ROTOR DailyPeople Seizing her opportunity: National Guard pilot fulfills dream to fly (DVIDS) - Catherine Trujillo overcame US Army age restrictions to fulfill her dream of becoming a helicopter pilot…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Archer completes 6-week wind-tunnel test of Midnight aircraft Archer tested its Midnight eVTOL aircraft in a Swiss wind tunnel to validate its performance and design for…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News FAA selects Aviation Specialties Unlimited for NVG training Aviation Specialties Unlimited has been awarded an FAA contract for night-vision goggles (NVG) pilot training. The company will…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Vertical Flight Society announces 2023 Lichten award winners The Vertical Flight Society has announced the winners of its prestigious Robert L. Lichten technical award.Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Duke cardiologist, NC State engineer research drone defibrillator delivery system (VIDEO) (WNCN) - Duke cardiologist Dr. Monique Starks and North Carolina State University drone engineer Evan Arnold are working…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Lilium, Customcells ramp up silicon-anode battery-cell production (Globe Newswire) - The production line in Tübingen, Germany, will deliver thousands of cells annually and is on…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Vertical Flight Society announces group recipients of its 2023 awards This year’s winners will be recognized at the Vertical Flight Society’s Grand Awards Banquet on May 18 during…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry NewsUncategorized Altaport announces new team to automate eVTOL/drone vertiport operations (Urban Air Mobility) - Aerodrome automation systems developer Altaport has announced new partnerships that will allow the company…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople European Business Aviation Association mourns death of Athar Husain Khan The European Business Aviation Association secretary-general passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Mar. 26, at the age of 60.Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Hensoldt Optronics builds new plant in Oberkochen Hensoldt broke ground on a new building yesterday in response to the steadily growing demand for high-performance military…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News LifeNet of New York expands air medical services in Mohawk Valley LifeNet, a subdivision of Air Methods, is expanding its critical-care coverage in the state with a new location…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News EASA boosts partnerships with academia with 1st European_Academia @EASA conference The two-day conference, put on last week by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), was part of…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus achieves in-flight autonomous guidance, control of drone from tanker aircraft Airbus Defence and Space and the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blade, Jaunt Air Mobility partner to launch UAM operations in India Blade India and Jaunt Air Mobility have partnered to launch electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations in…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents ATC tower unstaffed at time of deadly Baton Rouge helicopter crash (VIDEO) (WBRZ) - The FAA’s air traffic control tower was unstaffed when a Baton Rouge (Louisiana) Police Department helicopter…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Japan Post accelerates, expands trials of mail drone delivery (Drone DJ) - Japan Post is moving quickly with its plans to introduce mail drone delivery services in…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News India unveils ambitious AAM plan (Deccan Herald) - India is looking at transitioning into electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) advanced air mobility…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Precision Aviation Group announces organizational promotions, changes (Controller) - Precision Aviation Group (PAG) has announced a series of organizational changes to align leadership resources with…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety Police helicopter in Exeter, England, endures sustained laser strike (BBC) - A National Police Air Service helicopter was targeted by a laser as it flew over Exeter,…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News Phil Washington withdraws from FAA administrator consideration (AIN) - Phil Washington, whose nomination as FAA administrator faced a barrage of Republican opposition, has withdrawn his…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Alberta county contributes more than $500K to STARS Sturgeon County was recognized Mar. 23 as the first municipality in central Alberta, Canada, to contribute more than…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Air Methods expands air medical services with WellSpan Health Air Methods and WellSpan Health have opened WellFlight Lancaster, a new critical-care base in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News France’s Ascendance receives EUR21 million for ATEA hybrid eVTOL development (Urban Air Mobility) - Ascendance Flight Technologies, a start-up dedicated to sustainable aviation, has raised EUR21 million from…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Arlington, Virginia, considering drones to enforce traffic laws, assist police and fire departments (VIDEO) (WRC-TV) - Drones could be used to help the Arlington County police and fire departments with everything from…Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635, and MBB-BK117 helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0066, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635 and MBB-BK117 helicopters, ATA 25 – Equipment…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Robinson issues service letters for R22 SL-89B, R44 SL-75B, and R66 SL-35B In revision B, dated Mar. 24, Robinson notified R22-series, R44-series, and R66 owners, operators, and maintenance personnel that…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Riverside County helicopter crash victims identified (VIDEO) (CBS Los Angeles) - The pilot and a passenger, also a pilot, died in a helicopter crash in…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News EASA pilots fly AW609 tiltrotor for 1st time (Vertical) - The flights took place on Mar. 16 and 17 in Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy, and…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents 2 Louisiana officers killed in police helicopter crash (VIDEO) (KVHP) - Two Baton Rouge police officers died in a helicopter crash on Mar. 26 while aiding in…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Flexjet unveils new European private helicopter division Flexjet has welcomed its first super-midsize Sikorsky S-76 helicopter to its European fleet, as it becomes the first…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blade Air Mobility to present at the 2023 Jefferies eVTOL Summit Blade Air Mobility CEO Rob Wiesenthal will present at the Jefferies eVTOL Summit on Mar. 28 at 11:00…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Indian Coast Guard helicopter crashes at Cochin Airport during training session, 2 injured (VIDEO) (Mirror Now) - Two of three crew members were injured when an Indian Coast Guard helicopter crashed on…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople The Eastern Region Helicopter Council expresses its deep sorrow for the passing of Paul Larsen Paul Larsen had a long and successful career as a helicopter pilot and manager at Sterling Helicopter’s Penns…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Dubai Helipark starts 2nd phase construction (Global Sky Media) - New rotorcraft facility being built at Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW) will expand ramp…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople Former FAA administrator and Delta board member Michael Huerta joins Joby’s board of directors (Business Wire) - In addition to Michael Huerta, Joby’s board members also include executives from LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google,…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople IBAC mourns the loss of Australian business aviation advocate David C. Bell, OAM The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) mourns the loss of David C. Bell, a former CEO of the…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Helicopter business leaders open the door to eVTOLs (AIN) - Speakers at this week's Helicopter Investor conference in London, UK, mainly see advanced air mobility technology…Rotor DailyMarch 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web How much are drone pilots paying for insurance? What should drone insurance cost? (Drone DJ) - Drone operators in the United States should buy drone insurance to reduce liability risks from…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News US House holds full committee hearing on Advanced Air Mobility (VIDEO) (House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Republicans) - This hearing was for the National Drone and Advanced…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News US Senate Commerce Committee approves NOTAM Improvement Act (AV web) - A Senate panel passed a bill that would set a Sept. 30, 2024, deadline for…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News NBAA roundtable advocates for AAM in FAA reauthorization (NBAA) - NBAA's Advanced Air Mobility Roundtable marks legislative progress and continuing goals for 2023.Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News United Airlines and Archer announce first commercial electric air-taxi route in Chicago United Airlines and Archer have partnered to create the first commercial eVTOL air taxi route in the United…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB final report: Bell 206, Fairfield, California, Jun. 27, 2020 The US National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that probable cause was the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople AAMS announces selection of Jana Williams as new president and CEO (AAMS) - Jana Williams has been appointed as the next president and CEO of AAMS and MedEvac Foundation…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Swiss Helicopter agrees to buy 3 Dufour Aerospace tiltwing aircraft (sUAS) - Swiss Helicopter has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Dufour Aerospace to purchase two Aero2…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Flightcell: HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 review Flightcell showcased DZMx, DZMx PLUS, SmartHUB & Camera, and SVS at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023. They also partnered with…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve partners with Ferrovial Vertiports to explore urban air traffic management Eve Air Mobility has signed a letter of intent with Ferrovial Vertiports to explore the use of Eve's…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Calls for search-and-rescue in British Columbia drop to prepandemic levels (CBC/Radio Canada) - The BC Search and Rescue Association says that search-and-rescue calls in the Canadian province have…Rotor DailyMarch 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Flight Safety Foundation seeks nominations for 2023 Richard Crane Founder’s Award The award recognizes an organization for its sustained corporate leadership through lasting contributions in civil aviation. The nomination…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bell breaks ground on test lab for new helicopter parts as competitors’ protests over its US Army contract linger (Fort Worth Report) - Bell Textron Inc. executives broke ground on a new facility dedicated to testing parts…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA seeks public comment on proposed renewal of information collection on construction projects affecting navigation or NAS The FAA uses the information collected on forms 7460-1 and -2 to determine the effect proposed or actual…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Mars helicopter Ingenuity aces 48th flight on the Red Planet (Space.com) - NASA's Mars Helicopter completed its 48th flight on Mar. 21, flying over the Martian terrain at…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Australian Navy helicopter with 10 on board crashes off Jervis Bay (VIDEO) (9News) - The helicopter crashed during a training exercise, and just 2 of the 10 on board needed…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News EASA’s new drone strategy aims to make Europe a safe and attractive place for investment (Drone Life) - The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) discussed the future of drone regulations and industry…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB final report: Eurocopter EC130 B4, Waimea, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2022 The US National Transportation Safety Board concluded that the pilot's loss of control during landing, likely caused by…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News UK industry group calls for action to make eVTOL market a reality (ADS) - ADS, a trade association representing the UK aerospace industry, released a report outlining five key areas…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Vertical Aerospace confirms in shareholder letter that VX4 eVTOL preorders reached 1,400 Vertical Aerospace Ltd. has released a shareholder letter on its investor relations website and filed its annual report…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Just 6 of the world’s 113 UAM/AAM city programs prioritize air ambulance services (Urban Air Mobility) - In early 2023, 14 cities and regions globally launched new eVTOL/AAM (advanced air mobility)…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News SUN ’n FUN career fair is expanding… again! SUN ’n FUN and JSfirm.com host 10th Annual Career Fair, expanded to five days, from Mar. 28 through…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Florida’s Naples Airport Authority releases draft noise study (Naples Airport) - Florida's Naples Airport (KPAF) Authority prepares to digest and synthesize nearly 1,000 comments on its…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA SAFO: Aviation community to stay alert and mitigate safety risks due to recent events This SAFO informs the aviation community that several highly visible and notable recent events demonstrate the need for…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Eielson AFB, Alaska GPS testing is scheduled for Mar. 25–Apr. 5 at Eielson AFB, Alaska (AFCAK) 23-03, and may result in…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Idaho National Lab, Idaho GPS testing is scheduled for Mar. 27–Apr. 5 at Idaho National Lab, Idaho (NATLID) 23-01, and may result…Rotor DailyMarch 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Utah DPS helicopter crews hoist 18 people from flash flood in Buckskin Gulch canyon (Vertical) - Utah Department of Public Safety aircrews flew a total of 35 missions in support of the…Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Flight Safety Foundation establishes Asia Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety The Flight Safety Foundation will set up the new Asia Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety in Singapore to…Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Israeli government to fund setting up of an urban drone development zone (Urban Air Mobility) - The Israeli government will fund the setting up of a U-space municipal ecosystem as…Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety Wire strikes, education, awareness, and technology (AirMed & Rescue) - A helicopter pilot encounters many dangers, with wire strikes one of the most prevalent.…Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Close call at LA-area airport: Southwest Airlines flight and helicopter nearly collide on runway (ABC7 News) - The FAA is investigating a close call at Hollywood-Burbank Airport (KBUR), where a Southwest flight…Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News New York State Thruway awarded $1.5M federal grant for drone program (Auburn Citizen) - The New York State Thruway Authority will continue its drone program with the support of…Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Utah DPS helicopter rescues trending up this year (KSL NewsRadio) - The Utah Department of Public Safety is on pace to shatter its helicopter rescue totals…Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News United States announces sanctions on Iran drone procurement network (ABC) - The United States is imposing a new round of sanctions on Iranian firms and people accused…Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Florida Keys officials consider spending $52M on new medical helicopters (WPLG Local 10) - Monroe County is considering spending up to $52 million to replace its 22-year-old Trauma…Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Bell autonomous cargo drone crashes in Texas (FutureFlight) - A Bell autonomous pod transport (APT) 70 experimental cargo drone being developed for civil and military…Rotor DailyMarch 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News VFS announces 2023 individual recipients of awards The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announced the individual recipients of its prestigious 2023 awards. For nearly 80…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 orders boost Leonardo’s global commercial helicopter position Leonardo reports growth in the commercial helicopter market following a successful HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta, with almost…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News US Sens. Scott, Warner, Blackburn request cybersecurity analysis of Chinese-made drones US Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.); Mark Warner (D-Va.), chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; and Marsha…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Boeing to produce 184 Apaches for US Army, international customers Boeing will build 184 AH-64E Apaches for the US Army and international customers, including the first Apaches for…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo AW09 PS4 prototype performs 1st flight (VIDEO) The latest AW09 prototype, featuring the new Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2K engine, has performed its maiden flight.Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News San Francisco International Airport to host AIRTAXI World Congress 2023 (Urban Air Mobility) - San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) has been selected as the host of this year’s…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350, EC130, AS355, AS365, and SA 365 helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0064, Airbus Helicopters AS350, EC130, AS355, AS365, and SA 365 helicopters, ATA 62 –…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC120B helicopters This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 23-033, Airbus Helicopters EC120B helicopters, ATA 05 – Time Limits / Maintenance Checks…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Irish drone delivery start-up expanding to US, mainland Europe (VIDEO) (Forbes) - Manna Aero, which has already conducted more than 100,000 drone deliveries in multiple locations in Ireland,…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News China’s next helicopter could have wings (MSN) - China is reportedly developing a futuristic helicopter that combines wings and rotors.Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety GA leaders discuss safety challenges, needed improvements at FAA Safety Summit (VIDEO) At the FAA Safety Summit on Mar. 15, general aviation (GA) industry leaders, including HAI President and CEO…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Watch the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 air-dropped in its debut (VIDEO) (Motor Trend) - To unveil the outrageous 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, the automaker went all out…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Overair names Tom Whayne CFO Tom Whayne has been selected as the chief financial officer of Overair, overseeing the eVTOL company’s financial operations…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News NBAA: AAM experts offer predictions for 2023 and beyond In the latest National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) News Hour webinar, experts weighed in on the regulatory, investment,…Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Fort Irwin, California GPS testing is scheduled for Mar. 22–Apr. 1 at Fort Irwin, California (FTIRCA) 23-05, and may result in…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Firefighter suspended from helicopter rescues man from raging river (VIDEO) (CNN) - The man was seen gripping a rope and a concrete structure at the rain-swollen Los Angeles…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Germany to buy Airbus helicopters and convert some for combat (Reuters) - Germany's Defense Ministry wants to buy 82 Airbus H145M helicopters and convert some of them into…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA Safety Briefing: fatigue countermeasures The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is raising awareness about the issue of fatigue in 24/7 operations and providing…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News LYTE Aviation to present vision for 40-seat eVTOL (sUAS News) - Founder and CEO of LYTE Aviation, Freshta Farzam, shared her vision for a next-gen 40-seat…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB preliminary report: Robinson R44, Port O’Connor, Texas, Mar. 6, 2023 The US National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary investigative report of the accident in which R44II…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety Canada TSB urges updates to medical examiner guidelines The Transportation Safety Board of Canada recommended revisions to the Handbook for Civil Aviation Medical Examiners to ensure…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News White House aeronautics priorities: advanced air mobility and airspace integration The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has released the Biden-Harris administration's priorities for advancing…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve MCSO posts helicopter rescue of a kayaker on the Salt River (VIDEO) (KSAZ-TV) - The Maricopa County (Arizona) Sheriff's Office posted a video on Sunday showing a kayaker being rescued…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Colombian army helicopter crashes over city (VIDEO) (9News) - A Colombian military helicopter crashed in the city of Quibdó, in the country's west, killing at…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyEducation and Training EASA publishes FSTD special conditions development and assessment process (EASA) - EASA has established a process for special conditions development and assessment in flight simulation training devices…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News The helicopter industry searches for the next generation (Vertical) - The helicopter industry is constantly evolving and searching for ways to improve efficiency, safety, and performance.…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA proposes lengthening cockpit voice recording time to 25 hours (CNN) - The FAA is initiating rulemaking requiring longer-duration cockpit voice recorders for aircraft and establishing an Aviation…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Helicopter crash in Brazil kills 4 (The Star) - A helicopter crashed on a street in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, killing all four…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News LifeFlight Engineering’s future bolstered by planned new maintenance facility A new maintenance facility to be built at Archerfield Airport (YBAF) secures LifeFlight Engineering's capabilities for the future,…Rotor DailyMarch 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Wingcopter, ZAL partner to develop hydrogen power for delivery drone fleet German companies Wingcopter, a developer and operator of delivery drones, and ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research GmbH…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA Safety Briefing: hitting home runs with 1st responder training courses The FAA is offering training to first responders across the United States in how to safely assess aircraft…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Southern California Tactical Training Range, Mar. 21–30 GPS testing is scheduled for Mar. 21–30 at the Southern California Tactical Training Range (SCTTR), 23-02 (Revision 1),…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB preliminary report: Robinson R44, De Kalb, Texas, Mar. 11, 2023 The US National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary investigative report of the accident, in which one…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople Air ambulance pilot ‘privileged’ to fly helicopter she designed (BBC) - The first female helicopter pilot for the Dorset and Somerset (England) Air Ambulance has expressed her…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve Holding reports 4th quarter, FY 2022 results In 2022, Eve went public on the NYSE as EVEX, raising $355 million through a de-SPAC transaction with…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents At least 5 killed in mysterious north Iraq helicopter crash (AP News) - A Eurocopter AS350 crashed in the district of Chamanke in Dohuk Province Wednesday night, with…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Robinson issues service bulletins for R44 along with R22, R44, and R66 service letters The service bulletin regards actuator lower bearing A185 brackets; the service letters, a tail rotor static balance equivalent…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve Air Mobility cabin mock-up to make US debut at SXSW in Austin, Texas Eve Air Mobility will showcase its aviation design at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. The show…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Doroni Aerospace raises $3.5M+ from investors, achieves milestone eVTOL flight tests (GlobeNewswire) - Doroni Aerospace has successfully completed its second crowdfunding round on StartEngine.com, raising $2.4 million from 1,042…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents 2 army pilots die in helicopter crash in Arunachal Pradesh, India (Hindustan Times) - The crash of a Cheetah helicopter in Arunachal Pradesh Thursday resulted in the loss of…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News Investigators call for mandatory heart screening for half of Canadian pilots (AVweb) - Canada’s Transportation Safety Board is calling for mandatory cardiac risk assessments for all pilots older than…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News AutoFlight announces landmark commercial deal with EvFly for 205 eVTOL aircraft Global eVTOL aircraft maker AutoFlight has entered into a contract with Singapore-based EvFly that AutoFlight hopes demonstrates its…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Mitsui Bussan Aerospace orders 6 AW139 helicopters, reinforcing aircraft’s market dominance in Japan Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, Leonardo’s distributor for the AW139, AW169, and AW189 in Japan, has ordered six AW139s to…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News ICAO issues call for AAM infrastructure, global harmonization solutions The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has issued a new request for information (RFI) to public- and private-sector…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Suspect crashes helicopter after trying to steal it from Sacramento (California) airport (VIDEO) (CBS) - The FBI is leading the investigation into the attempted theft of the helicopter at Sacramento Executive…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety Virginia man arrested for shining laser pointer at police (VIDEO) (Fox) - A Virginia man was arrested last week after shining a laser pointer at a Fairfax County…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA Safety Briefing: drone safety roundup Rebekah Waters of the FAA UAS Integration Office explains why preparing for all potential issues when planning your…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety Readout from the FAA Aviation Safety Summit breakout panels More than 200 aviation safety leaders met in breakout sessions Wednesday at the FAA’s Aviation Safety Summit in…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Skyports Drone Services completes drone delivery PoC in Kaga, Japan The successful proof of concept (PoC) is the latest milestone in Skyports’ progress in Japan over the past…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Report: pre-owned–helicopter market activity down in 2022, but industry largely optimistic about 2023 According to the 2023 RT365 Helicopter Market Report, a collaboration between Rotortrade, Vertical magazine, and HeliTrader, helicopter trading…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 P3 and EC135 T3 helicopters with Helionix, MBB BK 117-D2 and MBB BK 117-D3 helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD), prompted by multiple reports of multifunction display failures, requires revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB final report: Robinson R44 II, Wheeling, Illinois, Aug. 11, 2021 The US National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that the probable cause of the accident was a partial…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bell Textron delivers 3 Bell 505 helicopters to Bahrain Bell Textron has delivered three Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Bahrain Air Force.Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News VPorts inks agreements with Electra.aero, Falcon Aviation, SkyDrive Advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure company VPorts has announced agreements with key AAM players Electra.aero, Falcon Aviation, and…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Transport Canada AD: Bell Textron Canada Model 505 helicopters, serial numbers 65011 and subsequent This Transport Canada airworthiness directive (AD), CF-2023-16, Engine – Fuel and Control – Change of Flight Manual Limitations,…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News NASA using Joby flight simulators to design flight paths into vertiports NASA’s AAM National Campaign pilots and flight engineers are working with Joby Aviation to conduct flight test simulations…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Vertical Aerospace opens Vertical Energy Centre in United Kingdom Vertical Aerospace has achieved a significant UK investment and innovation milestone with the launch of the Vertical Energy…Rotor DailyMarch 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Walton County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office selects Air Methods Ascend for EMT, paramedic training Air Methods has announced that the Walton County Sheriff’s Office has chosen to make the Ascend critical care…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Minuteman EMS selects Air Methods Ascend for advanced clinical education Air Methods has announced that Minuteman EMS, which provides emergency medical care for wilderness firefighters, is making the…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople Charles ‘Chuck’ Mark Pickrel flies west The multirated aviator and instructor from Stokes, North Carolina, died Mar. 10 at the age of 62.Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA Safety Briefing: new visibility estimation tool coming soon Pilots are about to get an important new planning-tool upgrade that aims to greatly enhance flight safety. The…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA Safety Briefing: going to the birds to prevent hazardous strikes The FAA is researching new and potentially game-changing technology that significantly reduces the chances of birds striking general…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Helicopter crashes in Gangwon Province, South Korea (The Korea Herald) - A civilian helicopter crashed on a hillside in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, Wednesday, killing the…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Web Manuals signs California Aeronautical University at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 Web Manuals, a world leader in digitalizing manuals for the aviation industry, is expanding its US customer portfolio…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Man stranded on island in middle of river rescued by helicopter in California (VIDEO) (WNCT) - A California Highway Patrol air operations crew rescued a man from an island in the middle…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Beta Technologies expands electric aircraft fleet with new eCTOL (Vertical) - Beta Technologies has announced plans to add a second electric aircraft to its fleet—a fixed-wing CX300…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blade Air Mobility reports financial results for 4th quarter Blade Air Mobility yesterday announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and calendar year ending Dec. 31,…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety EASA publishes updated Easy Access Rules for Additional Airworthiness Specifications (revision from March 2023) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published a new revision of Easy Access Rules for Additional Airworthiness…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Norwegian Air Ambulance expands its H145 fleet Norwegian Air Ambulance has ordered two five-bladed H145s to be used for lifesaving missions in Norway.Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom: HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 wrap-up At the show, Enstrom debuted its all-glass instrument panels and its new rpm governor for Enstrom piston helicopters,…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News SITA, Volocopter collaborate on digital infrastructure for vertiports Volocopter and IT provider SITA have entered a partnership, with SITA selected as Volocopter’s preferred digital and IT…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News St. Johns County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office adds Bell 407GXi to aviation operations The Bell 407GXi aircraft will join the Aviation Operations Unit to serve the citizens of St. Augustine, Florida,…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Kaua’i (Hawaii) Fire Department rescues hiker by air from Kalalau Trail; 3rd in 4 days (Kaua’i Now) - The crew of Kaua’i Fire Department’s Chopper 1 helicopter Monday afternoon rescued a female hiker…Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Htiglobal contracted by A&P Helicopters to conduct Bell 407 series field maintenance course Htiglobal has been contracted to train A&P Helicopters’ mechanics in the field maintenance of Bell 407 aircraft.Rotor DailyMarch 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News Alleged knowledge-test issues prompt flight-training protest (AVweb) - Flight-training organizations, along with EAA and AOPA, are urging the FAA to take a hard look…Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News NASA names university teams to take on aeronautics research challenges NASA has selected four teams of university faculty and students to solve key challenges facing the future of…Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA Safety Briefing: learning from the past When it comes to aviation accidents, understanding past mistakes and recommended recovery actions is an important way to…Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA Safety Briefing: FAA resources and safety reminders This helpful emergency approach/landing “alphabet” checklist is as simple as A-B-C.Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyEducation and Training USAF Huey crew inspires future aviators through mentorship programs (20th Air Force) - Two mentorship programs the US Air Force established in 2022 are designed to create…Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bell Textron Canada recognized as 1 of Montreal’s top employers For the third year in a row, Bell has been recognized as one of the top employers in…Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News ICAO announces 1st AAM symposium, Sep. 9–12, 2024, in Montreal The theme of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s First Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2024) is “Advanced air…Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Report: air ambulance industry to be worth $50.43B by 2032 (AirMed&Rescue) - The projection, made by market intelligence firm Persistence Market Research, reflects a $32.67 billion increase from…Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web The benefits of eVTOL aircraft for military applications (Avionics International) - Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are being explored by the US Armed Forces…Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Rotortrade delivers 3rd Airbus helicopter to Air Greenland Rotortrade yesterday announced the successful delivery of a third Airbus helicopter (H155 B1) to Air Greenland, following the…Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Archer nears completion of 1st build of Midnight Archer Aviation says it is nearing completion of the final assembly of its first Midnight aircraft, the production…Rotor DailyMarch 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Pratt & Whitney Canada introduces helicopter maintenance kits (Global Sky Media) - The Remote Maintenance Kit, available to customers enrolled in Pratt & Whitney’s Eagle Service…Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Sikorsky to shake up eVTOL market with HEX prototype (Global Sky Media) - The OEM has unveiled plans to make a splash in the electric vertical takeoff…Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Brussels Airport plans DronePort share acquisition (Brussels Airport) - Brussels Airport (EBBR) wants to invest in DronePort, a unique ecosystem focused on research, innovation,…Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
Land & LiveROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents IAF helicopter makes precautionary landing in Jodhpur after glitch (Money Control) - An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter with 20 aircrew on board made a precautionary landing…Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Davenport Aviation partners with Safran Helicopter Engines, adding Arriel engines and training Davenport Aviation has partnered with Safran Helicopter Engines to add the Arriel 2D engine, Arriel 2B1 engine, and…Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Omni Helicopters International announces new Guyana SAR service Lisbon, Portugal-based Omni Helicopters International this week announced a new search-and-rescue (SAR) capability in support of energy-sector clients.Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News US Air Force decision commences low-rate production of Boeing/Leonardo MH-139 Grey Wolf The initiation of low-rate production will yield the first operational aircraft set to replace the US Air Force’s…Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Billings Flying Service to acquire six Boeing CH-47D Chinooks Once the contract is signed, the aircraft will undergo an in-house reset and modification program to support the…Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo to provide support coverage to PHI’s AW139 helicopter fleet with new special component plan Leonardo and PHI Group signed a long-term special component plan that will bring PHI’s AW139 helicopter fleet back…Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety USHST issues March 2023 safety report The US Helicopter Safety Team continues to work on implementing 16 helicopter-safety enhancements developed through data-driven analysis of…Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Snowbound driver in Oregon puts phone on drone to send rescue message (Yahoo News) - The airborne phone relayed the driver's text message for help once it found signal. Rescuers…Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Amazon’s drone business can’t get off the ground as regulations, weak demand stymie progress (CNBC) - Amazon Prime Air had ambitious delivery targets for 2022, but the company has yet to clear…Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Google company unveils drone delivery-network ambition (BBC) - A subsidiary of Alphabet, which owns Google, hopes to develop drone delivery-network technology able to handle…Rotor DailyMarch 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve India Air Force deploys Mi-17 helicopter to fight forest fires in Goa (NDTV) - The Indian Air Force is coordinating with the Indian Navy and the civil administration in combating…Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Covenant HealthCare, Ascension St. Mary’s partner on medical helicopter (WJRT) - The medical helicopter service for Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, Michigan, has closed, so the hospital is…Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve US Coast Guard, Cal Fire drop hay to starving cows via helicopter amid ‘unprecedented’ weather (KTVU) - The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (California) worked with the US Coast Guard and Cal Fire to…Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Revised R66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook now available Hard copies of the handbook, which is available on Robinson Helicopter Co.’s website, are being mailed to all…Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Afternoon News Heli-One supports Macquarie with records digitization program Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Heli-One contracted by Kolporter for continuing airworthiness management organization services The services provided to Kolporter, a European operator with a B407 aircraft, include a dedicated team, technical log…Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Afternoon News Bell announces 1st Bell 407GXi sale in Taiwan, to Ginger Aviation Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Morning News Enstrom sells 12 helicopters at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 Atlanta, GA. Enstrom Helicopter is proud to announce that they have sold 12 helicopters at the HAI HELI-EXPO!…Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News International Women’s Day: how pioneering women in aviation are making history More than 100 years after the first woman took flight, women continue to break barriers in the aviation…Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Morning News Abu Dhabi Aviation expands its AW139 offshore fleet with order for 6 helicopters Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News EASA to study helicopter vortex ring state (AIN) - A major, two-year research project undertaken by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will focus…Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Public awareness, education key to integrating eVTOL aircraft into airspace (Vertical) - Advanced air mobility (AAM) leaders gathered at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 this week to detail plans for…Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Morning News Columbia Helicopters signs MOU with GPMS for Foresight MX STC on Columbia Models 234 and CH-47 helicopters Atlanta, Georgia: March 9, 2023 – Columbia Helicopters (HELI-EXPO Booth #B6427) and GPMS International (Booth #B3214) today entered…Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Morning News Africa sees general aviation success with versatile Bell 429 Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Morning News Phenix Solutions selects Rolls Royce RR300 to power Ultra 2XL Co-Axial Heavy Lift UAS Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Morning News Metro Aviation partners with CommLink Network to improve communication specialist training Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Morning News Airbus Corporate Helicopters refreshes ACH130 Aston Martin Edition Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Morning News Bell, Sturgis Buffalo Chip announce 1st helicopter rally Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Morning News Airbus HCare In-Service contracts prove successful at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News THC to expand AW139 helicopter fleet to boost SAR services, HAA and corporate transport in Saudi Arabia The Helicopter Company (THC) plans to add six helicopters and 20 options to its fleet of AW139s within…Rotor DailyMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Why eVolare is betting on Lilium’s eVTOL aircraft (Vertical) - Lilium and new UK partner Volare Aviation anticipate high demand for passenger transport in the United…Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Afternoon News CNC Technologies extends lead in Bell 429 completions for law enforcement, government agencies Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Afternoon News New RPM governor for Enstrom piston helicopters Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News IDAG acquires Alabama-based Black Hawk company Ace Aeronautics Ace is known for providing service life extension and upgrades for UH-60 Black Hawks to global customers, including…Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News PJi to attend 2023 NCAA Conference in Pinehurst, North Carolina Pilot John International (PJi) looks forward to showcasing ground support equipment, avionics test equipment, and pilot supplies at…Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Afternoon News Airbus, Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation to develop CityAirbus NextGen’s future medical missions in Norway Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Afternoon News Rotortrade, Helicópteros de Guatemala celebrate successful partnership in Central America Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Afternoon News Rotortrade facilitates helicopter fleet expansion in Nigeria through purchase of Bell 407 from Caverton, sale of AW109 Trekker helicopters to Global Aviation Training and Maintenance Ltd. Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO Afternoon News Safran signs SBH support contract with Coldstream Helicopters Rotor DailyMarch 8, 2023