EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62–Main Rotor–Rotating Scissors Spherical Bearings–Inspection, became effective Feb. 21,… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25–Equipment/Furnishings–Cargo Hook Assembly–Inspection, takes effect Feb. 26, 2025. Continue reading →
USHST to launch Peer Pilot Program during VERTICON 2025 The Winter 2024 newsletter from the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) includes details about its new Peer Pilot Program,… Continue reading →
OHI Group appoints new CEO at Brazilian affiliate Omni Helicopters International (OHI) Group has named Paulo Couto as the new CEO of Omni Táxi Aéreo, replacing Roberto Coimbra,… Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: Cirro by AirSuite operations and safety management system VAI has partnered with Cirro by AirSuite to provide our members with unparalleled access to an advanced safety management system… Continue reading →
Updated FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP The FAA is seeking comments by Apr. 4, 2025, on this airworthiness directive (AD), which supersedes AD 2021-04-18. The revised… Continue reading →
Arrow Aviation installs GPMS HUMS on HALO-Flight Bell 407GXi The installation of GPMS International’s Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) is the first for a US air… Continue reading →
Safran wins Bell contract to support US Army FLRAA program Bell Textron has placed an order with Safran Defense & Space to supply onboard and ground flight-testing systems for six… Continue reading →
NAA names Skyryse as finalist for Collier Trophy The maker of the SkyOS operating system is on the short list for the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) 2024 Robert… Continue reading →
VAI calls on Congress to increase ATC investment to boost safety, maintain US aviation standards VAI and a broad spectrum of aviation industry organizations are urging Congress to significantly invest in the US air traffic… Continue reading →
