Archer Aviation provides update on eIPP program Archer is targeting piloted vertical takeoff and landing aircraft flights later this year under the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and… Continue reading →
VAI Spotlight on Safety: It’s OK to Stay In this companion article to the March 2026 VAI Spotlight on Safety feature, air ambulance pilot Jessica Meiris explains why,… Continue reading →
USHST newsletter highlights FAA’s Lee Roskop Roskop, aviation safety coordinator (rotorcraft) for the FAA, is a member of the US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Steering Committee… Continue reading →
EASA, Airbus, Loft launch VR training initiative in Nepal Under a partnership with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus Helicopters, Loft Dynamics is introducing a new… Continue reading →
At Ohio State, the race to reshape emergency rescue is on (VIDEO) (Ohio State News) – A group of students has created a small transportable uncrewed aerial rescue technology flight vehicle, or… Continue reading →
VAI applauds release of FAA SAIB on rotorcraft loss of control prevention technology The FAA has issued a special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) that highlights how stability augmentation and autopilot systems can significantly… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS 332C/C1 and L/L1/L2 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 7, requires replacing the rotor-shaft assembly; modifying the rotating swashplate assembly… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC120B This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 7, requires a one-time inspection of the position of the bonding… Continue reading →
Coptersafety names new chief flight instructor The company has appointed Eetu Peuraniemi to the role. He succeeds Martin Berner, who remains with Coptersafety as a Leonardo… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus AS 332C/C1, AS 332L/L1/L2, and EC225LP The FAA is accepting comments through Apr. 17 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which requires inspecting the horizontal stabilizer and… Continue reading →
