Tips and resources to help helicopter pilots avoid bird strikes (SKYbrary) – The FAA’s risk mitigation strategies include learning about the local bird population, reducing airspeed when practical, increasing altitude,… Continue reading →
CASA warns of zero tolerance for helicopter safety breaches (Australian Broadcasting Corp.) – The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) says it will crack down on helicopter pilots who… Continue reading →
Incident analysis cites modern helicopter autopilot issues (Flight Safety Australia) – An AW139 pilot’s terrifying ordeal highlights the complexity of modern helicopter control systems and the deep… Continue reading →
PSRT highlights critical-care service during fundraiser (Scoop) – As part of a fundraising campaign, Philips Search and Rescue Trust (PSRT) of North Island, New Zealand, is… Continue reading →
Weather cited as cause of helicopter accident in Ghana (TRT Afrika) – An official report notes that adverse weather conditions led to the Aug. 6 crash of a helicopter… Continue reading →
AAMG invests in Zuri’s plans to develop eVTOL aircraft (AIN) – Advanced Air Mobility Group (AAMG) plans to place an order for hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft… Continue reading →
Royal Thai Navy receives modified Bell 212 (Defence Review Asia) – Bell Textron refurbished the helicopter, including upgrading its avionics and fuel system, at its service center… Continue reading →
Robinson helps fund Christmas event in Torrance, California Robinson Helicopter, the Torrance Police Officers Association, and the Torrance Police Foundation have reached an agreement that will fund a… Continue reading →
Tokyo taps SkyDrive, Joby for eVTOL project The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has selected a consortium of partners led by SkyDrive for the first phase of the Japanese… Continue reading →
Abu Dhabi Investment Office plans vertiport network (PR Newswire) – The office is partnering with the United Arab Emirates city’s transportation agencies to establish a network of… Continue reading →
