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The FAA is seeking comments by May 5 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require updating the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or the instructions for continued airworthiness. It would also require updating the existing maintenance or inspection program, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD.

(GlobeNewswire) – The test flight from the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft start-up took place at the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Center at San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD) under a partnership with the FAA’s Alaska Center for UAS Integration.

Bell Textron delivered the first of 15 helicopters to the air medical operator during last week’s VERTICON 2025 as part of an agreement signed in November 2024.

(National Business Aviation Association) – As part of its goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the aviation industry is working to find and implement a replacement for 100LL fuel. The uncertainty of what that solution will look like is causing apprehension among Alaska’s business aircraft operators.

The chairs of the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Aviation Subcommittee have issued a statement supporting the nomination of Republic Airways President and CEO Bryan Bedford to serve as the next FAA administrator.

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, the helicopter services provider offers a range of maintenance, repair, and modification services in addition to certification help for aircraft operators.

Electric aviation company magniX has launched its HeliStorm range of lightweight, high-speed electric engines. The engines are designed for helicopters, from light single-engine to larger hybrid-electric twin-engine rotorcraft, as well as for airborne power generation.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain proper clearance from power lines.

According to new data, 32% of LifeFlight Australia’s flights took place at night during a recent quarter, up from 30% the previous year.

(The Korea Herald) – According to the South Korean Army Command, the drone struck a military helicopter Mar. 17 at an airfield in Yangju, Gyeonggi. The collision led to a fire that destroyed the helicopter.