Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 series and EC635 T2+ This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 17, requires a visual inspection of the ball pivot, a fluorescent… Continue reading →
CopterSafety orders H175, H145 D3 simulators from Reiser Reiser Simulation and Training has obtained an order for two new Level D full flight simulators from CopterSafety. The Airbus… Continue reading →
Airbus, Parry Labs to enhance mission suite for USMC MQ-72C (Naval Technology) – Airbus US Space & Defense and Parry Labs will partner to advance the mission capabilities of the… Continue reading →
Which helicopters have the longest range and how far can they fly? (SlashGear) – The commercial Airbus H225 can fly around 610 nm while the military Leonardo AW101 can cover 810 nm. Continue reading →
Aerosolutions, Bluenest place order for 50 Eve eVTOL aircraft Aerosolutions and Bluenest by Globalvia have signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 50 Eve Air Mobility electric… Continue reading →
McDermott Aviation named finalist for Australian awards The company is a finalist in the Aerial Services Business of the Year and Training and Mentorship Program of the… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo AW169 The FAA is seeking comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) through Aug. 15. It would supersede AD 2024-09-02, issued… Continue reading →
Helicopter tips on side while hovering in Switzerland (SWI) – According to local police, an agricultural transport helicopter turned sideways before going down on the Oberaletsch Glacier Jun.… Continue reading →
ATSB final report: Robinson R66, Hawks Nest, New South Wales, Oct. 26, 2023 The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has determined that the helicopter rapidly entered a low‑g condition due to turbulence and… Continue reading →
NAAA reminds ag pilots to avoid high winds when spraying The US National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Fly Safe campaign is cautioning agricultural pilots to avoid spraying pesticides above the… Continue reading →