On this day in history: The Salvador Allende rescue Thirty-one years ago today, Hughes Aerospace CEO and VAI Board Member Chris Baur, then a captain in the US Air… Continue reading →
Tracking the certification slowdown: Causes and consequences (Vertical magazine) – Obtaining certification for new helicopter technology has become increasingly challenging, particularly in the United States. Elan Head… Continue reading →
Congress considers requiring US military to use ADS-B near KDCA (Reuters) – US military helicopters on training missions would need to broadcast ADS-B Out alerts to nearby commercial aviation aircraft… Continue reading →
ASKA to develop VTOL aircraft for medical evacuation, logistics (EIN Presswire) – The company’s ASKA A5 hybrid–electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft has been selected for Hatch’s Dimension… Continue reading →
TriState CareFlight celebrates 15th anniversary The Air Methods operator hosted an event Dec. 3 at Kingman Airport (KIGM) in Mohave County, Arizona, to recognize the… Continue reading →
Corrected EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual… Continue reading →
Airbus details ergonomics, human factors in helicopter design Airbus Helicopters has released a Q&A about how the OEM applies human factors and ergonomics concepts starting with the design… Continue reading →
CNC Technologies seeks field technician (remote) The company is looking to hire a field technician for a remote position that will provide technical support, maintenance, and… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA.330J The FAA is seeking comments by Jan. 23, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would supersede AD 2025-05-09,… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jan. 13, 2026, requires repetitively inspecting certain swashplates for cracks and, if… Continue reading →
