Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3 and EC130 B4/T2 This FAA airworthiness directive, which takes effect Oct. 23, will update AD 2020-24-07. It retains the actions from the existing… Continue reading →
Rockwell Collins wins NATO command and control system contract The RTX subsidiary will provide its Electronic Warfare Planning and Battle Management platform for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Continue reading →
FAA issues RFP for eVTOL, AAM integration pilot program The FAA is inviting state, local, and territorial governments, in partnership with electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) and advanced… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Leonardo A119 and AW119 MkII This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 71 – Power Plant – Pneumatic Line – Check/Inspection/Replacement,… Continue reading →
Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Oct. 14 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Cantherm Distributors, Canada Provider of aircraft heaters and other ground power and air equipment also distributes a wide variety of portable products. Read… Continue reading →
VAI Webinar, Sep. 24: From Risk to Resilience – Navigating the Aviation Insurance Landscape At our next VAI Webinar on Wednesday, Sep. 24, a panel of aviation insurance experts will share 10 key actions… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 series, EC635 T2+, and certain BK 117 models This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to the EC135 P1, P2/P2+, P3, T1, T2/T2+, T3, EC635 T2+, and Airbus/MBB… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS 332L2 and EC225 LP This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Oct. 21, requires operators to replace certain attachment bolts on the main-gearbox… Continue reading →
Ascent AeroSystems names new president The Massachusetts-based company has promoted Paul Fermo to the role, effective Oct. 1. He was previously VP of business development. Continue reading →