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The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power-line pole’s static arm during gusty wind conditions, light turbulence, and low-level wind shear conditions, which resulted in main-rotor blade contact with the static arm and a loss of control.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Investigators identified an unlit landing zone as a contributing factor.

Bangalore, India–based SAMSOS will provide the electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) for the SkyDrive SD-05 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

This FAA proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require repetitive inspections of the left-hand and right-hand tube assemblies on the AB139/AW139 plus the left-hand and right-hand pedal-shaft assemblies on the AW189. The FAA is accepting comments through Mar. 12.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is requesting feedback by Feb. 20 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 05 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment.

The FAA is accepting comments through Mar. 12 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require modifying and reidentifying a certain affected MS18027 type hook or replacing it with a serviceable part. This proposed AD would also prohibit installing an affected part on any helicopter without first meeting certain requirements.

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) report covers various metrics, including average accident rates and average fatal-accident rates for the past five years.

The FAA is accepting comments through Feb. 23 on revisions to the flight restrictions over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) that would reduce the potential for midair collisions involving helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft traffic. The revisions will fully implement a recommendation from the US National Transportation Safety Board. The interim final rule takes effect today, Jan. 23.

VAI joins the coalition of aviation stakeholders to encourage members of the US Congress to pass the FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, which includes an increased investment in US air traffic control modernization and legislation and prevents the FAA from closing during future US government shutdowns.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation has published a guide for public airports in the state that are seeking to introduce electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and drones into their operations.