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Jeff Smith
By Jeff Smith In Top Story

HAI Spotlight on Safety: Pilots, You’re Paid to Say NO!

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Rotor Daily
By Rotor Daily In HAI at Work

ICYMI: HAI@Work webinar, ‘Avoiding Risk Normalization in Heliport Design and Use’

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James Viola
By James Viola In ROTOR Daily

HAI President’s Message: filling our workforce pipeline

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Top StoryROTOR Daily

HAI announces winners in 2023 ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest

HAI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest. The popular contest attracts…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

HAI joins aviation groups in opposing Washington state bill banning leaded fuels

Noting that the industry and federal government are already addressing the issue with a 2030 deadline, HAI and…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News

FAA seeks permission to renew collection of information on bird strikes

The collection involves voluntary reporting of information following a wildlife strike incident with aircraft for public availability in…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople

USHST names FAA’s Wayne Fry government cochair

Wayne Fry, FAA Flight Standards Division manager for general aviation safety assurance, has been named the new government…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

VSR-700 VTOL UAV successfully tested over water

(Naval News) - A team of engineers and technicians from the French Defense procurement agency (DGA)’s test centers…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Airbus launches European defense fund, R&D projects

Airbus has launched two research and development projects it is coordinating under the 2021 European Defence Fund. Airbus…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Volatus Aerospace completes acquisition of Empire Drone

(Yahoo) - Volatus Aerospace Corp. has finalized the acquisition of New York–based Empire Drone Co., providing Volatus with…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Trailblazing military aviation: an all-female team on board the Airbus NH90

The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s No. 3 Squadron is home to the first all-female team to operate…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

True Blue Power offers FAA AMT and IA refresher credit

You can now receive one credit hour toward FAA aviation maintenance technician (AMT) and inspection authorization (IA) refresher…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web

Mars Helicopter soars over rover tracks on 41st flight (VIDEO)

(Space.com) - The Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity, made a quick flight out from its resting stop and then back…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

GKN Aerospace to build electrical wiring interconnection system for Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft

(Urban Air Mobility) - From its facility in the Netherlands, GKN will build the electrical wiring interconnection system…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

1 dead in helicopter crash in Friuli, Italy

(ANSA) - The helicopter crashed Tuesday morning in Pordenone in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. The pilot, a…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters, certain Model AS350 and AS355 series helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires, for helicopters with certain part-numbered tail-rotor head spider pitch change units installed, inspection…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyUpcoming Events

HAI@Work: Digital Flight Rules for UAM

Feb. 9, 2023, 4:00 pm eastern (UTC-5)
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2023
Top StoryROTOR Daily

HAI Member Spotlight: Paraclete Aviation Life Support, Tennessee, USA

Founded by a US Army veteran, the company makes, refurbishes, and inspects helicopter and aviation helmets.
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerJanuary 31, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

From the HAI Board: a midyear report

Six months into his term, HAI Chair Jeff Smith is very pleased with the association’s course and speed…
Jeff Smith
Jeff SmithJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

SMS: it’s easier than you think

There’s an affordable safety management system out there for your operation, no matter your size.
Paul Koscak
Paul KoscakJanuary 31, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

ICYMI: HAI@Work: Sharing the Air with Drones

During our Jan. 26, 2023, webinar, John Meehan, a member of FAAST, analyzed several collisions between drones and…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web

Ford patenting drone docking on cars

(BBC Top Gear) - Ford is looking at the myriad ways drones could be part of a vehicle,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Bell: how to insure and finance a helicopter

(Bell) - When you’ve decided what helicopter fits your needs, it’s time to decide on financing and insurance.…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News

Rep. Sam Graves announces chairs of T&I subcommittees

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.-06) Friday announced the chairs of the panel’s six subcommittees for…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Enstrom announces 1st flight of 480B helicopter

Enstrom has announced the flight of the first new turbine-powered 480B helicopter after reopening the company just eight…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Columbia Helicopters sells a 107-II Vertol to Heliswiss International

The sale makes Heliswiss the official launch customer for the aircraft in Europe. The company will use the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

H2Fly joins with Stuttgart Airport to build Hydrogen Aviation Centre

(Urban Air Mobility) - H2Fly and Stuttgart Airport (EDDS) have announced the launch of a joint project to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Hartzell Engine Tech achieves FAA PMA for Robinson Helicopter Sky-Tec starters

(Newswires) - Hartzell Engine Tech recently received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval for its Sky-Tec HT (High Torque) starters…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyEducation and Training

WAI, Harvard University offer emerging-leaders scholarships

Rising women leaders in the aviation and aerospace industry are encouraged to apply to attend Women in Leadership:…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Revised EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2021-0178R2, Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters, ATA 55 – Stabilizers – Horizontal Stabilizer –…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web

Montana PBS to air documentary on 1961 helicopter rescue of smoke jumpers

(KUSM/KUFM) - Airing at 8 pm (MST) on Jan. 30, "Higgins Ridge" features interviews with some of the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

CAE opens new training center in Las Vegas to aid pilot shortage (VIDEO)

(KVVU-TV) - CAE opened its Las Vegas Training Center last fall near Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS). The…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Montana National Guard begins full-time helicopter operations (VIDEO)

(DVIDS) - Helicopters will now be stationed full-time in Billings, Montana, to improve the National Guard’s ability to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

Russian presidential Mi-8 helicopter crashes in Moscow

(Aerotime Hub) - The Mil Mi-8 helicopter belonging to the Russian Special Flight Detachment "Rossiya" crashed in Moscow’s…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

Indian Army helicopter crashes in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur (VIDEO)

(ET/YouTube) - An Army helicopter crashed and caught fire at Uchain Pingora in Bharatpur district.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350, EC130, and AS355 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive, 23-012, Airbus Helicopters Models AS350, EC130, and AS355 helicopters, ATA 63 – Main Rotor…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Bristow launches 2023 UK cadet program and offers IR scholarships

In partnership with Helicentre Aviation, Bristow is looking for prospective pilots to join its 2023 UK cadet program…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Vertical Aerospace appoints John Martin as CFO

John Martin will succeed Vinny Casey as Vertical Aerospace's chief financial officer, effective Feb. 20, 2023.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Archer, Joby remain confident in launching eVTOL air taxi services in 2025

(Vertical) - Archer and Joby executives reiterated ambitious schedules for bringing their eVTOL aircraft to market while acknowledging…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Fort Benning, Georgia, Feb. 1–2

GPS testing is scheduled for Feb. 1–2 at Fort Benning, Georgia (FTBEGA), 23–18, and may result in an…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

City of Neodesha, Kansas, partners with Air Methods

The City of Neodesha, Kansas, recently announced it has entered into a one-call agreement with Air Methods to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

NTSB final report: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505, Moab, Utah, Oct. 8, 2022

The US National Transportation Safety Board has determined the probable cause of the crash as the pilot’s loss…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 30, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

The invisible problem: effective cockpit monitoring

(Vertical) - Eye-tracking research from HeliOffshore reveals that effective cockpit monitoring is a challenge for all pilots—not just…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

CHC Brazil wins 5 new contracts with Petrobras

(Global Sky Media) - CHC Helicopter subsidiary CHC do Brasil has signed five contracts with energy company Petrobras…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

AirLife helicopter pilot headed to work is arrested, charged with DUI (VIDEO)

(CBS Colorado) - Breath tests showed the veteran pilot’s blood alcohol level was .126 as he was on…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web

Huey helicopter to soar above veterans park in Alabama as permanent display

(The Cullman Times) — This spring’s annual commemoration of local (Alabama) military members killed in service will take…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Hillsboro Aviation CEO honored at 20th annual Living Legends of Aviation awards

Max Lyons, owner and CEO of Hillsboro Aviation, received the Elling Halvorson Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

NTSB final report: Robinson R44, Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 23, 2019

The US National Transportation Safety Board has determined the probable cause of the accident to have been an…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Siemens, Skyway collaborating on vertiport operations

(Globe Newswire) - The two companies are working together to determine the electrical and digital infrastructure needed to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

PHI recounts its SAR support during flooding in Western Australia

The PHI Aviation team based in Western Australia undertook an extensive search-and-rescue (SAR) operation over nine days in…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve

Zion National Park hikers saved in dramatic helicopter rescue (VIDEO)

(St George News) - Two out-of-state hikers marooned in freezing temperatures for more than 24 hours were rescued…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2023
AVIATION INTERNATIONAL NEWSROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Bell’s civil helicopter deliveries surge in 2022

(AIN) - Despite a decline in deliveries of Bell military helicopters last year, the company delivered 176 civil…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

USAF awards Electra $85M to develop full-scale preproduction eSTOL aircraft

(Cision) - Aerospace company Electra says the funds will help accelerate the company’s flight test program for its…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

Wind gusts around city buildings could threaten small eVTOL aircraft

(FutureFlight) - Researchers are raising concerns over whether small eVTOL aircraft can safely operate in windy conditions when…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Leonardo, Safran partner on AW09 single-engine helicopter propulsion system

(Kopter, a Leonardo company) - The production configuration of the next-generation single-engine helicopter will be powered by the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

NATA announces new AAM Committee leadership, provides forum for industry collaboration

The National Air Transportation Association’s recently formed AAM Committee named its cochairs and outlined a strategic vision as…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Argus International welcomes Embassair as FBO audit signee

Argus International, a member of the SGS Group, welcomed Embassair to Argus’s Base Operations Audit Program today at…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

NTSB final report: Bell 206, St. Thomas, Caribbean Sea, Feb. 15, 2021

The US National Transportation Safety Board has determined the probable cause of the accident, which killed four people,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

Star Flight (Texas) helicopters struck by lasers 4 times in Q4 2022 (VIDEO)

(Fox7) - Travis County (Texas) Star Flight helicopters experienced four laser strikes in the last quarter of 2022,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 23-010, Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters, ATA 67 – Rotors Flight…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 completes training in Bizë, Albania

(US Naval Forces Europe and Africa / US Sixth Fleet) - The HSC training, which was conducted Jan.…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

AeroX kicks off statewide AAM weather study in North Carolina

(eVTOL Insights) - Local advanced air mobility (AAM) nonprofit AeroX is working with low-altitude weather specialist TruWeather Solutions…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Lockheed Martin reports Q4, full-year 2022 financial results

Lockheed Martin Corp. Tuesday reported that its rotary and mission systems net sales increased $343 million, or 8%,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News

US House passes bill to improve FAA safety system after meltdown

A bill to improve the FAA’s pilot safety notification system, and two bills to improve and increase transparency…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Airbus selects Eaton, Crouzet as key providers for CityAirbus NextGen

Airbus has announced the selection of Eaton and Crouzet to provide the electrical power distribution system (EPDS) and…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Man killed by Michigan police after shooting at police helicopter (VIDEO)

(The Sun/YouTube) - A 33-year-old man was shot and killed by authorities in Detroit after pointing a green…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Surf Life Saving Queensland purchases 1st Entrol H14 FTD Level 5 simulator in Australia

Entrol will install the device based on the Bell 429 by mid-2023 at Surf Life Saving Queensland’s base…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyPerspectives

6 electric aviation companies to keep on your radar

(Green Biz) - In some ways, the unexpected halt in traveling in 2020 may have helped boost this…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Airbus Helicopters performed steadily in a complex 2022

In 2022, Airbus Helicopters logged 374 gross orders (net: 362), highlighting the ongoing market recovery with an impressive…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web

This chopper-like VTOL is 40% less expensive to fly than a conventional helicopter

(Robb Report) - The new ARC Linx P9 has been billed as the “world’s most advanced nine-seater aircraft…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

Reports: helicopter that killed Ukrainian minister crashed due to pilot error

(Tass) - Pilot error amid heavy fog was the cause of the Jan. 18 helicopter crash in Brovary…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

3 killed in military helicopter crash in Algeria

(InternationalNews.az) - An Algerian military helicopter crashed on Monday in the northern province of Ain Defla, some 150…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Terra Drone raises $14M from Saudi investors

(TechCrunch) - Tokyo-based Terra Drone Corp., a drone and urban air mobility (UAM) technology provider, has raised $14…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

A new look for a popular weather source

(Vertical) - The US NOAA/National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center is working on a significant upgrade to its…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Tata Boeing Aerospace delivers 1st fuselage for Indian Army’s AH-64 Apache

(ET Government) - Tata Boeing Aerospace has delivered the first fuselage for six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Leonardo signs Heli-One to support AW101 helicopter maintenance for RNAF

Heli-One has recently been contracted by Leonardo to support the fleet of AW101 SAR Queen helicopters operated by…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

MightyFly unveils next-gen eVTOL design, announces FAA special airworthiness certificate and USAF contract

(GlobeNewswire) - Just 21 months after receiving $5.1 million in seed funding and with only nine months from…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web

EAA ‘Pilot Your Own Adventure’ contest returns in 2023

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s “Pilot Your Own Adventure” contest, supported by Flight Outfitters, is now open for pilots…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Smith Myers announces board appointments to support further global expansion

Smith Myers has announced the appointment of Andrew Munro as managing director, alongside three new appointments to its…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Leonardo announces delivery of Italian police force’s 1st newly configured AW169M

Leonardo and Italy’s police force celebrated the delivery of the operator’s first AW169M light-intermediate twin-engine helicopter in a…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Aeronamic to manufacture fans for Lilium eVTOL aircraft

(Urban Air Mobility) - Aeronamic reports it has entered into an agreement with Lilium, developer of the Lilium…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople

Peter Behr joins Schweizer as rep for Europe, United Kingdom

Schweizer is pleased to announce Peter Behr has joined the helicopter manufacturer as senior sales representative for Europe…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
Top StoryROTOR Daily

HAI Member Spotlight: LCI, Ireland

Aircraft leasing company operates in helicopter, fixed-wing, and AAM markets around the world.
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

EASA SIB: Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters, all serial numbers

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) safety information bulletin (SIB), No. 2023-01, Flight Control Rods – Cracks…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News

UK Civil Aviation Authority sets out vision for future of UK airspace

The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) yesterday published its vision for the future of UK airspace, which…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

NTSB final report: Robinson R44, Wingate, North Carolina, May 2, 2021

The US National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the probable cause of the accident was the pilot’s…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

NTSB final report: Aérospatiale AS350 B2 Écureuil, Yukon, Oklahoma, May 12, 2021

The US National Transportation Safety Board has determined the probable cause of the accident to have been the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 22–Feb. 7

GPS testing is scheduled for Jan. 22–Feb. 7 at Fort Bliss, Texas (BLISTX), 23-01 (Revision 1), and may…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

EHang to make 1st Latin American eVTOL flights in March

(Urban Air Mobility) - EHang has chosen Curitiba in Paraná, Brazil, to carry out the first flight of…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

LifeFlight Australia sets rescue record in 2022

LifeFlight Australia reported a record-breaking calendar year, with its fleet of helicopters, air ambulance jets, critical-care doctors, flight…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

FAA request for comments: helicopter air ambulance, commercial helicopter, and Part 91 helicopter operations

This FAA notice involves the collection of information supporting the US Department of Transportation’s strategic goal of safety.…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

US Marines’ new helicopter easily lifts F-35

(Defence Blog) - The CH-53K King Stallion, the US Marine Corps’ newest heavy-lift helicopter, has demonstrated its capability…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

CBAA joins CanaDAC AAM task group

In order to influence the direction and priorities of advanced air mobility (AAM) development in Canada, the Canadian…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

Helicopter forced to abandon rescue due to ‘unusually calm conditions’

(Independent.ie) - The Shannon Airport (EINN)–based Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 115 had been tasked with attempting to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Preowned single-engine helicopter sales decline, inventory stays low in 2022

Aero Asset's Heli Market Trends 2022 Annual Single Engine Report shows that preowned-helicopter sales were down 12% last…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople

Please join HAI in wishing W.A. “Dub” Blessing a Happy Birthday

HAI's annual Salute to Excellence Flight Instructor award honors Blessing for his skills, experiences, and accomplishments. He turned…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Leonardo leads the way in the future of green flight

Leonardo plays a key role in the development of technologies destined to revolutionize the sustainability of flying, while…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Avon Park, Florida, Jan. 25–27

GPS testing is scheduled for Jan. 25–27 at Avon Park, Florida (AVPKFL), 23-02, and may result in an…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
AVIATION INTERNATIONAL NEWSROTOR DailyUncategorizedAccidents & Incidents

$10M settlement in civil suit related to 2021 fatal crash of Bell 212 in Canada

(AIN) - The manufacturer of a defective rotor pin linked to the 2021 fatal crash of a Bell…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

VFS announces new nonprofit HYSKY Society as spin-off of H2eVTOL Council

The Vertical Flight Society announced the spin-off of its highly successful H2eVTOL Council into its own independent nonprofit…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web

NASA’s Mars Helicopter makes 40th flight

(Yahoo) - The success of Ingenuity, NASA's first helicopter on Mars, has prompted the agency to add two…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyEducation and Training

FAA: flightpaths to the future

(FAA) - FAA employees and career professionals recently met with STEM students at air traffic control facilities in…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyPerspectives

How eVTOLs could disrupt the $49B helicopter industry (VIDEO)

(CNBC/YouTube) - Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft have existed for more than a century in the form…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve

SCSO Air 1 helicopter helps catch driver fleeing police (VIDEO)

(KREM2 News/YouTube) - A Spokane Regional Air Support Unit helicopter aids Spokane, Washington, police officers track a driver…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
Sikorsky logoROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Sikorsky delivers 5,000th Black Hawk, a US Army UH-60M

Sikorsky delivered its 5,000th Black Hawk variant helicopter, a US Army UH-60M, on Jan. 20. The aircraft will…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Fort Irwin, California, Jan. 25–Feb. 6

GPS testing is scheduled for Jan. 25–Feb. 6 at Fort Irwin, California (FTIRCA), 23-03 (REVISION 1), and may…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

Advocating for You, Jan. 20, 2023

The latest on the House T&I Committee members for the 118th Congress, the FAA administrator nomination, and more…
Cade Clark
Cade ClarkJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Archer: electric engine, nearly silent, and ready for passengers by 2025 (VIDEO)

(YouTube/Freethink) - California-based Archer’s all-electric, rotor-based eVTOL Maker aims to carry four passengers and one pilot at an…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

TSB releases findings of probe into 2021 aircraft, drone collision at Buttonville Airport

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has determined that unsuccessful visual scanning and operator task saturation were…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve

Thames Valley Air Ambulance reports over 3,000 calls in 2022

(BBC) - Thames Valley Air Ambulance announced that, for the first time in history, its crews attended more…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

HAI, EHA visit Pegasus Aero Group operations

(Vertical) - HAI CEO and President James A. Viola and European Helicopter Association President Christian Müller visited Pegasus…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Skyroads initiates 1st fully automated AAM flight test site at Augsburg Airport

(Air Traffic Management) - Skyroads is working with Augsburg Airport (EDMA) in Bavaria to establish an operating agreement…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

AVI introduces video product designed to optimize surveillance operations

Applied Video Imaging (AVI), a provider of rugged video products for airborne, ground, and marine surveillance missions, introduces…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Vertical Aerospace advances plans to launch eVTOL in Japan

Vertical Aerospace has announced that it has secured a predelivery payment for the reservation of eVTOL aircraft delivery…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: all Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C1, and Arriel 1C2 model turboshaft engines

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacing the affected fire detectors, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Enstrom Safety Check: bad habits are self-induced risks

Enstrom chief pilot and DPE Randy Sharkey explains that OEMs can only do so much to ensure safe…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: all Safran Helicopter Engines Makila 1A and Makila 1A1 model turboshaft engines

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacing the affected fire detectors, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

Ukraine helicopter crash: what we know so far

(BBC) - Ukraine has launched an investigation into the cause of a helicopter crash in the suburbs of…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

FAA: What GA pilots need to know about Super Bowl LVII

General aviation pilots flying near Phoenix, Arizona, from Feb. 8–13, 2023, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Leonardo, Italian secretariat sign contract with Austria for option of 18 helicopters

The contract provides for an additional 18 AW169M LUHs (light-utility helicopters) to the Austrian Ministry of Defence, worth…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

RedBird Capital increases ownership position in Blade to over 5%

Blade Air Mobility and RedBird Capital Partners announced yesterday that RedBird has increased its ownership in Blade to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Kaman ceases production of K-Max, refocuses on highest growth opportunities

The company will continue to support existing K-Max aircraft in operation, including providing operators with repair, spare parts,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Enstrom appoints dealer, service center in Czech Republic

Enstrom is pleased to announce it has signed DSA a.s. as a dealer and service center for Enstrom…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Milan planning for vertiports, air taxis at 2026 winter Olympics

(Urban Air Mobility) - Italian news channel L’Economia reports that Milan has announced that work will start in…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Leonardo podcast focuses on history of the helicopter (PODCAST)

In a podcast in Leonardo’s Corriere della Sera series, science writer Massimo Sideri discusses the milestones in the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2023
AVIATION INTERNATIONAL NEWSROTOR DailyIndustry News

AAM: expert predictions for what you can expect in 2023 (VIDEO)

(YouTube/AIN) - Advanced air mobility continues to be one of the most dynamic sectors in aviation. To prepare…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Xtend awarded exclusive, multiyear, $20M contract to develop, supply multidrone operating system

(Cision) - Xtend has been awarded a $20 million contract by Israel’s Ministry of Defense for the development…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Aviation stakeholder groups submit comments on EPA’s proposed endangerment finding

(NBAA) - A coalition of seven aviation stakeholder organizations, including HAI and NBAA, has formally submitted comments to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: all Airbus Helicopters Models EC120B, EC130 B4, and EC130 T2 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require, for helicopters with certain part-numbered landing gear assemblies installed, visually inspecting…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

Helicopter crash near Kyiv kills 16, including Ukrainian interior minister (VIDEO)

(CNN) - A helicopter crash near a kindergarten in the Kyiv region has killed at least 16 people,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

BVLOS flights with North Dakota drone system approved

(GPS World) - uAvionix has received approval by the FAA to conduct beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) small unmanned aerial flight…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News

EASA publishes updated Easy Access Rules for the Basic Regulation (Rev. 2023)

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Easy Access Rules for the Basic Regulation (Regulation (EU)…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Safran signs support contract with Yellowhead Helicopters

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract with Yellowhead Helicopters to support the Arriel engine powering its AS350…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

CAE honored by Hall of Fame for Women in Emerging Aviation Technologies

Marilyn Pearson, CAE’s global regulatory lead for AAM, eVTOL, and UAS, has been inducted into the Hall of…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

NTSB preliminary report: Bell 407, Galliano, Louisiana, Dec. 29, 2022

The US National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary investigative report of the accident, in which the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Robinson Helicopter Company to celebrate 50 years in 2023

Robinson’s 50-year milestone represents more than the passing of time; it is an affirmation of the company’s success.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Wisk Aero announces CEO transition

Wisk Aero has announced that Gary Gysin will be retiring from his position as CEO, and as a…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

EASA publishes 12th edition of European Plan for Aviation Safety

In the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regularly identifies the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Australia to spend $2B on 40 US Black Hawks

(U.S. News & World Report) - The Australian government will acquire 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Rusada expands North American presence with Canada office

(Aviation Maintenance Magazine) - Aviation software specialist Rusada has announced the opening of a new office in Toronto,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

CHC Helicopter agrees to sale of Offshore Helicopter Services UK

(MarketScreener) - CHC Helicopter Group has sold Offshore Helicopter Services UK to Ultimate Aviation Group, an international aviation…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2023
Top StoryROTOR Daily

HAI Member Spotlight: MRG Labs, Pennsylvania, USA

MRG Labs provides lubricant solutions and laboratory services and trains maintenance professionals in the art of lubrication analysis.
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 coming to Madrid later this year

One of the most dynamic business-to-business trade shows celebrating the European vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) industry is…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

LifeNet Air selects Air Methods Ascend program for advanced clinical education

LifeNet Air selects Air Methods Ascend program to provide in-person and online critical care clinical education to all…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News

Public comment period opens for renewal of FAA Small Unmanned Aircraft System Registration

FAA opens public comment period about intent to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

US Army expands ICARUS Device airworthiness to include all UH-60 Black Hawks

ICARUS Devices announced that the US Army has expanded the ICARUS Device airworthiness release fleetwide to include UH-60L…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople

Lilium announces new chief financial officer and chief commercial officer

(Globe News Wire) - Lilium's board of directors has appointed Oliver Vogelgesang as the new chief financial officer…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Heron Technology targets uncrewed traffic management services through Heron AirBridge

(CISION) - Singapore-based Heron Technology announces the incorporation of Heron AirBridge, the company’s standalone AAM and drones technology…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters

Proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-02-01 applies to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters with certain part-numbered main rotor…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

FAASTeam: An Introduction to Safety Risk Management

All pilots can benefit from adding safety risk management processes to assess and mitigate risk in their own…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Southeast Aerospace offers Garmin GI 275 as cost-effective Part 25 ESI replacement

Southeast Aerospace offers Garmin GI 275 as cost-effective Part 125 electronic standby instrument (ESI) replacement.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve

Helicopter rescue saves California woman from rising water in severe storm (VIDEO)

(KABC) - Rescue crew uses helicopter to save a woman who was trapped clinging to a tree above…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Air Canada selects Pulsar Informatics comprehensive fatigue risk management program

Air Canada is the first major international airline maintenance organization to implement Pulsar Informatics Fatigue Meter, a comprehensive…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Sweet Helicopters adds two aircraft to its fleet

Sweet Helicopters announces the addition of two Leonardo AW109SPs to its fleet of four aircraft providing VIP charter…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyEducation and Training

NASA to host online seminar on January 17 to discuss UAM conflict management simulations

(Urban Air Mobility) - NASA is holding an online briefing and seminar on January 17 to discuss the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople

ACSF Deeply Saddened by Passing of Aviation Safety Expert Russ Lawton

Russ Lawton, vice president of operations for the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), died January 14 at the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 17, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

Ananda Thapa Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award

HAI is pleased to announce that Altitude Air Operations director Ananda “Andy” Thapa is the 2023 recipient of…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

João Vinagre Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award

HAI is pleased to announce that Capital Air founder and director João “John” Vinagre is the 2023 recipient…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents

AAIB: Henley regatta drone crash could have been fatal

(BBC) - An Air Accidents Investigation Branch report says a 28 kg (62 lb.) drone that crashed into…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Latest FAA heliport guidance omits vertiports for eVTOL aircraft

(FutureFlight) - The FAA has issued its new and long-awaited heliport planning, design, and construction advisory circular, which…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve

Drones plant 1 million mangrove seeds in Abu Dhabi

(Arabian Business) - The initiative is part of the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi’s plans to establish Abu…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Airbus, VDL Group to produce airborne laser communication terminal

Airbus and VDL Group have signed a partnership agreement for the development and manufacturing of a laser communication…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Davenport Aviation expands portfolio, adds Airbus H145 helicopter to GSA schedule

Davenport Aviation has added the Airbus H145 helicopter to the US General Services Administration schedule, expanding availability to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC130 T2 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitively inspecting the vibration level on the tail-rotor driveshaft and, depending on the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters Models A109, A109A, A109A II, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters modified by STC SR01812LA

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repairing or replacing certain float assemblies. The FAA is issuing this AD to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Skyfire, AeroVigilance partner to provide counter-UAS services

(sUAS News) - Skyfire Consulting has officially partnered with AeroVigilance to combine real-world experience in offensive and defensive…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 and MBB Bo 105 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD), 2023-0006-E, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB BK 117 and MBB Bo 105 helicopters, ATA…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

Eric Bechhoefer receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Safety Award

HAI is pleased to announce that GPMS International CEO and Chief Engineer Eric Bechhoefer is the 2023 recipient…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

David Ellis receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Golden Hour Award

HAI is pleased to announce that David Ellis, executive director of Haiti Air Ambulance, is the 2023 recipient…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web

Oklahoma fire departments stage helicopter crash for training drill (VIDEO)

(KWTV News 9) - A US Army National Guard helicopter landed in a field near the Tulsa (Oklahoma)…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve

Children’s Air Ambulance introduces England’s 1st helicopter incubator

Children’s Air Ambulance has introduced England’s first incubator on a rotary-wing aircraft to assist specialist National Health Service…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Bristow enters into long-term equipment financings up to £145M

Bristow Group and its subsidiaries announced Wednesday that they have entered into two 13-year secured equipment financings for…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Leasing company LCI to buy up to 40 Elroy Air VTOL cargo carriers

LCI has signed an agreement with Elroy Air for up to 40 Chaparral VTOL aircraft, unlocking aircraft financing…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Teal Drones to enhance low-light navigation of new drone through partnership with Immervision

(Yahoo) - Teal Drones, a subsidiary of military technology company Red Cat Holdings, has partnered with Canadian optical…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Leonardo’s Mighty Merlin on front line with Royal Navy’s CHF

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, on behalf of the Royal Navy, has received its final AW101 Mk4/4a…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Mike Atwood inducted into ANVM Hall of Fame

Aviation Specialties Unlimited founder and CEO Mike Atwood has been inducted into the Association of United States Night…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

London’s Air Ambulance Charity receives pro bono legal support

(AirMed&Rescue) - Law firm Hogan Lovells has partnered with London’s Air Ambulance Charity to offer pro bono legal…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople

Joby appoints former JSOC commander to advisory board

(Business Wire) - Joby Aviation has announced the appointment to its advisory board of former Joint Special Operations…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyTechnology

The state of battery development for cold geographical eVTOL markets

(Vertical) - Batteries are a central aspect of eVTOL technology, and in many places around the world where…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center, Fallon, Nevada, Jan. 16–Feb. 9

GPS testing is scheduled for Jan. 16–Feb. 9 at the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC), 23-01, and…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News

Graves selected to chair House T&I Committee

US Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.-06) has been selected to serve as chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

Karl Cotton Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence W.A. “Dub” Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award

HAI is pleased to announce that Helicopter Institute senior flight instructor Karl Cotton is the recipient of the 2023…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

Penny Ritter Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Law Enforcement Award

HAI is pleased to announce Alameda County (California) Sheriff’s Office criminalist Penny Ritter is the recipient of the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople

Arnaud Coville, formerly of Volocopter, joins SkyDrive

(Urban Air Mobility) - Thirty-year aviation industry veteran Arnaud Coville has been appointed chief development officer of Japanese…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Pierce Aerospace announces partnership with Skye Air Mobility

The partnership brings Pierce’s Flight Portal ID UAS Technologies, as an integrated remote ID solution, to Skye’s drone…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News

FAA moves rule forward mandating use of program to detect, mitigate risks early

The FAA proposes to update and expand the requirements for safety management systems (SMSs) and require certain certificate…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

StandardAero appoints new CFO

StandardAero has appointed Dan Satterfield as the company’s chief financial officer.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

How drone technology is revolutionizing the construction industry

(The Manufacturer) - The construction industry has experienced 239% growth in drone use in the past 12 months.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

EASA, ECDC provide aviation guidelines in response to China COVID-19 developments

Europe has agreed on measures to be applied in aviation in response to the specific localized worsening of…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

EuroSafety announces H125 airframe course during HAI HELI-EXPO 2023

EuroSafety International will offer an H125 airframe ground school presentation during HAI HELI-EXPO 2023, Mar. 6–9 (exhibits open…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Planning for the CH-147F Chinook upgrade, strategically

(Vertical) - The CH-147F Chinook fleet might have less than a decade of service on its airframes, but…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Air Methods rings in new year celebrating Native Air milestones

Native Air, a subsidiary of Air Methods, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Native Air 9 air…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News

Alpha Metalcraft Group names new director of engineering and program management

Alpha Metalcraft Group names Luigi Cazzaniga director of engineering and program management.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve

Dramatic helicopter rescue in Arizona floodwaters (VIDEO)

(Fox) - A man was trapped when a combination of rain and melting snow caused flooding recently in…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
Top StoryROTOR Daily

HAI Member Spotlight: Heli-Dunn, Oregon, USA

Patented tree-trimming and -removal tools have helped Heli-Dunn expand operations to industries unaccustomed to helicopter capabilities.
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerJanuary 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News

FAA issues heliport design advisory circular

(FAA) - This advisory circular (AC) provides standards for the planning, design, and construction of heliports serving helicopters…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve

US Coast Guard rescues California couple, dog by helicopter during flood (VIDEO)

(KSBW) - The US Coast Guard rescued an Arroyo Seco, California, couple and their dog by helicopter Monday…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 10, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

Skip Robinson Posthumously Honored with HAI’s Salute to Excellence Award for Communications

HAI is pleased to announce that the late Vertical magazine photographer and writer Lawrence “Skip” Robinson is the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 10, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

Mike Iven Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Maintenance Award

HAI is pleased to announce Rainbow Helicopters VP of Maintenance Mike Iven as the recipient of the 2023…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

FAA approves BVLOS drone flights on North Dakota drone system

(UASWeekly.com) - Leveraging Vantis, the state’s first-of-its-kind uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) network, and uAvionix, a drone company, have…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 10, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety

FAA Safety Briefing: a checkup on all things aeromedical

All pilots, including those who fly ultralights or operate drones, have an obligation to ensure that they are…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

India aims to become global drone hub by 2030 (VIDEO)

(YouTube/BBC) - The Indian government wants to transform the country into a global drone hub by 2030.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News

Drone manufacturer aims for Paris 2024 Olympics liftoff (VIDEO)

(Yahoo) - Air taxis could become a reality by 2024, with one drone manufacturer aiming to roll out…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 10, 2023
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