LifeFlight crew winches injured hiker from Australian mountain A LifeFlight Australia crew based in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, airlifted the hiker Feb. 22 from Mount Coolum. Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Mar. 10, 2026, will supersede AD 2025-07-06, issued Jan. 2, 2025. The… Continue reading →
VAI supports bipartisan ALERT Act to implement NTSB safety recommendations from 2025 midair collision near KDCA VAI expressed strong support for the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 in a Feb. 20… Continue reading →
USHST industry chair provides insights into accident figures US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Industry Chair Chris Baur, a member of the VAI Board of Directors, shares details about… Continue reading →
VAI replies to FCC on spectrum changes that interfere with radio altimeters VAI, joined by a broad aviation coalition, supports the action but cautioned the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement… Continue reading →
Airbus highlights H125 in avalanche control with Savoie (VIDEO) After heavy snowfall, avalanche-control teams use helicopters to trigger controlled explosions that reduce risks in ski areas and along mountain… Continue reading →
Archer to establish UK engineering hub in Bristol Archer Aviation has selected a location in Bristol, South West England, for the home of its engineering hub in the… Continue reading →
LIFT introduces next-gen helicopter pilot helmet LIFT Aviation and LIFT Airborne Technologies designed the new AV3 Assault rotary-wing helmet for US military, military contractor, and general… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopter Deutschland EC135 series and EC635 series This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 64 – Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Blades –… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 and EC635 This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 64 – Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Blades –… Continue reading →
