Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117 D-3 This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD) would require a one-time inspection of affected swashplates and replacement, if necessary. It would… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS355 series The FAA is accepting comments through Oct. 30 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require revising the airworthiness… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175B This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Emergency Procedures Section –… Continue reading →
Revised EASA AD: EC135, EC635, BK 117, and H160-B This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Section Emergency Procedures –… Continue reading →
Archer Aviation plans to join FAA’s eVTOL pilot program The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker will participate in the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program along with… Continue reading →
Project advances to deliver defibrillators across UK using drones (Wales247) – Researchers funded by the United Kingdom (UK) National Institute for Health and Care Research evaluated the use of… Continue reading →
NTSB final report: EC135, Pompano Beach, Florida, Aug. 28, 2023 The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be an in-flight fire… Continue reading →
Kentucky National Guard crews prepare for natural disasters (VIDEO) (WLKY) – The Kentucky Army National Guard conducted helicopter drills Sep. 13–14 in Louisville to prepare to respond following floods,… Continue reading →
ERAU, NASA partner on aerospace research, education Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center signed an agreement Sep.… Continue reading →
Helicopter crew assists with rescue of injured climber in Wales (North Wales Live) – An HM Coastguard helicopter crew winched an injured climber Sep. 13 from Llandudno, Wales, United Kingdom. Continue reading →
