Metro Aviation highlights growth, new aircraft, future technology (Vertical magazine) – The company used its annual press briefing at last week’s VERTICON 2026 to discuss operational developments, new… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 20, requires repetitive visual inspections of the rear damper and corrective… Continue reading →
NTSB final report: Bell 407, Las Vegas, Nevada, Dec. 15, 2025 The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be an unidentified object… Continue reading →
Brazilian government gathers input on eVTOL, drone rules (Aeroflap) – Brazil’s Ministry of Ports and Airports is consulting industry companies, experts, and the public to help structure national… Continue reading →
Crews rescue people, pets after mudslide in Canada (VIDEO) (CTV News) – Search-and-rescue crews used a helicopter with a longline to airlift eight people, two dogs, and a cat… Continue reading →
Vertical Aerospace expands with battery pilot production line The new production line at the Vertical Energy Centre in Bristol, England, will support certification of the Valo electric vertical… Continue reading →
Everdrone gains investment to advance emergency response The Swedish company has raised SEK$36 million (US$3.9 million) to expand its drone services for emergency response operations. Continue reading →
Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175B This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Personal Locator Beacons Installed on… Continue reading →
Air Methods adds Mercy Air base in California The parent company has opened Mercy Air 10, which will provide air medical services across eastern Riverside County from its… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Bell 429 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 24, requires inspecting the installation of the lockwire on the stability… Continue reading →
