Final FAA AD: Airbus EC225 LP helicopters This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires repetitively inspecting certain main-rotor hub sleeves and prohibits installing those sleeves without an… Continue reading →
Vita Inclinata conducts military testing of rescue system The company has completed US Army airworthiness qualification and US Air Force testing of its Vita Rescue System. Continue reading →
Joby Aviation receives FAA approval for Part 141 flight academy Joby Aviation has secured an FAA Part 141 certificate for its flight academy and approval for its safety management system… Continue reading →
JSSI appoints new chief legal officer Carly Anderson will serve as chief legal officer, general counsel, and chief strategy officer for Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI).… Continue reading →
EASA issues certification for Subaru-Bell 412EPX Bell Textron has obtained European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the Subaru-Bell 412EPX. Continue reading →
FAA enhances human external cargo harness standard The FAA has issued a revised policy for the harnesses used for fall protection by utility line workers when performing… Continue reading →
Smith Myers tracking system helps save injured hiker in Italy Smith Myers is detailing how its Artemis mobile phone detection and location system in a Leonardo AW139 played a role… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: LifePort, Washington, USA Company provides life support systems and aircraft interiors for various Airbus, Bell, and Leonardo helicopter operators. Continue reading →
EASA updated AD: Airbus H160-B helicopters This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62–Main Rotor–Swashplate Bearing–Inspections, becomes effective Dec. 16, 2024. It… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Robinson R44 and R44 II helicopters This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires inspecting each belt tension clutch actuator bracket attached to the fan scroll housing,… Continue reading →
