NTSB final report: Bell Textron Canada 505, Marianna, Florida, Aug. 23, 2024 The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of the accident to be the student pilot’s failure… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters modified by Supplemental Type… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters This new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B aircraft was prompted by reports of missing retaining rings… Continue reading →
Interim final rule, US Departments of Homeland Security and Justice: SAFER SKIES Act In this interim final rule, the two departments codify the framework for implementing the SAFER SKIES Act, which authorizes US… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-13-09, which applies to all Airbus Helicopters Model AS365 N2, AS365 N3,… Continue reading →
USCBP orders 10 Airbus H125 helicopters Airbus has finalized a contract for the purchase of the helicopters by US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) Air and… Continue reading →
EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026 registration now open Europe’s leading vertical aviation trade show and safety conference returns 30 Nov. through 3 Dec. 2026 (exhibits open 1–3 Dec.).… Continue reading →
FCC to vote on 5G auction rules this month The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced it will vote on Jul. 22 on a plan to auction off… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA NPRM – Mechanic certification: Inspection rating and recent experience requirements The FAA proposes to amend the regulations for certificated mechanics by replacing the inspection authorization with an inspection rating on… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: MD Helicopters, certain Model 369, MD 500 helicopters The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain MD Helicopters Model 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H,… Continue reading →
