FAA proposes special conditions for Skyryse FCS on R66 The FAA has issued a special conditions proposal for the Robinson R66 that includes the Skyryse four-axis fly-by-wire flight control… Continue reading →
Kopter provides AW09 certification update The Leonardo subsidiary has completed flight testing on its fourth and fifth prototypes and introduced the first production aircraft into… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4 and EC130 T2 The FAA is requesting comments by Jan. 5, 2026, on this airworthiness directive (AD), which would require replacement of the… Continue reading →
Offshore Helicopter Services UK orders 2 AW139s (RotorHub) – Leonardo plans to deliver the offshore-configured AW139s to the United Kingdom–based operator in 2026. Continue reading →
Reiser, NLR to train RNLAF helicopter crews Reiser Simulation and Training and the Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) will provide Airbus H225M training for Royal Netherlands Air Force… Continue reading →
Education, safety take center stage at EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025 Career Day was among the Nov. 19 highlights at the Koelnmesse exhibition center in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Continue reading →
VAI joins coalition backing legislation to protect FAA in future US government shutdowns The Modern Skies Coalition released a statement of support Nov. 19 for proposed US House of Representatives bills that would… Continue reading →
Legislators introduce bill to protect ATC system in future US government shutdowns Leaders of the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee have introduced bipartisan legislation that would ensure that air traffic controllers… Continue reading →
Carson to serve as ranking member of aviation subcommittee US Rep. André Carson (D-Ind.-07) announced Nov. 19 his selection as the top Democrat to serve as ranking member of… Continue reading →
Helicopter crew airlifts injured hiker in Arizona (VIDEO) (Unofficial Networks) – A Pinal County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crew hoisted the hiker from a mountain trail Nov. 14 in… Continue reading →
