Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo AB139 and AW139 The FAA is requesting comments by Mar. 9 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require replacement of certain… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175B This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Limitations and Normal Procedures… Continue reading →
Revised EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Swashplate Bearing – Inspections,… Continue reading →
Trakka Systems installs searchlight on French Airbus H160 The company has integrated its TrakkaBeam A800 searchlight on the Airbus H160 for the French Gendarmerie Nationale. Continue reading →
New helicopters, base upgrades boost LifeFlight to record year LifeFlight Australia is reporting a new operational record for 2025, assisting a total of 8,838 patients across 3,857 helicopter missions.… Continue reading →
Rotortrade releases 2025 market report for Asia-Pacific region The report includes data about fleet composition by helicopter OEM; mission types; maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities; and financing options. Continue reading →
CAE names new head of finance team The Canadian training and simulation provider has appointed Ryan McLeod as CFO, effective Feb. 23. McLeod was previously CFO of… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2F The FAA is accepting comments through Mar. 6, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would supersede AD 2024-24-02,… Continue reading →
French Navy to add 6 Airbus VSR700 uncrewed aerial systems The French military has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group to provide a half dozen VSR700s for… Continue reading →
Eve targets 2027 for initial operations of eVTOL aircraft Eve Air Mobility is building six conforming electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototypes for its flight-testing campaign after the… Continue reading →
