center at Farnborough Airport FlightSafety International (FSI) has announced plans to expand its training center at Farnborough Airport (EGLF) in Hampshire, England. The new… Continue reading →
Joby Aviation reports certification progress, appoints new CFO Joby provided an update on FAA certification of its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft as part of its first-quarter… Continue reading →
Precision selects Cirro flight ops, safety management system McMinnville, Oregon–based Precision is using AirSuite’s Cirro flight operations and safety management system (SMS) after the companies held discussions in… Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: Scholarship program VAI offers member scholarships for aviation maintenance, commercial helicopter pilot ratings, and pilot safety. The application process for 2026 scholarships… Continue reading →
Rotortrade delivers AS350 B3e to Iceland’s Nordurflug The Icelandic operator began using the formerly private Airbus helicopter for tourism and heli-skiing services in April. Continue reading →
Avion Manufacturing bolsters US Army helicopter operations Avion Manufacturing has delivered its 500th rotor balancing system to the US Army and launched its next-generation Universal Static Balance… Continue reading →
Airbus Helicopters pilot details H140 certification program (VIDEO) Airbus has published a Q&A with Volker Bau, chief test pilot for Airbus Helicopters in Germany, who shares an inside… Continue reading →
