Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS 332C/C1 and AS 332L/L1 The FAA is accepting comments through May 7 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would supersede ADs 2019-09-03 and… Continue reading →
FAA, US DOT announce suspension of visual separation in congested airspace to improve safety We will host a VAI Member Roundtable on Monday, Mar. 23, to gather industry feedback about the new operating requirements… Continue reading →
How VAI’s new CEO is charting a course for the future (Vertical magazine) – Just over five months into the job, François Lassale has hit the ground running, and his excitement… Continue reading →
Metro Aviation highlights growth, new aircraft, future technology (Vertical magazine) – The company used its annual press briefing at last week’s VERTICON 2026 to discuss operational developments, new… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 20, requires repetitive visual inspections of the rear damper and corrective… Continue reading →
Vertical Aerospace expands with battery pilot production line The new production line at the Vertical Energy Centre in Bristol, England, will support certification of the Valo electric vertical… Continue reading →
Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175B This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Personal Locator Beacons Installed on… Continue reading →
Air Methods adds Mercy Air base in California The parent company has opened Mercy Air 10, which will provide air medical services across eastern Riverside County from its… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Bell 429 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 24, requires inspecting the installation of the lockwire on the stability… Continue reading →
ARGUS International to host PRISM SMS courses The company is offering PRISM safety management system (SMS) training courses Apr. 22–23 in Scottsdale, Arizona, and June 4–5 in… Continue reading →
