NTSB final report: Aérospatiale SA 315B, Hildale, Utah, May 27, 2024 The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the maintenance technician’s… Continue reading →
Crews rescue Mount Fuji climber twice in short span (BBC) – Helicopter crews rescued a student who ascended the Japanese mountain outside of its official climbing season twice in… Continue reading →
Apollo, Moonrock introduce drone, eVTOL insurance options (DroneDJ) – Apollo is partnering with Moonrock to expand insurance options for drone and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)… Continue reading →
Final EASA AD: Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 24–Electrical Power–Overhead Panel Wires Interference–Inspection/Modification, takes effect May 8. Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada 430 helicopters This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) supersedes AD 2021-24-09, published in 2021. The new AD, which becomes effective May 13, requires… Continue reading →
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 →
Helicopter Express to provide firefighting S-64s for Turkey (Vertical magazine) – CMC Savunma Sanayi has awarded a contract to Helicopter Express for two Sikorsky S-64 Skycranes that will… Continue reading →
UK CAA appoints 1st drone assessor under SORA program (Zag Daily) – The United Kingdom (UK) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved AtkinsRéalis to assess the airworthiness of commercial… Continue reading →
Viasat seeks to connect AAM safety and standards (AUVSI) – Lisa Bee, director of air traffic services for Viasat, talks about the importance of aviation safety communications and… Continue reading →
