The commercial ticket myth: A helicopter pilot runs into FAA regs The latest edition of the US Helicopter Safety Team newsletter includes a story about a Texas helicopter pilot who offered… Continue reading →
Coulson Aviation adds VP of design to aerial firefighting team Brent Misura has joined the Canadian company to support the design, certification, and manufacturing of aerial firefighting tank systems. Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters The FAA is seeking comments by Mar. 24, 2025, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require an inspection… Continue reading →
Vertical Aerospace advances VX4 flight-testing program The manufacturer has completed the second stage of piloted thrustborne testing for its VX4 prototype from Cotswold Airport (EGBP) in… Continue reading →
Rotortrade adds to sales team for India, surrounding areas The company has appointed Vijay Sharma to oversee expanded operations in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Continue reading →
USHST offers support for operators involved in DC accident recovery The US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is offering mental health support for helicopter operators involved in the recovery efforts following… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Concepts NREC, Vermont, USA Turbomachinery expert offers a range of services for aviation manufacturers. Continue reading →
Former police commissioner joins LifeFlight Commercial board Australia’s LifeFlight Commercial has appointed Katarina Carroll, former Queensland Police commissioner, to its board of directors. Continue reading →
Robinson mourns passing of engineer, board member Pete Riedl Riedl, who worked for Robinson for nearly 40 years, including for 20 years as VP of engineering, died on Jan.… Continue reading →
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing upgrades loudspeaker system The Canadian avionics manufacturer has released the LHS41 for medium- and heavy-lift helicopter operators. Continue reading →
