Van Horn Aviation secures STC, PMA for AS350 composite tail rotor (RotorHub) – The Arizona-based company has obtained an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its… Continue reading →
Launch of Vellox Group consolidates aviation software entities (AIN) – Arcadea Group has established Vellox to integrate four formerly independent companies: Spidertracks, Air Maestro, Flight Vector, and Complete… Continue reading →
Metro Aviation selects Bluetail for helicopter maintenance records Scottsdale, Arizona–based Bluetail will provide digital maintenance records for a fleet of more than 170 air medical helicopters. Continue reading →
USHST seeks new members ahead of VERTICON gathering The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is putting out a call for new members in advance of its All-Hands… Continue reading →
Battling the Southern California wildfires (Vertical magazine) – The unprecedented firestorm in the Los Angeles area was a devastating natural disaster that brought out the… Continue reading →
Industry attitudes about pilot mental wellness may be shifting (NBAA Business Aviation Insider) – The aviation community, including the FAA, has been showing signs of progress regarding pilots who… Continue reading →
NTSB final report: Robinson R44 II, Buras, Louisiana, Jan. 8, 2025 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to… Continue reading →
Utah company founder killed in helicopter accident (WTTG) – Local reports indicate that Bradford Brown, founder and CEO of ATL Technology of Springville, Utah, died in a… Continue reading →
Springfield, Ohio, wins bid to host electric-aircraft race (Zag Daily) – The Advanced Air Mobility Institute and National Aeronautic Association have chosen the city to host the Pulitzer… Continue reading →
Helicopter crew rescues stranded hikers from Utah cliff (VIDEO) (NBC News) – A Utah Department of Public Safety crew airlifted a father–son hiking duo from a steep cliff Feb.… Continue reading →
