Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B The FAA is seeking comments through Jun. 2 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which requires regular lubrication and testing of… Continue reading →
April 2025 safety report from USHST now available The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has released its April 2025 safety report, which covers various metrics, including average… Continue reading →
Draft executive order signals major changes for US wildland firefighting operations A draft executive order from the Trump administration is poised to significantly reshape the way wildland firefighting is conducted in… Continue reading →
Life Link III earns CAMTS accreditation through 2028 The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) has renewed accreditation for Life Link III, including its helicopter and… Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: Industry advisory councils By joining one of VAI’s industry advisory councils, formerly known as working groups, VAI members can contribute their expertise on… Continue reading →
Metro Aviation officially recognized as a DOD SkillBridge employer With over 40% of its workforce made up of veterans, Metro Aviation proudly supports military talent and is now officially… Continue reading →
FAA Drone Safety Day quickly approaching The FAA will host Drone Safety Day on Apr. 26. The annual campaign, which began in 2019, is dedicated to… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS 332L helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD) requires revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS 332L2 helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD) requires revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness… Continue reading →
Proposed EASA AD: Airbus AS 332 helicopters The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through May 14 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA… Continue reading →
