Bell 505 tops 700 flight hours with blended SAF Bell Textron and Safran Helicopter Engines surpassed the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) milestone using a dedicated Bell 505. Continue reading →
Rotortrade releases helicopter market report for Europe The company’s 2024–2025 European Helicopter Market Report highlights a stable but shifting market, including for more than 2,650 turbine helicopters… Continue reading →
Ted Freeman joins LifeFlight of Maine as chief pilot Freeman’s previous roles include aviation training director at Guardian Flight and chief pilot for 7Bar Aviation. Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada 429 The FAA is requesting comments by Jan. 8, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting the… Continue reading →
BETA advances autonomous system with Near Earth BETA Technologies and Near Earth Autonomy have integrated the perception and guidance suite into the fly-by-wire flight control system of… Continue reading →
Korean National Police Agency orders Airbus H225 The agency’s first Airbus H225 will support public service operations across South Korea, including counterterrorism, search-and-rescue, humanitarian relief, and disaster… Continue reading →
VAI scholarship enables Casey Campbell to gain training beyond the cockpit The deadline for VAI members to submit applications to the 2026 scholarship program is TODAY, Friday, Nov. 21, at 11:59… Continue reading →
USHST publishes latest edition of safety newsletter The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) fall 2025 newsletter includes articles about airport markings and signage, avoiding bird strikes,… Continue reading →
EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025 strengthens Europe’s vertical flight industry The 17–20 Nov event drew 5,478 attendees, a 17.5% increase over 2024. This year’s event featured 266 exhibitors and 23… Continue reading →
Robinson series highlights R66 in military training role (VIDEO) The OEM has released a new episode of its Climb Higher series that features retired US Army aviators Douglas Gabram… Continue reading →
