Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117 D-3 This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD) would require a one-time inspection of affected swashplates and replacement, if necessary. It would… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS355 series The FAA is accepting comments through Oct. 30 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require revising the airworthiness… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175B This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Emergency Procedures Section –… Continue reading →
Revised EASA AD: EC135, EC635, BK 117, and H160-B This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Section Emergency Procedures –… Continue reading →
Archer Aviation plans to join FAA’s eVTOL pilot program The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker will participate in the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program along with… Continue reading →
ERAU, NASA partner on aerospace research, education Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center signed an agreement Sep.… Continue reading →
Airport markings and signs: Do helicopter pilots really need to know them? The short answer is yes. Test your knowledge with this FAA quiz to find out why. Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: Join an industry advisory council By participating in one of VAI’s industry advisory councils, formerly known as working groups, members can contribute their expertise on… Continue reading →
VAI staff member elected to board of Eastern Region Helicopter Council VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative Josh Rousseau was elected to the council’s board of directors during the organization’s annual meeting… Continue reading →
Airbus program manager maps out future for H145 platform Airbus Helicopters has published a Q&A with Daniela Dudek, H145 head of program, about developments with military and commercial variants… Continue reading →
