Air Methods: 5 Tips for drone use around helicopters Drones near medical helicopters can cause dangerous delays, so unmanned aerial system operators must follow safety guidelines to protect lives,… Continue reading →
Australia’s CASA seeks feedback on vertical flight aircraft facilities Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is seeking feedback on a draft advisory circular regarding guidelines for vertical flight aircraft… Continue reading →
Luxembourg helicopter pilot supports firefighting in Canada (RTL Today) – To help combat Canada’s recent wildfires, Luxembourg pilot Kim Wickler is flying water-drop missions and infrared surveillance… Continue reading →
USMC CH‑53K lands at GE Aerospace in Massachusetts A US Marine Corps (USMC) Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion crew visited the facility where GE Aerospace builds the helicopter’s T408… Continue reading →
FAA: 2024 saw record low number of fatal helicopter crashes (SlashGear) – The FAA is reporting that 13 fatal helicopter accidents occurred in the United States last year, down from… Continue reading →
Boeing to display Chinook, Wisk air taxi at Paris Air Show In addition to airliners and other fixed-wing aircraft and drones, Boeing is bringing a CH-47 Chinook and Wisk Aero’s 6th… Continue reading →
Shin-Nihon Helicopters purchases 2 Bell 429s The Japanese operator plans to use the helicopters for power-line patrols and personnel transportation. Continue reading →
Rotorweld upgrades hydraulic kit for Airbus H135 The New Zealand–based company has introduced an updated version of its hydraulic kit for main-rotor blade bushing replacement on the… Continue reading →
US Army base in Kentucky adds FLRAA model The US Army’s 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) dedicated a 1/8th-scale model of a Bell MV-75, the Future Long-Range Assault… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: VyClimb Consulting, Colorado, USA Consulting firm provides assessments and other services that help helicopter operators increase safety and efficiency. Read this story to learn… Continue reading →
