Swift Fuels advances development of high-octane unleaded gas (EAA) – The company has received approval of its 100R unleaded aviation gas for an ASTM International production specification. Continue reading →
Airport markings and signs: Do helicopter pilots really need to know them? The short answer is yes. Test your knowledge with this FAA quiz to find out why. Continue reading →
FAA issues safety alert about risks of lithium batteries The safety alert for operators highlights the risks associated with carrying lithium batteries in aircraft passenger compartments. Continue reading →
Guard crew airlifts injured Michigan resident (VIDEO) (WDIV) – A US Coast Guard MH-60 crew transported an injured man Sep. 9 from Isle Royale in Lake Superior… Continue reading →
Arizona police unit adds new Airbus H125 (AirMed&Rescue) – The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office will use the helicopter for law enforcement and rescue operations. Continue reading →
What’s next for Airbus and Supernal after air-taxi pauses? (Aerospace America) – While two of the biggest players developing electric air taxis have paused their electric air taxi projects… Continue reading →
USCG helicopter squadron completes 1,000th mission The US Coast Guard (USCG) Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron conducted the milestone counter-drug operation on Aug. 25. Continue reading →
NTSB final report: Bell 407 and Sikorsky S-64E, Cabazon, California, Aug. 6, 2023 The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the S-64 flight… Continue reading →
UAE studies how to convert helipads into AAM infrastructure (Gulf News) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority is exploring how to convert more than 70… Continue reading →
Utility helicopter crashes in Pennsylvania (WNEP) – According to local officials, the helicopter went down near power lines Sep. 11 in Carbon County, resulting in… Continue reading →
