Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N2/N3, EC155 B/B1, and SA 365 N/N1 The FAA is seeking comments by May 30 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting the tightening… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus EC120B, EC130 B4, and EC130 T2 The FAA is seeking comments by May 30 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting for the… Continue reading →
Accident Recovery: Split-second save (POWER UP magazine) – A helicopter pilot’s experience and skill enable him to counter low‑altitude downdrafts, preventing a more serious… Continue reading →
Chinooks make South Korea firefighting debut (POWER UP magazine) – Forests cover more than 60% of South Korea and wildfires there in recent years have become… Continue reading →
FAA tests Recoil Aerospace UH-60 fire suppression tank The Kentucky-based company has completed FAA flight testing toward approval of its internal aerial fire suppression system tank for the… Continue reading →
Airbus highlights role of H145 with DRF Luftrettung The OEM has published a feature about the German helicopter air ambulance operator, which recently took delivery of its 40th… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2 This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 05–Time Limits/Maintenance Checks–Airworthiness Limitations Section–Amendment, becomes effective Apr. 24,… Continue reading →
HealthNet, Air Methods plan H135 upgrade in West Virginia A new Airbus H135 will replace an existing EC130 in December 2025 at the HealthNet Aeromedical Services/Air Methods base in… Continue reading →
Bell announces 1st purchase agreement for Subaru Bell 412EPX for commercial operations in Europe Austrian air carrier Kitz-Air GmbH signed the agreement for the aircraft, which will be used for aerial work, transport flights,… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus H160-B helicopters The FAA is seeking comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by May 27, 2025. It will supersede AD 2024-26-01, issued… Continue reading →
