ROTOR DailySafety HAI Member Benefit of the Month: SMS coaching and assessment (ROTOR magazine) - HAI has partnered with WYVERN to give members their most-requested benefit—help with implementing a safety…Rotor MediaMarch 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story Reason to celebrate: $2B in business, focus on safety at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 Vertical aviation conference and trade show concludes in Atlanta.Rotor MediaMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work In need of health insurance? HAI members: look no further! (ROTOR magazine) - Through our partner LIG Solutions, a licensed health insurance agent, HAI members have access to…ROTOR StaffFebruary 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Spotlight on Safety: Pilots, You’re Paid to Say NO! Watch this month’s Spotlight on Safety video and read the companion article, in which HAI Chair Jeff Smith…Jeff SmithJanuary 19, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety Ketchikan, Alaska, air tour safety still lacking, NTSB finds (AIN Online) - The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently added three more recommendations to those already…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA schedules next Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee meeting The FAA is holding its next Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) meeting on Thursday, Jul. 20, 2023, from…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Aviation consultants criticize CASA review of Gold Coast airspace after fatal Sea World helicopter crash (ABC) - Two aviation industry consultants are criticizing an Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) review into the…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Boeing assumes full ownership of eVTOL air taxi developer Wisk (Drone DJ) - Boeing has bought cofounder Kitty Hawk’s stake in Wisk to take 100% ownership of the…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents AAIB: helicopter hit tree, caught fire after rapid descent in fatal 2022 Northern England crash (BBC) - Despite its findings, the United Kingdom’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) says there remains insufficient evidence…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News ASU Inc. welcomes US Army veteran as NVG instructor pilot Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc. announces the addition of Mitch McKinstry to its team of night-vision goggles (NVG) instructor…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Sikorsky to reveal UK New Medium Helicopter production plans once requirements set (Breaking Defense) - After months of declining to share production plans in support of a bid to secure…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Missing Alberta woman rescued by helicopter after 4 days in woods (VIDEO) (CBC) - A woman who was missing for four days near Innisfail, Alberta, Canada, has been rescued by…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eagle Copters supplies 6th helicopter to A&P Helicopters The Eagle Single is the first of its type in A&P’s fleet and a valuable addition to the…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Naval Station Mayport presents 1st female helicopter duo (VIDEO) (Action News Jax) - US Naval Station Mayport, in Jacksonville, Florida, for the first time has a female…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Htiglobal, Phyll Technology Innovation chosen to train Thai engineers in Bell maintenance Htiglobal and partner Phyll Technology Innovation have been selected to train engineers at Thai Aviation Industries in the…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News EHang sees revenue surge 41.6% in Q1 2023 (Global Sky Media) - Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer EHang saw its revenue skyrocket 41.6%…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blackcomb Helicopters appoints new president Canadian operator Blackcomb Helicopters has announced the appointment of Jonathan Burke as its new president and accountable executive.…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Supernal, TruWeather Solutions to introduce real-time micro-weather forecasting to AAM ecosystem Weather forecasting is the latest aspect of the vast advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem that Supernal is addressing…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airlift 5 Texas celebrates 1st anniversary of air medical service to Rio Grande Valley AirLift 5 Texas, part of Air Methods, has been crucial in bringing emergency air medical services to the…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Wingcopter, Siemens Healthineers sign MOU to develop drone delivery service in Africa German drone manufacturer and service provider Wingcopter is partnering with Siemens Healthineers Middle East, Southern & Eastern Africa…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News AutoFlight to showcase next-gen eVTOL at 2023 Paris Air Show (atc network) - AutoFlight will display its Prosperity I electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft publicly for…Rotor DailyJune 2, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Sweet Helicopters sets new transport record at Indianapolis 500 (Vertical) - Sweet Helicopters shattered its previous record for passengers transported, with 350 taken to and from the…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Know any aircraft mechanics? A wave of retirements is leaving some US industries desperate to hire (AP) - As the existing workforce retires, industry demand for aviation maintenance professionals is increasing.Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Fort Stockton, Texas, Jun. 5–23 GPS testing is scheduled for Jun. 5–23 in Fort Stockton, Texas (FTSTTX) 23-41, and may result in an…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Ameriflight wins FAA approval for large-scale US drone delivery service (Dallas Innovates) - Ameriflight announced Tuesday that the FAA has given the company approval to operate drone aircraft,…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Injured Swiss cow rescued by helicopter (VIDEO) (Sky News) - A helicopter crew rescued a cow from a Swiss hillside after the animal broke its…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News India conducts Asia’s 1st performance-based navigation for helicopters (NDTV) - India conducted Asia’s first demonstration of performance-based navigation for helicopters for a flight from Juhu to…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web USAF 934th Airlift Wing organizes joint force training exercise (Air Force Reserve Command) - Over 60 service members from approximately 10 units across the US Air Force…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople The sky’s the limit for this retired pilot (Spectrum News 1) - Robert J. Burns has flown 31,000 hours in a helicopter without any violations, an…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Urges Your Action Today Urgent action needed on behalf of your industry! The US National Park Service (NPS) and the FAA are updating air tour rules for US national parks,…James ViolaJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Piasecki Aircraft acquires Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Heliplex in Coatesville, Pennsylvania (Accesswire) - Piasecki Aircraft Corp. has acquired the former Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Heliplex facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, with…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople Electra appoints former Airbus, Boeing executives, aircraft finance leader to its boards (Cision/PR Newswire) - Electra.aero has appointed aviation industry leaders James F. Albaugh and Allan McArtor to its board…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Argentina’s Ministry of Defense to acquire 6 Bell 407GXi aircraft The government-to-government contract was executed between the Ministry of Defense of Argentina and Canadian Commercial Corp. The helicopters…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents ATSB: nut loosened over time before R44 drive belt–tensioning motor failed during Jan. 8, 2023, flight Robinson Helicopter Co. has advised the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) that the OEM is working with the…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News CAE awarded $455M subcontract for US Army flight school training support services CAE Defense & Security has won a contract from General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to provide flight school…Rotor DailyJune 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Helicopters dump water on wildfire in Bedford, Nova Scotia (VIDEO) (CBC) - Helicopters could be seen from Hammonds Plains Road and Gary Martin Drive dumping water on a…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety 3 arrested for shining laser at Nashville (Tennessee) police helicopters (VIDEO) (WSMV) - The latest arrest is the third in 10 days involving an incident in which a laser…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Wing demo drone delivers beer and peanuts to Coors Field in Colorado (VIDEO) (Drone Life) - Google’s Wing earlier this month held a demonstration delivery at Colorado’s Coors Field, where it…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News TracMap announces rebranding to Tabula TracMap has undergone a rebranding from TracMap to Tabula, effective May 31. The change represents the company’s commitment…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Volocopter integrates Swiss-AS MRO software into its operations ecosystem Volocopter has selected Swiss Aviation Software’s (Swiss-AS’s) maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) software, AMOS, to manage the company’s…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Vertiport site-suitability analysis aims to aid planners (Mineta) - Using a San Francisco (California) Bay Area case study, the Mineta Transportation Institute and San Jose…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News AAM missing from latest Horizon Europe research funding (Urban Air Mobility) - The latest European Union Horizon Europe Strategic Plan highlights the need to invest in…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News DART Aerospace receives expanded FAA STC for Model 311 GII FAS DART Aerospace’s FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Model 311 GII Fire Attack System (FAS) has been…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bristow announced as preferred bidder for Irish Coast Guard SAR Bristow Ireland Ltd., a subsidiary of Bristow Group, has been announced by the Irish Department of Transport as…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Demand for helicopter rescues higher than ever in Colorado (Westword) - Centura Health’s critical-care transport program is witnessing record-high demand for helicopter services due to population growth…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Autogyro crashes off Dauphin Island Parkway in Alabama (VIDEO) (WPMI) - An autogyro crashed on Dauphin Island, Alabama, Tuesday morning. A passerby shared video of the aircraft…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Lyte Aviation CEO: SkyBus ideal for Seattle, Microsoft employees (Global Sky Media) - Lyte Aviation CEO Freshta Farzam says the company’s LA-44 SkyBus electric vertical takeoff and…Rotor DailyMay 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web New children’s book highlights heroism of aerial firefighting Flight instructor and aviation journalist Randy Mains, author of eight previous books about the helicopter industry, has published…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Mountain Air Helicopters, New Mexico, USA Company specializes in agricultural and high-altitude external-load operations.Jen BoyerMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Proposed EASA AD: Airbus EC175 B helicopters This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 23-059, Airbus EC175 B helicopters, ATA 52 – Doors – Bad Weather Windows…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve Air Mobility advances its eVTOL testing phase Eve has announced that the company continues to advance its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) testing phase…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve completes development of its urban ATM prototype The urban air traffic management (urban ATM) prototype focuses on concepts and services essential to supporting the introduction…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Indonesian military helicopter crew survives crash (MEHR) - A Bell 412 helicopter operated by the Indonesian military was on a training mission to support…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News UAVOS, Bayanat collaborate on autonomous helicopters (UAS Weekly) - AI-powered geospatial solutions provider Bayanat has selected UAVOS to supply the latter company’s advanced uncrewed…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve USCG airlifts 3-year-old from cruise ship (VIDEO) (KTLA) - The US Coast Guard rescued a 3-year-old girl, who was suffering seizure-like symptoms, from a moving…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen to join eVTOL manufacturer Archer (Flying) - The acting agency head is expected to take a position with the air taxi builder after…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Boeing needs more Chinook, Osprey orders to keep Delco helicopter assembly lines running (The Philadelphia Inquirer) - Boeing’s helicopter division seeks more orders to prevent potential closure of Ridley Park assembly…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter Arriel 1 engines This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0110, Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 1 engines, ATA 26 – Fire Protection – Fire…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Sentara Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance honored with award (American Heart Association) - The American Heart Association Hampton Roads (Virginia) has honored the Sentara Nightingale Regional Air…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Proposed EASA AD: Airbus AS350 and AS355 helicopters This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 23-060, Airbus AS350 and AS355 helicopters, ATA 52 – Doors – Sliding Doors…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final EASA AD: Airbus AS350 and EC130 helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0107, Airbus AS350 and EC130 helicopters, ATA 25 – Equipment / Furnishings – Cargo…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Indian Apache attack helicopter makes precautionary landing in MP village (VIDEO) (mint) - An Apache AH-64 helicopter made a precautionary landing May 29 in the Bhind district of Madhya…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Made-in-UAE electric air taxis to take flight in 2027 (Aviation Businessme.com) - Odys Aviation, a US-based aviation firm and developer of hybrid-electric aircraft for regional distances and…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Knighthood Global invests in Odys Aviation to support sustainable aircraft manufacturing Advisory and consultancy company Knighthood Global is investing in HAI member Odys Aviation, a sustainable aircraft company specializing…Rotor DailyMay 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Advocating for You, May 26, 2023 The HAI Government Affairs team covers approaching deadlines for input about AAM initiatives and the BVLOS NPRM for…Cade ClarkMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyUpcoming Events [email protected]: How to Prepare for Crisis Communications Jun. 8, 2023, 4:00 pm eastern (UTC-4)Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News Senators introduce bill to protect communities from uncrewed aircraft system threats (Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs) - US senators introduced bipartisan legislation to counter security threats from uncrewed aircraft…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Royal Navy helicopter pilots, crew receive their wings (BBC) - Twelve service members from the Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron were honored at a…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News Bill introduced to ban controversial helicopter roundups of wild horses (Wyoming News Now) - The Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act, a bill aimed at prohibiting controversial helicopter…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web STAR Flight crews hold open house in honor of National EMS Week (VIDEO) (Fox7) - Attendees at the open house in Travis County, Texas, were able to take a look inside…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Helicopter sales soar in Q1 2023 (General Aviation News) - Helicopter shipments were up dramatically in the first quarter of 2023, according to the…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo signs contract with Malaysia for 2 ATR 72 MPA platforms At LIMA 2023 this week, the Ministry of Defence of Malaysia signed a contract with Leonardo for the…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Universal Avionics opens new office at France’s Toulouse-Blagnac Airport Universal Avionics International has opened a new office in Blagnac, France, at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (LFBO). The move extends…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Hiker rescued via helicopter from Colorado’s Mount Garfield (VIDEO) (KJCT) - Crews from Palisade Fire, Clifton Fire, and Mesa County Search and Rescue responded to a medical…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Helicopter squadron ‘takes flight’ at Malmstrom AFB (VIDEO) (KRTV/YouTube) - The 550th Helicopter Squadron was officially activated at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana Thursday.Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Drone Delivery Canada announces extension of its Edmonton Airport contract (Cision) - Drone Delivery Canada Corp., in collaboration with sales agent Air Canada, has announced a three-month extension…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB preliminary report: Bell 407, Abbeville, Louisiana, May 23, 2023 The US National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary investigative report for a nonfatal accident that occurred…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News REACH Air Medical Services adds blood products to Elko County, Nevada, flights REACH Air Medical Services has announced that packed red blood cells are now available to its medical crews…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Lyte, AAM Institute launch ferry alternatives with SkyBus LA-44 in Seattle, Washington (Fifty Sky Shades) - Lyte Aviation has partnered with the nonprofit Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Institute to promote…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News ZeroAvia, Natilus partner to develop hydrogen-electric cargo aircraft (Flying) - Under the agreement, ZeroAvia’s ZA600 engine will be the only hydrogen-electric propulsion source offered for the…Rotor DailyMay 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Helicopter Institute executes agreement with Dallas CBD Vertiport Helicopter Institute has executed a lease agreement for the Dallas CBD Vertiport, with flight operations beginning Jul. 14,…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story Spotlight on Safety, Part 1: See the Weather as It Is, Not as You Would Like It to Be! Use aviation weather cameras to avoid weather surprises.Christopher YoungMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Igor Sikorsky inspires generations of innovation on 134th anniversary of his birth Igor Sikorsky came to America as a refugee, led the creation of the rotorcraft industry, and spurred engineering…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety Michigan police helicopter tracks laser-strike source straight to man’s window (VIDEO) (UPMatters.com) - A man from Oakland County, Mich., could face criminal charges for allegedly pointing a laser at…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA seeks comments on Phoenix Air Unmanned petition for exemption The FAA seeks comments on a petition for exemption from Phoenix Air Unmanned to operate the SwissDrones SVO…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA seeks comments on UPS Flight Forward petition for exemption The FAA seeks comments on a petition for exemption from UPS Flight Forward (UPS FF) to allow the…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA seeks comments on Zipline Inc. petition for exemption The FAA seeks comments on a petition for exemption from Zipline Inc., which seeks a revision to its…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA seeks comments on uAvionix Corp. petition for exemption The FAA seeks comments on a petition for exemption from uAvionix Corp. to conduct beyond visual line of…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Air Corporate of Italy orders 43 Airbus helicopters at EBACE 2023 Italian business aviation operator Air Corporate has placed a firm order for 43 helicopters from Airbus on the…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Robinson’s revolution (Flight Safety Australia) - The operational history of Frank Robinson’s helicopter designs in Australia is a case study…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom employee spotlight: Apollo Berg Apollo Berg is a dedicated sheet-metal worker at Enstrom with over 20 years of experience taking pride in…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News SAF availability slowly rises in Europe (AIN) - While sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) availability represents the exception rather than the rule at European airports,…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bell: Idaho Helicopters partnership keeps Air St. Luke’s team flying (VIDEO) (Bell) - St. Luke’s Hospital System and Air St. Luke’s discuss their operation in partnership with Idaho Helicopters.Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Saw-wielding helicopters keep Shenandoah Valley power-line paths clean (VPM) - Each year, helicopters use 30-ft. rows of circular-saw blades to cut branches and brush away from…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety 2 Indian Army helicopters make precautionary landings due to rough weather (India Today) - Two Indian Army helicopters on Wednesday made precautionary landings in Rajasthan’s Bikaner due to rough…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Entrol releases new ‘mixed reality’ solution (VIDEO) Entrol has released a new “mixed reality” solution focused on mission training that can be used as a…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News EvFly, Al Shaheen Aviation Holding partner to advance UAE AAM operations (Urban Air Mobility) - EvFly and Al Shaheen Aviation Holding have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety ICYMI: NTSB webinar on implementing SMSs in small to midsized aviation operations (NTSB/YouTube) - Watch the replay of the US National Transportation Safety Board’s May 11 webinar, which featured a…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Aerodyne unveils innovative solutions for AAM (sUAS News) - Drone services provider Aerodyne Group debuted its two flagship products, Argentavis and Fulcrum, at LIMA…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final FAA AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Model S-92A helicopters The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-02-01 for Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Model S-92A helicopters with certain part-numbered…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News US House Science Committee passes bill to advance domestic drone development, deployment The bill promotes federal coordination to support uncrewed aerial system (UAS) research and development and ensure US leadership…Rotor DailyMay 25, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety New Montana law targets drone pilots disrupting firefighting efforts (Drone DJ) - Montana has adopted a new law adding state penalties on top of federal fines for…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News NMSU Fire Department selects Air Methods Ascend for student firefighter training Air Methods announced this week that the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Fire Department has selected the Air…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety Tasmanian ambulance helicopter makes precautionary landing (Pulse Hobart) - An Ambulance Tasmania aeromedical retrieval helicopter landed safely at Hobart Airport (YMHB) in Tasmania last…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0105, Leonardo S.p.A. A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP helicopters, ATA 64 – Tail…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Engine trouble likely led to Japan’s Okinawa helicopter crash in April (The Japan News) - The Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter that crashed off Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture, last month…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo, Weststar celebrate agreements, sustainability milestone at LIMA 2023 At Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) this week, Weststar celebrated its collaboration with Leonardo in development…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Pentagon calls helicopter part manufacturer’s price hike ‘extortion’ (VIDEO) (60 Minutes/YouTube) - The 60 Minutes team investigates military contract price gouging amid charges that defense contractors are…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Current drone rules hold back delivery services in some locations (VIDEO) (ABC 7) - As drones become more commonplace, one major hurdle still remains: drone delivery services.Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News ASL Group orders 6 Lilium Pioneer Edition Jets (GlobeNewswire) - Lilium has signed an agreement with business jet operator ASL Group for the delivery of six…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA seeks public input on drone operations The FAA is seeking public input on four requests to conduct beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations at or below…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Advanced air mobility is coming of age (AIN) - Next year, the first all-electric air taxi service is due to begin in Paris in support…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News JSfirm.com exceeds expectations at Great Alaskan Aviation Gathering JSfirm.com proudly announces its sponsorship of the Alaska Airmen’s Association and the organization’s successful Great Alaskan Aviation Gathering.Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom Safety Check: tweaking the rotor rpm Randy Sharkey, chief pilot for Sweet Helicopters and a designated pilot examiner (DPE), discusses best practices for maintaining…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry NewsUncategorized Study: world needs 1,500 vertiports, but just 300 are planned (Urban Air Mobility) - Around 1,500 vertiports will be needed to sustain operation of the 7,500 eVTOL aircraft…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Singapore’s Heron AirBridge partners with KMITL to advance UTM in Thailand (Unmanned Airspace) - Heron AirBridge has partnered with educational institution King’s Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) to…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents USCG helicopter makes emergency landing near Michigan golf club (VIDEO) (9 & 10 News) - A US Coast Guard crew was conducting training over Michigan’s East Bay Tuesday…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News United Kingdom, Ireland order new Leonardo helicopters at EBACE 2023 Leonardo’s UK and Ireland VIP/corporate helicopter regional distributor, Sloane, announced orders for one AW109 GrandNew and one AW109…Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Honeywell’s Aspire 350 achieves milestone certification Honeywell’s Aspire 350 satellite communications system has achieved Iridium network certification.Rotor DailyMay 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA seeks comments on proposed changes to flight instructor certification With this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), the FAA proposes to amend the flight instructor certificate renewal requirements…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Phenix Half-Pint completes company flight test in McMinnville, Oregon Phenix Solutions is proud to announce the successful completion last week of a company flight test with the…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyPerspectives Former US congressional members: air traffic control should be improved, not privatized (Bloomberg) - In response to an editorial supporting privatization of the US air traffic control system, seven former…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: North Wind Aviation, Washington, USA With four generations’ worth of farming experience, this aerial application operator understands its customers’ singular demands.Jen BoyerMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Huey helicopter needs a permanent home (VIDEO) (News Channel 3-12/YouTube) - Vietnam veterans in Santa Barbara, California, must find a permanent home for a special…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Blade to operate, revitalize heliport in Newport in Jersey City, New Jersey Blade Air Mobility has entered into an agreement with Newport Helipad to operate and revitalize the Newport Helistop,…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News LifeFlight unveils capsule for rescuing pets from life-threatening situations In a first for Australia, LifeFlight Engineering has created an animal rescue capsule (ARC) for safely rescuing, winching,…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Aviation Safety Compliance joins ACSF, becomes IAS auditor Aviation Safety Compliance is the newest affiliate member of the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) and an ACSF-accredited…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Lilium signs agreement with Air-Dynamic to serve Switzerland, Italy (GlobeNewswire) - Lilium has announced an agreement with Air-Dynamic SA to operate and manage five electric vertical takeoff…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News CAE selects Vienna, Austria, for new business aviation training center in Central Europe Technology company CAE is expanding its global network to Central Europe with a new business aviation training center…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Mobility innovators chase business aviation connections (AIN) - The advanced air mobility sector is being energized by multiple start-ups as well as big-name aerospace…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News MD Helicopters exhibiting at LIMA Exhibition in Malaysia this week MD Helicopters is exhibiting at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition in Malaysia May 23–27, where…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Florida fire-and-rescue department selects Air Methods Ascend to provide online training for flight team Martin County (Florida) Fire Rescue has selected the Air Methods Ascend critical-care clinician online education program for first…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News North Carolina invests in 10 new drones for emergency management support (Drone Life) - The North Carolina Division of Emergency Management has purchased 10 Teal 2 drones for the…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople TracPlus welcomes new VP of global sales (Aerial Fire magazine) - TracPlus is delighted to announce the appointment of Wayne Oxenham as its new VP…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News DCAA, Dubai Municipality sign MOU to boost cooperation on drone flight route project (Gulf News) - The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and Dubai Municipality have signed a memorandum of understanding…Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Enstrom: a year in review A look back at how the company has progressed since Chuck Surack purchased the OEM in May 2022.Rotor DailyMay 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Servo flap failure preceded fatal 2020 K-Max crash (Vertical Magazine) - A recent investigation by the US National Transportation Safety Board determined that a servo flap…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News NOTAM Improvement Act steps closer to full passage (AIN Online) - The US Senate has advanced the NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023, which would establish a…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Virginia hospital readies drone medication delivery to remote Eastern Shore homes (Drone DJ) - A new drone delivery program in eastern Virginia is expected to reduce prescription medication wait…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Vertical Aerospace expands in Asia-Pacific with VX4 preorder from Kakao Mobility Vertical Aerospace announced that Kakao Mobility, a South Korean mobility technology company, has preordered up to 50 of…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News IBAC congratulates Joby Aviation on becoming 1st eVTOL/AAM to adopt IS-BAO safety standard Joby Aviation received IBAC accolades as the first advanced air mobility (AAM) company to achieve IS-BAO (International Standard…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News TUM to research eVTOL flight control systems to support safety during windy urban vertiport operations (Urban Air Mobility) - The research program at Technical University of Munich (TUM) will help develop electric vertical…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Afghan air force helicopter crash kills 2 pilots (mid-day) - Citing the Taliban-appointed defense department, the Khaama Press reported that the military helicopter encountered a technical…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Air taxis at 2024 Olympics to cost around 110 euro (Global Sky Media) - The cost of riding in an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News PJi announces DART distribution agreement with KGB Aviation Solutions Pilot John International (PJi) is excited to offer this unique data acquisition ruggedization tool (DART) that can be…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB final report: Bell Textron Canada LTD 505, Chamblee, Georgia, Aug. 27, 2022 The US National Transportation Safety Board has concluded the probable cause of the accident was the pilot’s failure…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Leonardo Helicopters plans Agusta-branded service centers (AIN) - Dedicated service centers are the latest part of Leonardo's rollout of the Agusta luxury helicopter brand.Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final FAA AD: All Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters The FAA is superseding Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-07-51, which applied to all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News ASKA 1st company to start FAA certification with a fly-and-drive eVTOL (Urban Air Mobility) - ASKA reported that it is the first company to start FAA certification for a…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents A helicopter crashed in the Italian province of Ravenna, injuring 1 (DW/Deutsche Welle) - A helicopter crashed while inspecting power lines damaged by storms in the Italian province of…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Blood-on-Board program in Kelowna, Kamloops, showing early success, receives $40K boost (RIH Foundation) - The Blood-on-Board program in Kelowna, Kamloops, British Columbia, has received $40,000 in grants from two…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Lockheed Martin training devices are preparing US Marines for missions in the King Stallion aircraft Lockheed Martin’s suite of CH-53K training devices, developed with the King Stallion aircraft, is enabling US Marines across…Rotor DailyMay 22, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety Participate in industry survey on impact of SMS How have safety management systems (SMSs) affected incident reporting in our industry? Your participation in this survey can…Rotor MediaMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News JETNET to showcase training courses, research products at EBACE 2023 JETNET will display its training courses and research products at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2023),…Rotor DailyMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web ESGR Bosslift highlights Pennsylvania National Guard mission, capabilities to employers (Pennsylvania National Guard) - Pennsylvania’s chapter of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) held a…Rotor DailyMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Schweizer names representatives in Ecuador, Peru (RotorHub) - US light helicopter manufacturer Schweizer is looking to extend its South American reach with the appointment…Rotor DailyMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Joby building ‘certifiable’ flight electronics in-house (Global Sky Media) - Joby Aviation says it’s building “best-in-class, certifiable” flight electronics in-house for use in its…Rotor DailyMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News United Kingdom opens new drone, eVTOL test and training center (Urban Air Mobility) - The UK government’s Satellite Applications Catapult has opened its Drone Test and Development Centre…Rotor DailyMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web How Amazon’s drone delivery fell behind Walmart and Alphabet (VIDEO) (CNBC/YouTube) - Here’s how Amazon fell behind, despite all drone companies facing the same stringent regulations in the…Rotor DailyMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Major Russian airline could idle 30% of helicopter fleet as part supplies dry up (U.S. News & World Report) - One of Russia’s largest airlines may have to take a third of…Rotor DailyMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Zimbabwe gets 18 new helicopters (Chronicle) - Zimbabwe yesterday received 18 new helicopters from Russia that will be used for emergency air medical…Rotor DailyMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News Aviation, biofuel organizations urge US lawmakers to support SAF (AIN) - A joint letter from 39 aviation and biofuel industry organizations, including HAI, dated May 12 calls…Rotor DailyMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News XTEND acquires drone inspection company Performance Rotors (PR Newswire) - Autonomous-machine systems provider XTEND has acquired Singapore-based drone inspection company Performance Rotors to boost XTEND’s…Rotor DailyMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News NASA uses PC-12 for AAM flight trials (AIN) - NASA is using a Pilatus PC-12 to measure cell-tower signal strength in the greater Cleveland, Ohio,…Rotor DailyMay 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News JSfirm.com partners with Aviation Supplies and Academics JSfirm.com is proud to announce Aviation Supplies and Academics as its newest job distribution partner. This partnership allows…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA notice of availability of draft ATMPs, draft EAs, and public meetings This notice announces the public availability of draft air tour management plans (ATMPs) and draft environmental assessments (EAs)…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI seeks members for new Small Business Initiatives Industry Advisory Council As part of an overarching strategic effort to provide enhanced benefits and services to its small to medium-sized…Rotor MediaMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Dufour receives US$2.8M grant from Innosuisse (Global Sky Media) - The Swiss eVTOL developer plans to use the grant to continue developing prototypes of…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News US Special Ops Command seeks industry input on helicopter recorder repairs, upgrades (Military+Aerospace Electronics) - The US Special Operations Command is surveying the aviation industry to find companies able to…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Vancouver Island company wins $544M bid to operate air ambulances in British Columbia (VIDEO) (CTV News) - Parksville firm Ascent Helicopters has been awarded a $544 million contract to help ensure that…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Patuxent River, Maryland, May 22–Jun. 16 GPS testing is scheduled for May 22–Jun. 16 at Patuxent River, Maryland (PAXRVR) 23-02, and may result in…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado, May 20–24 GPS testing is scheduled for May 20–24 at Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado (PCMSCO) 23-25, and may result…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News JSSI to exhibit at EBACE 2023 later this month Meet the JSSI team at the EBACE 2023 trade show next week in Switzerland to learn how the…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News US naval air station employs Frasca TH-73A simulator solution The TH-73A PTT is a self-paced, low-cost training solution that aims to equip student pilots with the basics…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Meridian celebrates 25th complete refurbishment of a Bell 206L Meridian Helicopters recently achieved a significant milestone by completing its 25th refurbishment of a Bell 206L helicopter.Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model AS332 series and EC225 LP helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by modifications Airbus has developed to address a report of an emergency…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Milestone announces sale of S-92 helicopter to Brunei Shell Petroleum The Milestone Aviation Group has sold a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. The aircraft is…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Able Aerospace named Atlas Air’s Component Repair Supplier of the Year Able Aerospace Services has been named Component Repair Supplier of the Year – Large Volume by Atlas Air…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Italian Coast Guard helicopter rescues residents hit by flood in Emilia-Romagna (VIDEO) (Metro) - The Italian Coast Guard on Wednesday rescued via helicopter residents of Faenza, in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, who…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA investigating close call between drone, Minnesota State Patrol helicopter (VIDEO) (KARE) - The Minnesota State Patrol says a drone came close to colliding with one of its helicopters…Rotor DailyMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News Public input sought on draft ATMP for Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park The US National Park Service (NPS) and the FAA are seeking public feedback on a draft air tour…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News Public input sought on draft ATMP for Mount Rushmore National Memorial The US National Park Service (NPS) and the FAA are seeking public feedback on a draft air tour…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News Public input sought on draft ATMP for Badlands National Park The US National Park Service (NPS) and the FAA are seeking public feedback on a draft air tour…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work ICYMI: [email protected] webinar: HAI’s New SMS Coaching and Assessment Program At the May 11, 2023, [email protected] webinar, we introduced the HAI SMS Coaching and Assessment Program with assistance…Dan SweetMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus H145: the all-terrain guardian angel of the Andes The Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) has been actively using the H145 helicopter for crucial services in the Andes…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA Safety Briefing: special use airspace (SUA) in the USA A quick review of SUAs in the United States and three strategies to avoid a run-in with one.Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Leonardo obtains Maintenance Training Organisation certification in Italy for military aircraft Leonardo has become the first industrial player in Italy to deliver the entire range of maintenance training services…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web NFL’s Washington Commanders get firsthand experience with 1st Helicopter Squadron (DVIDS) - Players and staff on the National Football League’s Washington Commanders learned what it’s like to operate…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News USDOT seeks industry, public input on national AAM strategy The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public input on the development of a national strategy for…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web AAM market not far from realization (Automotive World) - A primer on advanced air mobility (AAM) and the wide range of mission profiles the…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Seoul to conduct test flights of flying vehicles next year (The Korea Times) - The Seoul, South Korea, city government next year will test flying vehicles on a…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Walmart-backed DroneUp cutting jobs as drone delivery market struggles (CNBC) - DroneUp, a Walmart-backed start-up competing alongside Amazon and others in the nascent drone delivery market, is…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Doroni announces series A Reg D offering to fund its eVTOL 2-seater (Globe Newswire) - Doroni Aerospace has launched a series A Regulation D (Reg D) offering, marking a major…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News JAG Aviation appointed exclusive MD Helicopters distributor for Malaysia, Indonesia (EIN Presswire) - JAG Aviation Group is now the exclusive sales representative for MD Helicopters in Malaysia and…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Bird attacks drone midair (VIDEO) (Fox News) - In central China, a bird flew into a drone midair before grabbing it and flying…Rotor DailyMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Volocopter, Germany UAM pioneer designs eVTOL aircraft and the ecosystem to support them.Jen BoyerMay 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Helicopter team works to remove Kansas TV station’s old antenna (VIDEO) (KSNW) - A Skycrane helicopter crew removed the old, 18,000-lb. antenna off the top of the tower at…Rotor DailyMay 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Women, minorities included in US Navy aircrew study (Vertical) - The US Navy is undergoing a comprehensive study intended to expand access to the navy for…Rotor DailyMay 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Massachusetts police helicopter makes water drops to help contain Lynn brush fire (VIDEO) (WCVB) - A Massachusetts State Police helicopter made water drops in Lynn Monday to help contain the Lynn…Rotor DailyMay 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve 12 people, dog rescued by helicopter after landslide near Mount St. Helens (OregonLive/The Oregonian) - A dozen people and a dog were evacuated by helicopter from the parking lot at…Rotor DailyMay 16, 2023