Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada 427 The FAA is accepting comments through Sep. 19 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting and measuring… Continue reading →
FAA issues special conditions for Sikorsky S-61 hoist OLPD The FAA special conditions outline additional safety standards for Sikorsky S-61A, L, and N helicopters with a Carson Helicopters hoist… Continue reading →
AutoFlight demos CarryAll in offshore cargo role In partnership with CITIC Offshore Helicopters and China National Offshore Oil Corp., the company completed its first cargo delivery to… Continue reading →
Aciturri Aerostructures to supply airframe for Vertical VX4 The Burgos, Spain–based company will build the full airframe, including the fuselage, wings, pylons, and empennage, for the Vertical Aerospace… Continue reading →
Send us your best pics: VAI opens POWER UP Photo Contest VAI is accepting submissions for the 2026 POWER UP Magazine Photo Contest through Dec. 1, 2025. Winning photos will be… Continue reading →
Joby to purchase Blade’s passenger business Joby Aviation has agreed to acquire Blade Air Mobility’s passenger-carrying business for up to $125 million. The transaction does not… Continue reading →
Fly Safe campaign: Follow the rules at public airports The US National Agricultural Aviation Association is reminding ag pilots to use good etiquette when operating from public-use airports, including… Continue reading →
Anh-Thu Nguyen flies west The inspirational pilot, instructor, and advocate for girls and women in aerospace died in an accident Jul. 30 in Greenwood,… Continue reading →
Crew uses longline to save hikers in California (VIDEO) (KPIX) – A Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crew airlifted two hikers stranded by rising tides Aug. 2 from Point… Continue reading →
SDFD crew assists hiker with heat exhaustion (Times of San Diego) – A San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) helicopter crew airlifted a hiker with a medical emergency… Continue reading →
