Vertical Aerospace welcomes UK eVTOL roadmap The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker is praising the new United Kingdom (UK) Civil Aviation Administration roadmap… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2E The FAA is accepting comments until Nov. 10 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require revisions to the… Continue reading →
Black Hawk arrives for Australian War Memorial display (Mirage) – The museum in Canberra will display a retired Australian Army Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk with more than 30… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Leonardo AW189 helicopters This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 71 – Power Plant – Engine Mount Fitting –… Continue reading →
5 military helicopters that conduct rescue missions (SlashGear) – The Airbus H145 D3, Bell 205A-1++, Leonardo AW101, Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk, and Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane all perform rescue… Continue reading →
Sikorsky wins US Navy contract for CH-53K King Stallion fleet The contract, worth more than $10.8 billion, will involve the Lockheed Martin company delivering 99 CH-53Ks to the US Marine… Continue reading →
How helicopter lessons are opening new career paths (Coeur d’Alene Press) – Increased demand has made helicopter pilots essential for a range of industries, including air medical, search… Continue reading →
VAI begins accepting nominations for 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards Nominations are open through Friday, Oct. 17, for VAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards. Learn more about 2 of the 11… Continue reading →
VAI applauds FAA policy enabling OSHA-approved harnesses for human external cargo The new policy aligns aviation and workplace safety standards, supporting low-altitude utility missions such as grid maintenance and aerial saw… Continue reading →
Royal Thai Air Force to add pair of Airbus H225s Thai Aviation Industries will complete the two H225s. The helicopters will serve in multiple roles, including combat search and rescue,… Continue reading →
