FAA pauses new medical certification policy amid concerns from aviation groups VAI is applauding the FAA’s decision to postpone the implementation of a policy change until Mar. 1, 2025, that would… Continue reading →
Robinson to expand training with trio of new courses in 2025 The Torrance, California–based manufacturer is adding an R66 transition course, an avionics and autopilot familiarization course, and a post-maintenance procedure… Continue reading →
FAA approves service-life extension for R22, R44 blades Robinson has obtained FAA authorization to extend the service life for the R22 and R44 main-rotor and tail-rotor blades from… Continue reading →
House T&I Committee chair requests delay in FAA proposed changes to medical policy US House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.-06) sent a letter to the FAA on Dec. 18… Continue reading →
Larsen to continue serving as ranking member of T&I Committee US Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.-02) comments on being selected to continue serving as ranking member of the House Committee on… Continue reading →
USHST newsletter continues focus on new ACS requirements Matt Johnson, an FAA designated pilot examiner for helicopters, explains more about the new Airman Certification Standards (ACSs) that took… Continue reading →
Bell selects Texas site for FLRAA component manufacturing Bell Textron has announced plans to build a 447,000-sq.-ft. factory in Denton County, Texas, to support production of the US… Continue reading →
ITC-AeroLeasing provides Airbus H125 to Swiss operator The lease agreement with an undisclosed operator in Switzerland will see the H125 conduct various missions, including mountain aerial support… Continue reading →
Joby advances in FAA type certification process Joby Aviation has conducted its first for-credit static load testing of the tail structure for its electric vertical takeoff and… Continue reading →
VAI advocates for pause on FAA’s new medical certification policy In a Dec. 13, 2024, letter, Vertical Aviation International (VAI), along with other aviation associations and unions, urged the FAA… Continue reading →
