US Army adds trio of CH-47F Block II Chinooks to existing order The US Army purchase from Boeing, which delivered the first two Block II Chinooks in June and September 2024, is… Continue reading →
Bell Textron, NIAR evaluate stop/fold transition in wind-tunnel tests The Texas-based manufacturer completed wind-tunnel testing of the technology at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State… Continue reading →
PZL Mielec delivers S-70i Black Hawk to Polish National Police The Lockheed Martin company completed the delivery of a second S-70i under a contract signed in December 2022. The addition… Continue reading →
Two Bear Air Rescue Foundation advances toward ORRA Bronze Level The organization’s progress in the VAI and VLinc Operational Risk and Resilience Accreditation (ORRA) program demonstrates its commitment to safety. Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus EC225 LP helicopters This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires repetitively inspecting certain main-rotor hub sleeves and prohibits installing those sleeves without an… Continue reading →
Vita Inclinata conducts military testing of rescue system The company has completed US Army airworthiness qualification and US Air Force testing of its Vita Rescue System. Continue reading →
Joby Aviation receives FAA approval for Part 141 flight academy Joby Aviation has secured an FAA Part 141 certificate for its flight academy and approval for its safety management system… Continue reading →
JSSI appoints new chief legal officer Carly Anderson will serve as chief legal officer, general counsel, and chief strategy officer for Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI).… Continue reading →
EASA issues certification for Subaru-Bell 412EPX Bell Textron has obtained European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the Subaru-Bell 412EPX. Continue reading →
FAA enhances human external cargo harness standard The FAA has issued a revised policy for the harnesses used for fall protection by utility line workers when performing… Continue reading →