Bell opens fuselage assembly center for MV-75 in Kansas The new Bell Textron facility in Wichita will manufacture and assemble the fuselage for the MV-75 Cheyenne under a US… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo AW189 The FAA is accepting comments through Jun. 15 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitive inspections of… Continue reading →
US Marine Corps pursues autonomous cargo helicopter (Defence Blog) – US Naval Systems Command awarded a contract Apr. 28 to Near Earth Autonomy to develop an autonomous… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland BK 117 D-3 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect May 14, requires inspecting the rotor hub-shaft for cracks and, depending on… Continue reading →
Bucher delivers H135 emergency response system to Tanzania The Tanzania Fire and Rescue Force will use the Bucher Leichtbau equipment on an Airbus H135 for disaster response, search-and-rescue,… Continue reading →
Hillsboro Heli Academy to host workshop for high school students The Helicopter Summer Workshop from the training division of Hillsboro Aero Academy takes place Jun. 16–19 in Troutdale, Oregon. Continue reading →
Air Methods highlights Mercy Air CHOC senior lead pilot In recognition of World Pilots’ Day, which was Apr. 26, Air Methods is honoring Axel Rudolph, senior lead pilot for… Continue reading →
VAI member roundtable reveals how visual-separation GENOT is affecting operations During the roundtable Apr. 24, members shared real-world operational feedback on how the general notice (GENOT) is being applied across… Continue reading →
SR3 Rescue Concepts to train Texas DPS pilots, crew The company has secured a five-year contract to provide aviation personnel from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with… Continue reading →
Joby conducts air taxi demo over New York City Joby Aviation has completed point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City as… Continue reading →
