Final FAA AD: Siam Hiller UH-12E and UH-12EL This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires the inspection of certain main-rotor transmission driveshafts for cracks and prohibits the installation… Continue reading →
ICAO includes IS-BAH program in global safety plan The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has approved the International Business Aviation Council’s International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH)… Continue reading →
Airbus flies autonomous H145 with Shield AI (Defence Industry Europe) – Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has completed its first autonomous H145 test flight using Shield AI’s… Continue reading →
Robinson offers new trade-in program for current owners The program allows existing owners of R22 Beta II, R44 Cadet, R44 Raven I/II, and R66 models to receive credit… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Astrum Helicopters, Belize City, Belize The Caribbean operator offers private air tours, charter flights, and other services using Bell 407 and Bell 206B-3 helicopters. Read… Continue reading →
Fly Safe reminder: Watch fuel levels to avoid an accident The National Agricultural Aviation Association safety campaign is reminding ag pilots to keep an eye on fuel levels after hearing… Continue reading →
Flying in an Ohio National Guard Black Hawk (VIDEO) (WCPO) – A Sikorsky Black Hawk crew from the US Army Aviation support facility near Columbus, Ohio, provides an inside… Continue reading →
Flight nurse, patient reunite 40 years later (VIDEO) (WCCO) – Four decades after receiving a lifesaving airlift from North Memorial Health’s AirCare program in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, patient David… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus AS 332L2 and EC225 LP The FAA is accepting comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) through Oct. 3. It would supersede AD 2020-06-12. The… Continue reading →
Lockheed Martin delivers 5 Black Hawks to Philippines The Philippine Air Force will use the new Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawks for troop transport, disaster response, firefighting, humanitarian aid,… Continue reading →
