Japan targets 2027 launch for commercial eVTOL flights (AIN) – The Japanese government has delayed its target for initial commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft passenger… Continue reading →
NAFI Flight Instructor Hall of Fame nominations close Apr. 30 The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) is accepting nominations through Thursday, Apr. 30, for 2026 inductees into the Flight… Continue reading →
Airbus Racer compound helicopter expands flight envelope (Aerospace Testing International) – Airbus Helicopters has logged more than 50 hours in its flight-testing campaign for the high-speed Racer… Continue reading →
This week: FIDAE 2026 spotlights vertical aviation The international aviation and space fair in Santiago, Chile, which starts tomorrow, Apr. 7, and runs through Apr. 12, will… Continue reading →
NTSB final report: Robinson R22, Olympia, Washington, May 3, 2024 The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the flight instructor’s… Continue reading →
NTSB member Michael Graham becomes vice chairman The Trump administration has designated Michael Graham to serve in the role for a three-year term. Graham joined the National… Continue reading →
USCG crew rescues 5 from vessel near Alaska (VIDEO) A US Coast Guard (USCG) MH-60 Jayhawk crew hoisted five people from a sinking fishing vessel Apr. 2 near Umnak… Continue reading →
JeffSTAT lead pilot reaches 3,000 patient transports Mike Moore, lead pilot for Air Methods operator JeffSTAT 2 in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, completed the milestone transport in March during… Continue reading →
Kansas DOT approves funds for drone program at museum (AOL) – The Cosmosphere science museum has received $74,000 in state funding from the Kansas Department of Transportation (DOT) to… Continue reading →
Bell sees higher growth for Southeast Asia helicopter ops (KLSE Screener) – The OEM anticipates higher demand from commercial and government helicopter operators because countries in the region are… Continue reading →
