Sabine Pilots demo new hoisting technique (VIDEO) (KBMT) – The organization demonstrated a new way to help their pilots climb aboard ships Sep. 23 in Port Neches,… Continue reading →
Chinese eVTOL aircraft start-ups gain momentum (AIN) – As China’s government charts its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), the country’s advanced air mobility companies closed the summer… Continue reading →
StarFlight to add trio of Airbus H145s in Tasmania StarFlight Australia will use the three helicopters for emergency response and law enforcement missions across Tasmania starting in late 2027. Continue reading →
Duffy notes progress with drones, AAM in ICAO speech US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized safety and security in drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) operations during his remarks… Continue reading →
PLANA preorders 20 VONAER hybrid eVTOL aircraft (Dronelife) – PLANA US signed a letter of intent Sep. 22 for 20 hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)… Continue reading →
US Coast Guard purchases T700 engines for MH-60 fleet The military service placed a $14.3 million order for 13 General Electric T700 engines for its fleet of Sikorsky MH-60… Continue reading →
Helicopter crew saves mother, baby in Italy (VIDEO) (AP) – A Vigili del Fuoco helicopter crew hoisted the pair following flooding and mudslides Sep. 22 in Meda, Lombardy. Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117 D-3 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Oct. 29, requires a revision to the existing rotorcraft flight manual to… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Leonardo AW189 The FAA is accepting comments through Nov. 10 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Oct. 9. The AD… Continue reading →
Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA 365 and AS365 The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Oct. 21 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA… Continue reading →
