13-Mar-2024Source: Boost Systems
Boost Systems continues to expand its mission equipment offering and is pleased to announce their H125/AS350 Quick Release Cargo Basket and Boarding Step are now FAA Approved. BOOST Systems has been awarded Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR00184IB for its Airbus H125/AS350/355 Quick Release Cargo Basket and Boarding Step, previously approved by... Read more
11-Mar-2024Source: Coptersafety
Coptersafety is happy to announce they are joining the Whirly-Girls International as a sponsor with two FAA AW139 Type Rating scholarships. “At Coptersafety, we recognize the importance to increase diversity in the vertical aviation industry. As part of our commitment to fostering inclusivity, we are proud to announce the Whirly-Girls scholarship,” as shared by Coptersafety’s... Read more
8-Mar-2024Source: FAA
Thirty-two schools will receive $13.5 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. $9 million will go to 20 schools as part of the FAA’s Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development program. These grants will help build back the pipeline of... Read more
7-Mar-2024Source: Hillsboro Aviation
Hillsboro Heli Academy proudly announces that it has been granted Examining Authority by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This designation further solidifies Hillsboro Heli Academy’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to producing highly skilled helicopter pilots. As an FAA-approved Part 141 flight school, Hillsboro Heli Academy has consistently upheld rigorous standards in training and... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Skytrac
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, and the Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), a leading international provider of solutions for aircraft systems and services across multiple aviation segments, today announced that they completed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada (TCCA) certified AW139 Standard Type Certification... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America has been awarded a phase one, cybersecurity research contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to identify and categorise all the data transmitted across three Cybersecurity Data Science (CSDS) Aviation Architecture Framework (AAF) domains to understand the broad scope of aviation-related data and the underlying architectures that support transmission and use... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters (Heli Expo Booth #3708) and GPMS International (Booth #3016) have completed design, manufacturing, and installation in support of obtaining an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Foresight MX on the CH-47D platform. Foresight MX stands as the sole predictive Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) available to CH-47D operators, offering an integrated suite... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America announces the global launch of its Federal Aviation Administration technical standard order approved AeroSync Mission connectivity system as an aftermarket solution for all Part 27 and 29 helicopters. AeroSync Mission provides helicopter operators an in-air and on-ground, Wi-Fi and cellular hotspot that supports a variety of use cases, including connecting air... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace announced that the company has attained FAA STC approval for the installation of True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion STC kits for the Airbus H125/AS350, AS355, EC-120, H130/EC130, Bell 206A/B, 206L/L1/L3/L4, Enstrom 480B, Hiller UH-12E and MD 369/500 helicopters and the True Blue Power® TB20 battery in H125/AS350, AS355 helicopters. Operators of these aircraft... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace has received FAA STC approval SR04644CH for the installation of True Blue Power® TB20 Lithium-ion battery in Airbus H125/AS350, and AS355 helicopters. The STC approval for the TB20 Lithium-ion battery follows Airwolf’s recent STC approval of TB17 Lithium-ion STC kits for Airbus H125/AS350, AS355, EC-120, H130/EC130, Bell 206A/B, 206L/L1/L3/L4, Enstrom 480B, Hiller UH-12E... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Schweizer
Schweizer is pleased to announce it is expanding factory overhaul services under its FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification to help reduce customers’ costs. New services now available for the S300C, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters include overhauls of main and tail rotor gearboxes, landing gear dampeners, and actuators. “Schweizer customers are asking for ways to... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace is on the brink of a major milestone as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) nears final approval for the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) of its groundbreaking T1000-E Wildfire Suppression System. Following months of rigorous testing and evaluation, Recoil Aerospace anticipates STC approval for the T1000-E system, signaling a significant advancement in aerial firefighting technology. “We... Read more
23-Feb-2024Source: Avidyne
Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems, is pleased to announce that U.K.-based Horizon Design Services has received Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) validation of an Approved Model List-Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC) for installation of the Avidyne IFD-Series FMS/ GPS/ NAV/ COM systems as replacements for legacy GNS-Series... Read more
22-Feb-2024Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced it has become the first developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to complete the third of five stages of the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) type certification process. During the third stage of the process, Joby submitted... Read more
21-Feb-2024Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD and AATD flight simulators, will be attending the HAI Heli Expo to be held on February 27, 28 and 29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California (USA). For the second consecutive year, the company – which will be located at booth 8041 and at... Read more
12-Feb-2024Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is celebrating the opening of its brand-new, FAA-approved repair station, number EHCR228E. The state-of-the-art repair station operates within Enstrom’s Menominee, MI factory. It will provide helicopter maintenance, damage repairs, upgrades, and component overhauls, all at the hands of Enstrom’s premier repair experts. “This is a significant upgrade to what customers might have... Read more
9-Feb-2024Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has received its Part 145 Repair Station Certificate from the FAA, qualifying the Company to perform select maintenance activities on aircraft and marking another key step on the path to commercializing Joby’s electric air... Read more
8-Feb-2024Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today that it received its Part 145 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Under FAA regulations, Archer is now authorized to perform specialized aircraft repair services while maintaining the highest levels of safety and compliance, a key requirement... Read more
8-Feb-2024Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) announced that they are well underway in constructing the Company’s first three conforming Midnight aircraft, with the first aircraft set to begin final assembly in the coming weeks. Archer’s initial fleet of piloted aircraft will begin piloted flight testing later this year, and subsequently be used in “for credit” flight... Read more
5-Feb-2024Source: RHC
Robinson Helicopter Company has secured FAA approval for a new empennage configuration for its R44 aircraft. This accomplishment follows the FAA’s prior approval for the same configuration on the R66 Turbine, announced in September 2023. The development and testing of the new empennage design spanned several years, resulting in enhance handling characteristics during high-speed flight.... Read more
5-Feb-2024Source: FAA
In response to a biennial request from Helicopter Association International (HAI), the FAA has issued a two-year extension of Exemption 6002, permitting properly trained air ambulance/medical evacuation pilots employed by HAI member companies to remove and reinstall liquid oxygen (LOX) system containers under certain conditions. This extension, titled 6002O, is effective 01 February 2024 and,... Read more
12-Jan-2024Source: AOPA
While the FAA develops regulatory language intended to govern beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), AOPA has been working with industry partners to ensure these new rules allow for safe integration and do not have a negative impact on general aviation. Specifically, AOPA has been adamant that there not... Read more
18-Dec-2023Source: UrbanX Air
UrbanX Air – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (JET: NEO; JET.B: NEO; JETMF: OTCQB) (GlobalX), which operates the Miami-based airline GlobalX – and Eve Air Mobility (Eve) (NYSE: EVEX and EVEXW) have announced plans to bring Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to Miami by launching electric commuter flights throughout the South Florida area beginning in... Read more
15-Dec-2023Source: Coptersafety
Coptersafety is pleased to announce the addition of FAA approved H145 Initial, Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), and Recurrent training programs to our FAA Part 142 Training Center certification. “Coptersafety has been providing H145 training since 2017 in our Level-D flight simulators and first-class training center. We are pleased to announce that we are continuing to... Read more
5-Dec-2023Source: Boost Systems
Boost Systems, known as the global leader in fully certified Human External Cargo Systems, Personal Carrying Device Systems and related Training Services is pleased to announce the recent addition of Quick Release Cargo Baskets to their product offering. BOOST Systems has been awarded a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its... Read more
1-Dec-2023Source: Doroni
Doroni Aerospace, a pioneering force in sustainable transportation and urban air mobility, proudly announces today that they have received official FAA Airworthiness Certification of their revolutionary eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, the Doroni H1. This certification marks a pivotal moment in aviation history, positioning Doroni Aerospace as a leader in the burgeoning field... Read more
30-Nov-2023
Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is proud to announce it has earned FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification. The certification allows Schweizer to repair and overhaul its aircraft and components at the factory with an FAA-approved quality system. “We are extremely grateful to our partners at the FAA who... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: ARC Aerosystems
ARC Aerosystems is proud to announce the return of the iconic Avian Pegasus gyroplane, a revolutionary aircraft that was developed in Canada during the 1960s. The Pegasus was, and remains, the only FAA Part 27 certified gyroplane in the world, featuring a unique jump take-off and zero-roll landing capability that makes it ideal for advanced... Read more
3-Nov-2023Source: Alpine Aerotech
Alpine Aerotech announced that they have officially received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for a convenient stowage compartment that installs to the AFT of the center pedestal in Bell medium helicopters (205, 212, 412) The Alpine Aerotech AFT Pedestal Stowage Compartment utilizes dead space between the... Read more
30-Oct-2023Source: FAA
The FAA is partnering with the U.S. Air Force to help support the safe integration of Advanced Air Mobility aircraft into the National Airspace System. Under an agreement signed during an Oct. 25 event at Duke Field in Florida, the agencies will exchange data and share capabilities and expertise for testing these emerging technologies. “A... Read more
25-Oct-2023Source: HAI
Following a 98-0 bipartisan vote by the US Senate, Michael G. Whitaker was approved on Tuesday to lead the FAA. He is most recently the chief operating officer of Supernal, Hyundai’s advanced air mobility (AAM) company. Whitaker also has previous FAA experience: from 2013–14, he served as the deputy administrator, where he led the agency’s... Read more
24-Oct-2023Source: HeliFlite
As of October 2023, HeliFlite, the leading private, luxury helicopter charter provider, has expanded its operations to include international routes to the Bahamas and Caribbean. HeliFlite’s new services to these destinations are a coup for the rapidly growing South Florida client base. With existing operations in South Florida, HeliFlite will now offer a convenient and luxurious travel experience from all South Florida airfields to... Read more
27-Sep-2023Source: Meeker Aviation
Meeker-Airfilm are pleased to announce we have received FAA approval for for our very popular Utility Step Mount for the Airbus H145 D3 helicopter. The Step Mount offers the most robust design, dual payloads capability and greatest camera stability... Read more
27-Sep-2023Source: Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
In a significant milestone for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, the FAA has issued the first conditional approval for a Vertiport at Allen C. Perkinson Blackstone Army Airfield (KBKT), in Blackstone, Virginia. This action creates a path for the airport to establish the first licensed public-use Vertiport in the state and the nation. NAVOS Air, a... Read more
27-Sep-2023
In a significant milestone for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, the FAA has issued the first conditional approval for a Vertiport at Allen C. Perkinson Blackstone Army Airfield (KBKT), in Blackstone, Virginia. This action creates a path for the airport to establish the first licensed public-use Vertiport in the state and the nation. NAVOS Air,... Read more
13-Sep-2023Source: Salus Aviation
Salus Aviation has developed a multi-purpose dual hook for use on the BK117 helicopter and is pleased to announce this system has now been approved by Transport Canada. This dual hook system meets 29.865 requirements and is capable of Class B and D Human External Cargo (HEC) load combinations per FAA AC133-1B. FAA Certification Pending... Read more
25-Aug-2023Source: JetBlue
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU), announces the launch of its eighth Gateway development program, Gateway Rotor Transition Program (RTP). Gateway RTP establishes a prescribed talent pathway for U.S. military-trained rotary wing aviators to transition their existing expertise as helicopter pilots and acquire the necessary skills and certifications needed to join JetBlue as a first officer. Accepted candidates... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) has weighed in on FAA efforts to regulate pilot certification and training for powered-lift aircraft. To view HAI’s comments to the FAA, click here. Powered-lift aircraft take off and land vertically, then transition to fixed-wing lift for forward flight. This technology is one of many steps toward further adoption of advanced air... Read more
17-Aug-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that its Midnight eVTOL aircraft has continued hitting key certification milestones on schedule, with the FAA recently starting to approve Archer’s certification plans for its Midnight production aircraft and recently issuing its first Midnight aircraft a Special Airworthiness Certificate... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. In tandem with earnings, Archer made a series of announcements that reinforce its path to FAA certification and commercial operations in 2025. Archer has landed a $215... Read more
8-Aug-2023Source: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving to improve Hawaii air tour safety. The agency has outlined a consistent new process where air tour operators can receive authorization to safely descend below specific altitudes to avoid flying into bad weather. “This process will help prevent situations where pilots encounter poor visibility and become disoriented,” said David Boulter, the... Read more
2-Aug-2023Source: Black Widow Helicopters
Black Widow Helicopters, a provider of cutting-edge aerial firefighting and utility mission aircraft, has solidified its commitment to excellence with a significant multi-product order from Aerometals, a precision aerospace manufacturing company. The order includes 25 engine inlet barrier filter (IBF) for the Airbus H125 platform, along with 22 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) parts manufacturer approval... Read more
25-Jul-2023Source: HAI
Modified helicopter routes are coming to the North Capital Region, which comprises areas of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C., thanks to a successful partnership involving US House Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.-08), the FAA, HAI, and the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC). “This has been a very successful program all around,” says Jeff Smith, chair... Read more
21-Jul-2023Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds the bipartisan passage of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act by the House of Representatives. The bill, which will reauthorize the FAA for five years, is a broad package that impacts all aspects of aviation, not just the agency’s function and policies. HAI thanks the House... Read more
20-Jul-2023Source: Cicaré USA
Cicaré USA shared that the Cicaré 8 helicopter achieved certification under the LTF-ULH regulations for ultralight helicopters (under 600 kg or 1320 lbs max take-off weight), the first helicopter to be certified under this new weight class. The Cicaré 8 also holds a certification in France under its Class 6 requirements and the Cicaré Trainer... Read more
20-Jul-2023Source: FAA
The FAA released an implementation plan detailing the steps it and others will need to take to safely enable advanced air mobility operations in the near term. The “Innovate28” plan includes various components and the sequence they will occur in for operations to be at scale at one or more sites by 2028. “This plan shows how... Read more
18-Jul-2023Source: Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics (formerly VRM Switzerland), a leader in virtual reality (VR) flight simulation devices for pilots worldwide, announced an unprecedented partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Loft Dynamics’ simulators – the first and only VR flight simulators with regulatory approval in Europe – are now undergoing U.S. evaluation by the FAA. The FAA has selected Loft Dynamics’ Airbus... Read more
11-Jul-2023Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced it has submitted all of its Certification Plans to the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), marking further progress toward completing the third of five stages required to certify its aircraft for commercial use. In the third stage... Read more
6-Jul-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) proudly hosted the Federal AAM Interagency Working Group at its flight test facility recently. The delegation of federal stakeholders featured more than 70 representatives from the DOT, White House, FAA, NASA, FCC, DOD, NTIA, and other agencies who met with over 20 Archer executives. As part of the visit, the attendees... Read more
6-Jul-2023Source: ASKA
ASKA™ A5 is the world’s first flying car to start the type certification process with the FAA. The Silicon Valley air mobility company’s prototype was awarded Certificate of Authorization (COA) and Special Airworthiness Certification by the FAA and has started flight testing. Since 2022 ASKA has performed successful ground testing and in Q1/2023 began conducting on-street... Read more
3-Jul-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the H160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft’s development and positioning it for entry into the U.S. market. “We are pleased to receive FAA certification for the H160, which is testament to many years of hard work and commitment from our teams... Read more
3-Jul-2023Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced it has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate for the first aircraft built at its Pilot Production Line in Marina, California. Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, the certificate allows Joby to begin flight testing of its first production prototype. The aircraft... Read more
29-Jun-2023Source: DART Aerospace
DART Aerospace is proud to announce that it has received an FAA STC amendment, for the H145 Fire Attack™ System (FAS). This amendment now includes installation on D-2 and D-3 helicopter models as well as the previously approved C-2 model. The DART Aerospace H145 Fire Attack™ System, specifications are: – Capacity: 260 GAL (985 L)... Read more
29-Jun-2023Source: Skyryse
Skyryse is now running a daily, active flight campaign powered by fly-by-wire and the company’s FlightOS interface. Skyryse has been actively testing FlightOS in a Robinson R44 since 2018 and held its first flight in the R66 testbed in 2022. With the maturity of FlightOS and advancement in simplified operations, Skyryse is now moving its... Read more
28-Jun-2023Source: Schweizer
Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300C, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is pleased to announce it has received FAA approval for its Crash Resistant Fuel System (CRFS). The tanks are available for installation on all new S300 series helicopters. Both main and auxiliary CRFSs are approved and fully comply with applicable 14CFR27 regulations. The tanks... Read more
27-Jun-2023Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced that it has received the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) G-1 Certification Basis necessary for type certificate validation of its Lilium Jet by the FAA. In 2020, Lilium’s primary airworthiness authority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), issued its... Read more
26-Jun-2023Source: Vertical Flight Solutions
Vertical Flight Solutions (VFS) by EuroTec is pleased to announce FAA and Transport Canada approval for the True Blue Power TB20 Lithium-Ion Battery kit in H125/ AS350 helicopters. The 20 amp-hour True Blue Power Lithium-Ion battery offered by VFS presents several remarkable features, including on-condition maintenance, an increase in useful payload of up to 21.5... Read more
26-Jun-2023Source: HAI
Operators, FAA, law enforcement, airport representatives, Helicopter Association International (HAI), and other stakeholders from the New York City–New Jersey region met last week at a joint FAA-HAI Helicopter Symposium to proactively address the concerns of residents with helicopter operations in their area. Sound complaints were at the top of that list. Jeff Smith, HAI’s current... Read more
19-Jun-2023Source: HAI
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed—with bipartisan support—a sweeping bill that reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and addresses many important safety, workforce, technology, and other issues facing the rotorcraft and other aviation industries. The bill now moves to the House floor for consideration. Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds this first step in securing... Read more
15-Jun-2023Source: HAI
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed—with bipartisan support—a sweeping bill that reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and addresses many important safety, workforce, technology, and other issues facing the rotorcraft and other aviation industries. The bill now moves to the House floor for consideration. Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds this first step in securing... Read more
14-Jun-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) has appointed Billy Nolen, former acting FAA Administrator, as its Chief Safety Officer. Nolen’s expertise in aviation safety and flight operations, along with his deep passion and excitement for advanced air mobility, will further strengthen Archer’s ability to successfully commercialize urban air mobility at scale. “Billy is an incredible leader... Read more
7-Jun-2023Source: Garmin
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announced Supplemental Type Certification (STC) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Bell 407 and Robinson R66 helicopters. A powerful solution for helicopter owners and operators, the GI 275 is a scalable, cost-conscious approach to an avionics upgrade that is a direct replacement for a variety... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Erickson
An Erickson Incorporated S-64F Air Crane® helicopter was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for night vision goggle (NVG) operation on April 6, 2023. The approval is a key component of Erickson’s integrated NVG program, which aims to offer customers increased flexibility and expanded operational capabilities. This added proficiency presents the opportunity for increased tactical... Read more
10-May-2023Source: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an updated blueprint for airspace and procedure changes to accommodate future air taxis and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. Under the blueprint, AAM operations will begin at a low rate with air taxis flying much as helicopters do today. They’ll use existing routes and infrastructure such as helipads and early... Read more
27-Apr-2023Source: Guardian Agriculture
Guardian Agriculture, the leading developer of Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems for commercial-scale sustainable farming, today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its aircraft nationwide. FAA approval makes Guardian Agriculture the first commercially authorized eVTOL in the U.S., allowing Guardian Agriculture to safely operate its systems... Read more
26-Apr-2023Source: HAI
Following a six-month study of rotorcraft sound in the greater Washington, D.C., area, Congressman Don Beyer (Va.-8) joined the FAA in announcing plans to modify helicopter routes in the District of Columbia and parts of Northern Virginia. The FAA based these route modifications on data collected from a six-month pilot program launched by Helicopter Association... Read more
3-Apr-2023Source: Skyryse
Skyryse, bringing trust, safety, and accessibility of flight for all through its flagship technology, commemorates the sixth anniversary of the first lightweight unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) flight achieved on March 29, 2017. This aviation milestone has become a driving force in Skyryse’s innovative approach to bringing the joy and freedom of aviation to all... Read more
29-Mar-2023Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced this week that it has been awarded U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Contract 6973GH-22-D-00076 – Night Vision Goggle Pilot Training. “Winning this contract is a testament to the ASU team and our commitment to night vision training,” said ASU President Dr. Joseph Estrera. “Not only will we... Read more
28-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
On 16-17th March, in Cascina Costa di Samarate (Italy), EASA CT staff were given the chance to fly the AW609. The EASA flight crew took part in the first round of familiarisation activities for the AW609 programme. This event marks the first time EASA has flown the AW609, after the FAA’s pre-TIA (Type Inspection Authorization) flight test... Read more
28-Mar-2023Source: GAMA
During the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Safety Summit, held on March 15, general aviation (GA) industry leaders participated both in the opening public session and later in a closed-door breakout session to discuss current challenges and improvements needed to enhance the safety of GA operations. The public session was opened by Department of Transportation Secretary... Read more
16-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the Alternate Gross Weight (AGW) of the H135 that will further boost the mission capabilities of the helicopter in North America. H135 helicopters with the new AGW will benefit from a 265 lb increased take-off weight and useful load. This increase can also be used to extend the... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has received EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for its Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Approach modification for the Airbus H215 helicopter. The modification adds RNP approach capability down to Localiser Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) minima which resolves future obsolescence issues for Instrument... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Schweizer
Schweizer (HAI HELI-EXPO BOOTH #C4420), manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is proud to announce it has received a full FAA Production Certificate to produce its iconic S300 and S300CBi helicopters. Schweizer has been producing aircraft under a Production Under Type Certificate Approval (PUTC), which requires significant FAA oversight for each aircraft... Read more
3-Mar-2023Source: REB Technologies
REB Technologies Inc. “REBTECH” in February completed their latest FAA STC for Night Vision Lighting. This one involves a UH-60A for aircraft owner HeliStream Inc. in Costa Mesa, California. This is the first of two aircraft under contract with HeliStream, the second being a Bell 205 which has already started main component production at the REBTECH... Read more
28-Feb-2023Source: Congressman Jimmy Panetta
U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23), co-chairs of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) caucus, and 26 Members of Congress wrote Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to encourage the integration of AAM in national airspace in order to continue U.S. aviation leadership and set standards for the world. Advanced air mobility aircraft are... Read more