VAI congratulates Michael Graham and Daniel Edwards on US Senate confirmations Michael Graham has been reappointed as a member and vice chair of the US National Transportation Safety Board. The Senate… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350B, BA/B1/B2/B3, D, and EC130 B4/T2 This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jun. 29, would require inspecting the main-gearbox engine coupling for correct… Continue reading →
US government approves $4.2B in helicopter sales to South Korea (The Defense Post) – The US State Department has approved a $3 billion purchase from South Korea for 24 Sikorsky… Continue reading →
SkyWorld Aviation names new president The Midland, Virginia–based avionics and maintenance provider has promoted Kelli Gatewood from director of operations to president. Continue reading →
Robinson issues service bulletins for R44, R66 The OEM has released service bulletins for the R44 series and the R66 related to the hydraulic servo-to-swashplate push-pull tube… Continue reading →
FAA emergency AD: Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) requires the detection and repair of any cracks or corrosion on the main-rotor mast. Continue reading →
DGCA validates GPMS Foresight MX HUMS on Bell 429 The Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has validated GPMS International’s FAA supplemental type certificate for installation of the… Continue reading →
VAI provides airspace-issues update at ERHC membership meeting At the May 13 membership meeting of the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) in Kearny, New Jersey, VAI Northeastern US… Continue reading →
University in Iowa expands with helicopter pilot pathway program The University of Dubuque will begin offering a new associate of applied science in flight operations (rotary wing) degree in… Continue reading →
Yorkshire Air Ambulance campaign seeks to educate public about helicopter safety The English air medical charity has produced a public safety video featuring members of its aviation team discussing the real… Continue reading →
