Bird strikes: The rotorcraft operating reality (AIN) – The most effective bird-strike defense is a layered strategy that combines regulatory baseline design standards, voluntary equipment choices,… Continue reading →
AMS Heli Design introduces air medical kit for Airbus H145 The Dallas, Texas–based company’s FAA-certified EMS/MEDEVAC kit for the Airbus H145 D2/D3 is available through a distributor agreement with Mecaer… Continue reading →
Skyryse announces emergency autoland for SkyOS The California-based company plans to introduce an emergency autoland feature for both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft as part of its… Continue reading →
Astronautics seeks JCAB validation for RoadRunner EFI on A109 Along with partners Alpha Aviation and StandardAero, Astronautics is applying for Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) validation of its FAA… Continue reading →
SAR experts share valuable lifesaving advice for hikers (Outdoor magazine) – Search-and-rescue (SAR) missions don’t all involve helicopter hoists and hanging from cliffs. During most rescues, SAR teams… Continue reading →
PARC working group meets in Houston Hughes Aerospace hosted the Performance Based Operations Aviation Rulemaking Committee (PARC) Navigation Working Group this week at the company’s offices… Continue reading →
FAA, EASA leaders to speak at VAI Annual Membership Meeting The VERTICON 2026 Liftoff and VAI Annual Membership Meeting and Breakfast will be held Tuesday, Mar. 10, at the Georgia… Continue reading →
Deadline Tuesday: Vote in VAI’s board of directors election Four seats are open in three operator member categories. Each director elected will serve a term of three years beginning… Continue reading →
AUVSI summit in New England to include BVLOS drone ops panel VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative Josh Rousseau will participate in a panel featuring area leaders who will discuss beyond visual… Continue reading →
AEM introduces low-impedance router for P139-HD The new low-impedance router option for the Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing (AEM) P139-HD digital audio system supports law enforcement and special-mission… Continue reading →
