Vertical Aerospace achieves 1st 2-way piloted transition flight Bristol, England–based Vertical has become the second company globally to complete a two-way piloted transition flight in a full-scale tiltrotor… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD removal: Airbus Helicopters H160-B The FAA is removing Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2026-01-51 for Airbus H160-B helicopters after the OEM determined that the main-rotor… Continue reading →
Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB/BK 117 helicopters The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Apr. 29 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA… Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 series, AS355 series, EC120B, and EC130 B4 The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive (AD) for select Airbus Helicopters models that requires additional safety labels to improve… Continue reading →
US House overwhelmingly approves ALERT Act The House of Representatives on Apr. 14 overwhelmingly approved the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026.… Continue reading →
NHV Group introduces Airbus H160 helicopters to its fleet NHV is adding Airbus H160 helicopters to its offshore fleet to boost efficiency, safety, and sustainability across European and African… Continue reading →
