Heli-One to partner with Vincorion on electrical rescue hoist The Norway-based operator will help introduce, expand, and support the new Vincorion Advanced Systems hoist across multiple helicopter types. Continue reading →
Airbus Helicopters honors firefighters on global day (VIDEO) The OEM released a tribute for International Firefighters’ Day on May 4 that showcases Airbus helicopters across various fire-suppression and… Continue reading →
Vertical Aerospace provides certification update The company has completed two-way piloted transition and is advancing toward critical design review of its electric vertical takeoff and… Continue reading →
FAA seeks operator responses to 48th annual GA Survey The FAA General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey is now open, and VAI encourages operators to participate. Governmental agencies… Continue reading →
One-question survey: Are you ready for SMS? For many US helicopter operators, the clock is ticking toward the May 2027 safety management system (SMS) mandate. Through an… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC155 B/B1 The FAA is accepting comments through Jun. 22 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require revising the airworthiness… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 and EC130 This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 80 – Starting – Starter Generator Limitation Label –… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 The FAA is accepting comments through Jun. 22 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require revising the existing… Continue reading →
UAE regulator moves Archer to RTC process to speed certification The United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has transitioned Archer Aviation’s Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing… Continue reading →
Bell Textron displays Bell 429 at RotorTech 2026 The OEM highlighted the Bell 429 as an option for air medical and police operators at this week’s event in… Continue reading →
