Proposed FAA NPRM – Mechanic certification: Inspection rating and recent experience requirements The FAA proposes to amend the regulations for certificated mechanics by replacing the inspection authorization with an inspection rating on… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: MD Helicopters, certain Model 369, MD 500 helicopters The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain MD Helicopters Model 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H,… Continue reading →
UAE’s LODD Autonomous starts certification program of Hili hybrid cargo aircraft (Urban Air Mobility) – The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) cargo aircraft maker has begun the process to certify… Continue reading →
FAA 48th annual GA Survey enters final stretch for collecting 2025 data The FAA’s 48th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey), reporting on calendar year 2025, is still… Continue reading →
Honeywell Aerospace completes spin-off from Honeywell Technologies The move, effective Jun. 29, establishes Honeywell Aerospace as an independent, publicly traded company in the aerospace and defense industry. Continue reading →
Reiser, Varjo highlight XR simulation at training event Reiser Simulation and Training and Varjo hosted an “Experience Day” Jun. 24 in Berg, Germany, showcasing high-fidelity extended-reality (XR) simulation… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH, various Model EC135 and EC635 helicopters The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 P1, EC135… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted… Continue reading →
Send in your nominations for 2027 Salute to Excellence Awards We are now accepting nominations for our annual awards program. You do not need to be a VAI member to… Continue reading →
HeliOps profiles VAI’s own François Lassale (HeliOps magazine) – HeliOps sits down with VAI President and CEO François Lassale to chat about the association’s evolution and… Continue reading →
