Hyundai, KAI to partner on AAM development Hyundai Motor Group, through its Supernal subsidiary, and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will collaborate to develop an advanced air mobility… Continue reading →
NASA evaluates next-gen Mars helicopter rotor blades (VIDEO) The rotor blades that will carry next-generation helicopters to new Martian heights for the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration… Continue reading →
FAA seeks operator responses to 48th annual GA Survey The FAA General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey is now open, and VAI encourages operators to participate. Governmental agencies… Continue reading →
MD Helicopters obtains approval for MD 500N engine upgrade kit (AIN) – The OEM has received an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for an upgrade that replaces the Rolls-Royce 250-C20B… Continue reading →
One-question survey: Are you ready for SMS? For many US helicopter operators, the clock is ticking toward the May 2027 safety management system (SMS) mandate. Through an… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC155 B/B1 The FAA is accepting comments through Jun. 22 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require revising the airworthiness… Continue reading →
Helicopter crew rescues injured hiker in Oregon (KOIN) – A US Coast Guard crew assisted local search-and-rescue and police teams with airlifting an injured hiker May 3… Continue reading →
UK government invests £46.5M in air taxis, drone regulations The United Kingdom (UK) government has allocated £46.5 million (US$62 million) to advance the development of air taxis and strengthen… Continue reading →
Rotortrade to provide pair of Leonardo AW139s to Toll Aviation (RotorHub) – The helicopters will undergo inspections at Rotortrade’s facility in Tallard, France, before joining the Toll fleet in Australia. Continue reading →
Training program lifts off at Delaware State University (VIDEO) (KYW-TV) – Students in the program work to become future US Army aviators from Chandelle Airport in Kent County near… Continue reading →
