NTSB final report: Robinson R22, Springfield, Missouri, Dec. 21, 2024 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the student pilot’s failure… Continue reading →
EASA, ANAC to strengthen cooperation on safety, sustainability The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) have agreed to increase their exchange… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS355 This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 65–Tail Rotor Drive–Fan Support Legs–Inspection/Replacement, takes effect Mar. 14,… Continue reading →
Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175B The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA–Rotorcraft Flight Manual–Emergency Procedures Section–Amendment; ATA 42–Integrated Modular Avionics–Ethernet Network–Inspection/Modification,… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Various Airbus and Leonardo helicopters This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25–Equipment/Furnishings–Hoist–Replacement, takes effect Mar. 15, 2025. It applies to… Continue reading →
AeroGulf Services places preorder for 50 SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft The Dubai, United Arab Emirates–based helicopter charter company has also agreed to partner with SkyDrive to develop electric vertical takeoff… Continue reading →
IAWA rebrands to International Aerospace Womens Association (Aviation Pros) – Formerly the International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), the group has updated its name, tax status, and organizational… Continue reading →
Inferno over Los Angeles: Firefighting crews detail wildfire response (Vertical magazine) – As flames devoured homes and businesses in the Southern California county in January, aerial firefighting helicopter crews… Continue reading →
US military helicopter training: Primed for a spin? (European Security & Defence) – The US Department of Defense trains thousands of US Army, Navy, and Air Force helicopter… Continue reading →
California county adds drone program for emergencies (VIDEO) (KXTV) – The San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services has launched a drone program to help prevent and respond… Continue reading →
