Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4 The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Nov. 26, 2024, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD),… Continue reading →
Columbia Helicopters names new CFO Columbia Helicopters has appointed Chris Vandersteen as CFO. He previously held the same position at MD Helicopters. Continue reading →
MD, Thoroughbred complete 1st E-to-F conversion for Cleveland PD Lexington, Kentucky–based Thoroughbred Aviation, an MD Helicopters authorized service center, has delivered to the Cleveland (Ohio) Police Department the first… Continue reading →
VAI updates bylaws to reflect industry growth and future needs Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has announced significant updates to its bylaws that reflect the rapid growth and evolution of the… Continue reading →
AMS Heli Design obtains STC for AW119, AW109E interior upgrades The FAA has issued a supplemental type certificate (STC) to Denison, Texas–based AMS Heli Design to install multiple interior configurations,… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus EC120B helicopters This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 64–Tail Rotor–Hub Body–Inspection/Replacement, becomes effective Nov. 11, 2024. Continue reading →
Enstrom pilot demonstrates pinnacle landing in 280FX (VIDEO) Dennis Martin, chief commercial officer for Enstrom, explains how to use a special technique when landing on the top of… Continue reading →
Omni Táxi Aéreo to provide offshore services for Equinor Brazil Equinor Brazil has selected the Omni Helicopters Group affiliate to supply offshore helicopter services for the Bacalhau oil field in… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Aviation Safety Compliance, Massachusetts, USA New company founded in 2023 by vertical aviation experts provides safety management system assistance for helicopter operators large and small. Continue reading →
Rotortrade connects Motorflug with pre-owned Airbus H135 The helicopter distributor has completed a transaction to provide German service center Motorflug with a used Airbus H135 from Malaysia… Continue reading →