Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 B series and AS350 D This airworthiness directive (AD), which covers select Airbus AS350 helicopters, was prompted by a report of a gap between the… Continue reading →
FAA launches new program to accelerate enforcement of drone violations The FAA announced Apr. 16 the Drone Expedited and Targeted Enforcement Response (DETER) program, a new enforcement initiative designed to… Continue reading →
The vital role of downlinking in parapublic aviation (Vertical magazine) – Downlinking is a crucial capability for parapublic operators today, enabling the real-time transmission of video and other… Continue reading →
ATSB preliminary report: Bell 206L-3, Queensland, Jan. 6, 2026 The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) will examine fuel management, storage, and quality monitoring procedures as part of its ongoing… Continue reading →
USCG helicopter crew rescues kayaker on St. Simons Island (The Brunswick News) – A kayaker became stuck in the mud during the outgoing tide Apr. 16 near Village Creek… Continue reading →
US Army orders 6 Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks The US Army has awarded Boeing a $324 million contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, increasing the total… Continue reading →
Indonesian SAR agency finds debris of missing helicopter (ANTARA) – The Indonesian National Search and Rescue (SAR) Agency, Basarnas, has located the debris suspected to be part of… Continue reading →
Vietnam War vet recalls dangerous role as gunner in helicopter (KVUE) – Before Len Hobbs turned 20 years old, he was already serving in the US Navy in Vietnam. It… Continue reading →
Opinion: 4 AAM issues insurance needs to address As advanced air mobility (AAM) scales, insurers face new challenges shaped by autonomy, AI decision-making, and dense urban operations, testing… Continue reading →
Senate Commerce Committee unanimously approves Mental Health in Aviation Act The US Senate Commerce Committee’s advancement of the Mental Health in Aviation Act Apr. 14 is an important step toward… Continue reading →
