Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada 505 helicopters This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires inspecting the wire harnesses at certain locations and repairing any damage, takes effect… Continue reading →
Pilot John International receives award from Paragon Network Texas-based Paragon Network has given its 2024 Diamond Strategic Partner Award to Pilot John International. Continue reading →
VAI responds to NYC Council vote to severely restrict helicopter operations In a move that Vertical Aviation International strongly opposes, the New York City Council on Apr. 24 passed Int. 0026-A,… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 series, EC635 T2+, and MBB BK 117 C-2, D-2, and D-3 helicopters This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require determining the total cycles of certain hoist boom assemblies, inspecting those assemblies, and,… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland, various EC135 and EC635 T2+ helicopters This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require inspecting the axial displacement of the tail-rotor driveshaft and, depending on the results,… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS365 N3, EC155 B, and EC155 B1 helicopters The proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require replacing affected engine fire detectors and prohibit installing an affected engine fire detector… Continue reading →
Sikorsky, Bristow sign long-term S-92 support deal Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Bristow Group on Apr. 24 announced a long-term agreement to provide enhanced support for… Continue reading →
Joby Aviation to report Q1 2025 financial results Joby Aviation expects to release its first-quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Continue reading →
Airbus to provide H160/H175 simulators in Brazil Airbus has committed to providing full-flight H160/H175 simulators for training in Brazil in 2028. Continue reading →
VAI Flight Report: What’s the most important number for VAI members? In the April 2025 VAI Flight Report video, VAI COO Mike Hertzendorf walks through some highlights of the association’s recent… Continue reading →
