AAIU report: Eurocopter EC155 B, Shannon Airport, Ireland, Sep. 15, 2022 The Air Accident Investigation Unit – Ireland (AAIU) found that the helicopter lost control during transition to hover because an… Continue reading →
India’s AAIB flags weather‑update gaps in Chardham helicopter ops (The Economic Times) – India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has found serious deficiencies in how weather information is shared… Continue reading →
LifeFlight touchdown marks ‘new aeromedical era’ for North West Queensland The North West’s latest LifeFlight helicopter touched down in Mount Isa, Australia, on Nov. 13. The AW139 is the most… Continue reading →
Vertical Aerospace cleared for piloted transition testing Vertical Aerospace has received a Permit to Fly from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority and begun Phase 4 transition… Continue reading →
UAE advancing global regulatory standards for next-gen aerial mobility (Urban Air Mobility) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is creating a new advanced aerial mobility regulatory framework to test… Continue reading →
Continuous development of H140 ‘reaches new heights’ Christian Wehle, chief engineer of the Airbus Helicopters H140, highlights how the OEM has developed and enhanced the aircraft with… Continue reading →
A day in aviation history: 1st flight of the Cornu Helicopter (Vintage Aviation News) – On Nov. 13, 1907, French bicycle maker Paul Cornu made what is widely regarded as the… Continue reading →
Bell readies for Dubai Airshow 2025 Bell returns to the Dubai Airshow next week, showcasing the Bell 505 and Subaru Bell 412EPX and reinforcing the OEM’s… Continue reading →
FAA freezes flight-reduction plan at 6% as US government reopens With the US government reopened under a continuing resolution through Jan. 30, 2026, the FAA has paused further flight reductions.… Continue reading →
ICYMI, VAI Webinar–Cracking the BVLOS Rule: Challenges, Solutions, and the Path Forward for Part 108 At our Oct. 29 webinar, VAI Director of Regulatory Affairs Amber Harrison discussed how the proposed FAA Part 108 rule… Continue reading →
