Smith Myers adds new SAR, public alert features to ARTEMIS The company has integrated an enhanced search-and-rescue (SAR) location feature and standalone public warning system into its ARTEMIS mobile phone… Continue reading →
Entrol to develop S-64 simulator for Helicopter Express The agreement calls for Entrol to install a Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane flight training device in 2027 that will support pilot… Continue reading →
Concorde Battery opens registration for IA renewal series The rotorcraft segment of the VAI–sponsored free virtual event takes place Jan. 8–9, 2026. Presenters will include Airbus Helicopters, Bell,… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: MD Helicopters 369 series, 500N, and 600N This FAA proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would supersede AD 2024-23-06. The proposed AD would continue to require repetitive inspections of… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Bell 407 The FAA is requesting comments by Jan. 2, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitive inspections… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC130 T2 This FAA proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require replacing main rotor blades that are not certificated for installation with serviceable… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 series The FAA is accepting comments through Jan. 2, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting the… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters/MBB BK 117 D-2 and D-3 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Dec. 23, requires a revision of the existing rotorcraft flight manual supplement… Continue reading →
Loft Dynamics, Trifork to train pilots using Apple VR headset The companies are developing LoftHOME, which will offer pilot training at home using the Apple Vision Pro virtual reality (VR)… Continue reading →
FAA qualifies Bell 525 simulator to Level C Bell Textron has obtained FAA Level C qualification for its Bell 525 flight simulator from Textron company TRU Simulation +… Continue reading →
