Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Mar. 10, 2026, will supersede AD 2025-07-06, issued Jan. 2, 2025. The… Continue reading →
Airbus H160M prototype passes 72 flight hours (Vertical magazine) – Airbus Helicopters is “very happy” with the behavior of the first H160M Guépard prototype in flight testing.… Continue reading →
VAI supports bipartisan ALERT Act to implement NTSB safety recommendations from 2025 midair collision near KDCA VAI expressed strong support for the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 in a Feb. 20… Continue reading →
USHST industry chair provides insights into accident figures US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Industry Chair Chris Baur, a member of the VAI Board of Directors, shares details about… Continue reading →
VAI replies to FCC on spectrum changes that interfere with radio altimeters VAI, joined by a broad aviation coalition, supports the action but cautioned the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement… Continue reading →
Airbus highlights H125 in avalanche control with Savoie (VIDEO) After heavy snowfall, avalanche-control teams use helicopters to trigger controlled explosions that reduce risks in ski areas and along mountain… Continue reading →
Bengaluru takes steps toward electric air taxis (Deccan Herald) – Two electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft manufacturers developing services for the capital of Karnataka, India, are… Continue reading →
KDCA switches from paper to electronic flight strips (VIDEO) US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy provides details about the upgrade at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Continue reading →
Archer to establish UK engineering hub in Bristol Archer Aviation has selected a location in Bristol, South West England, for the home of its engineering hub in the… Continue reading →
BAE Systems, SURVICE expand UAS partnership The new BAE Systems FalconWorks and SURVICE Engineering agreement includes collaborating on technologies for small/tactical unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading →
