HAI at WorkROTOR Daily Critical information for rotorcraft operations As of Friday, Jan. 14, the FAA had issued over 1,600 Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). The NOTAMs…James ViolaJanuary 18, 2022
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily President’s Message: what is HAI doing for you? (ROTOR magazine) - Choosing to be an HAI member should be easy—and rewarding. That’s one reason we’ve added…James ViolaJuly 1, 2022
HAI HELI-EXPO NewsROTOR Daily A look back at the success that was HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 (ROTOR magazine) - At this year’s show in Dallas, the VTOL industry rebounded from the pandemic with new…Jen BoyerJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web K9 rescue teams get familiar with helicopters (Redstone Rocket) - Search and rescue dogs experienced the sight, sound, smell, feel, and environment of a Black…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA meeting on UAS BVLOS Rulemaking Committee final report The FAA will hold a public meeting of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Aviation…Dan SweetJuly 1, 2022
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily HAI offices closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day HAI’s offices will be closed Monday, Jul. 4, 2022, in observance of Independence Day, a federal holiday in…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation, Airbus prepare for the future The Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation uses the Airbus five-bladed H145 for research projects aimed at improving air ambulance…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Flying cars, drones edge closer to practical use in Japan (Asia News Network) - Flying cars, which are expected to revolutionize air transport, are being developed for introduction…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News LCI acquires 19 helicopters LCI, a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has acquired 19 helicopters valued at $115 million from Lobo Leasing,…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents US Army releases details on San Diego helicopter fire (California News Times) - The US Army special operations helicopter that caught fire last week at Naval Air…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Chinese bank to provide EHang with credit facilities of US$149M (eVTOL) - The Agricultural Bank of China Guangzhou will provide EHang with banking services, including credit facilities of…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Bristow signs maintenance support agreements for AW139 fleet Bristow Group has signed long-term maintenance support agreements with Leonardo Helicopters and Pratt & Whitney for its global…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News UR delivers Bell 407 GXi to LifeNet of the Heartland United Rotorcraft delivered a Bell 407 GXi helicopter to LifeNet of the Heartland, with its new and improved…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Waiting for wildfire: private helicopter on standby in California (KRCR) - A Sikorsky Sky Crane helicopter crew has been standing by at Redding's Benton Airpark for the…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350, EC130, AS355 helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0128, is for Airbus Helicopters Models AS350, EC130, and AS355 helicopters: ATA 53 –…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Emergency EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters This emergency airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0130-E, is for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters: ATA 62 – Main…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve California fire department uses drone to deter illegal fireworks (The Bakersfield Californian) - A drone will surveil firework use in two California towns during the Fourth of…Rotor DailyJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Mil Mi-8MTV crashes in eastern Russia (SCNEWS) - The helicopter made a hard landing on Wednesday, and 15 of the 23 passengers were evacuated…Dan SweetJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News EUROPEAN ROTORS builds on success to bring bigger event in November 2022 The show’s debut in 2021 was an encouraging success, with very strong support shown by the rotorcraft industry…Dan SweetJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Sikorsky Raider X now 90% complete (National Defense) - Sikorsky’s entry in the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program moves closer to…Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS332 helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0012R1, is for Airbus Helicopters AS332 helicopters: ATA 05 – Time Limits / Maintenance…Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Congressional AAM caucus launched to promote tech education (Transportation Today) - The new US-based Advanced Air Mobility Caucus will help educate the public about this revolutionary…Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Helicopter services open for tourists in Ladakh, India (Outlook India) - The Ladakh Union Territory administration has opened helicopter service for tourists visiting the region, which…Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Blade partners with JetBlue to provide benefits, helicopter flights (Asian Sky Media) - Blade Air Mobility and JetBlue are working together to combine Blade’s airport service with…Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB final report: Robinson R66, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9, 2020 The National Transportation Safety Board has determined the probable cause of the accident to have been a severe…Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety BARS Newsletter, Jun. 30, 2022 The Basic Aviation Risk Standards (BARS) Program provides a cost-effective and robust means of monitoring, assessing, and analyzing…Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Collins Aerospace to develop uncrewed flight ecosystem in Ireland Collins Aerospace has received a three-year funding award from the European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and…Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Astronics selected for Lilium Jet’s electrical power distribution system Lilium has chosen aerospace technology company Astronics Corp. to design, develop, and build an electrical power distribution system…Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web RCAF pilot, CH-148 Cyclone land on Chilean vessel (DVIDS) - A Royal Canadian Air Force pilot landed his CH-148 Cyclone helicopter on a Chilean ship as…Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would require incorporating into maintenance records requirements (airworthiness limitations) as specified in an…Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Models 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) requires removing certain nuts from service; installing newly designed nuts; applying a specific…Rotor DailyJune 30, 2022
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily HAI, other GA groups send letter to Sec. Buttigieg on NAS congestion In a letter to US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, HAI and other general aviation organizations express their interest…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
Top StoryROTOR Daily Helicopter, AAM flight to be subject of joint global safety conference The three-day event in October, focusing on rotorcraft safety, is co-sponsored by VAST, HAI, the FAA, and the…Dan SweetJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web NASA’s AAM Playbook: Noise (VIDEO) A NASA project manager explains the importance of mitigating noise and how the agency’s advanced air mobility research…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyPeople HAI’s Jeff Smith: giving back (ROTOR magazine) - HAI’s 2022–23 chair plans to expand the association’s global reach and voice.Paul KoscakJune 29, 2022
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily From the HAI Board: a chairman’s reflection (ROTOR magazine) - Randy Rowles reflects on the progress made during his year as chairman of the HAI…Randy RowlesJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety Increased drone activity detected around Australia’s Cairns Airport The Australian Federal Police have sounded the alarm over a spike in drones detected in the controlled airspace…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web UAM: How urban spaces will adapt to 21st century (Connected Aviation Today) - Connected Aviation Today sits down with two urban air mobility experts to discuss some…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Archer flight testing gains momentum Based on the success of its recent flight tests of its eVTOL aircraft Maker, Archer believes it will…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News AT&T transmits 5G network via drone (Aviation Today) - Earlier this month, AT&T announced the company achieved an industry first in transmitting its 5G…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Helicopter helps repair American Airlines Center (VIDEO) (WFAA) - A helicopter carried crates of equipment and materials to the top of the American Airlines Center…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB ‘factual’ report: Robinson R22 Beta, Mentone, Texas, Sep. 10, 2021 In its report, the National Transportation Safety Board determined that the accident helicopter sustained damage to the fuselage,…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Skytrac announces new VP of finance and administration Angela Martens has joined Skytrac as VP of finance and administration and will oversee the organization’s financial management,…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyEducation and Training EASA publishes 4th edition of helicopter flight instructor guide The instructor guide was initially developed by the European Helicopter Safety Team based on the Australian Civil Aviation…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB finds home builder at fault in fatal 2020 helicopter crash (VIDEO) (Knox News) - Jim Clayton, founder of Clayton Homes, was at fault in a helicopter crash that killed…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS 332C, AS 332C1, AS 332L, and AS 332L1 helicopters This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would require recalculating the torque cycles of certain parts, updating log cards, and…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Proposed FAA AD: Bell Models 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters and various restricted-category helicopters This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) would require repetitive inspections of each main rotor blade (MRB) and the removal…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Arkansas operator uses historic helicopter for aerial application (VIDEO) (RFD TV) - More than 50 years of history makes Over The Top Aviation’s helicopter an interesting choice…Rotor DailyJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Helicopters respond to northern Missouri Amtrak train crash (Kansas City Star) - Helicopters from around the state transported patients to hospitals after an Amtrak train collided…Dan SweetJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyGovernment News Virginia Rep. Beyer, ERHC, HAI debut Washington, D.C., noise initiative Working with US Congressman Don Beyer, the Eastern Region Helicopter Council and HAI debuted a new helicopter noise…Dan SweetJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Chubu Regional Development Bureau awards Subaru 412EPX contract Subaru was awarded a contract for a Subaru Bell 412EPX from Japan's Chubu Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of…Deb GrommonsJune 28, 2022
Top StoryROTOR Daily HAI Member Spotlight: Utilities / Aviation Specialists, Indiana, USA In addition to technical aviation consulting services, Utilities / Aviation Specialists provides safety auditing, low-level flying-in-the-wire-environment training, and…Jen BoyerJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Helicopter makes emergency landing into Arabian Sea (The Week) - An Oil and Natural Gas Corp. helicopter carrying nine people was forced to land in…Rotor DailyJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Canada’s NRC conducts autonomous helicopter flight A team from the National Research Council of Canada's Aerospace Research Centre has conducted a completely autonomous flight…Rotor DailyJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web NASA’s AAM mission researches noise NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility mission is developing design tools that manufacturers can use to accurately predict noise levels…Rotor DailyJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety Embry-Riddle receives FAA grant to improve UAS safety (UAS Weekly) - Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University received a $371,000 grant from the FAA to study the…Rotor DailyJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News EAGLE group leaders publish update Leaders and working groups of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions initiative released a joint industry/FAA statement to…Rotor DailyJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Sikorsky wins $2.3B US Army Black Hawk contract The US government and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, signed a five-year contract for a baseline of 120…Rotor DailyJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB final report: Robinson R22 Beta, Miamisburg, Ohio, Nov. 19, 2021 The NTSB determined the probable cause of the accident to be the student pilot’s failure to maintain control…Rotor DailyJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve 40th Helicopter Squadron helps keep country, community safe (Times-Georgian) - The 40th Helicopter Squadron assigned to Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana assists in local search-and-rescue…Rotor DailyJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Heli-One receives CAMO certification Heli-One's operations in Poland received certification as a continuing airworthiness management organization by the Polish Civil Aviation Authority.Rotor DailyJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Lobo Leasing, EMP form joint venture (Rotor Hub) - Lobo Leasing and EMP Structured Assets have formed LEVL Leasing, a joint venture providing lease…Rotor DailyJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Spanish Navy retires Sea King helicopters (AirMed&Rescue) - The Spanish Navy has retired the last of its Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King helicopters, after 55…Rotor DailyJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyPeople Clyde Woltman to lead Leonardo Helicopters’ US operations Leonardo has named Clyde Woltman as CEO for Leonardo Helicopters US. Woltman assumes his new role following the…Dan SweetJune 27, 2022
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily HAI, other GA groups send letter to Sec. Buttigieg on NAS congestion HAI and other general aviation groups requested a meeting with US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to address…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety VAST 2022 Helicopter Safety Technology Survey Help the VAST Technology Working group understand how technologies are being used in the real world and which…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Pilot dies in central Alaska helicopter crash (KTUU) - A man is dead after his helicopter crashed while assisting in firefighting efforts on the Clear…Dan SweetJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Japan Coast Guard contracts for Subaru Bell 412EPX Subaru was awarded a contract for a Subaru Bell 412EPX from the Japan Coast Guard, scheduled to be…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Onboard Systems EC135 dual HEC kit certified by FAA Onboard Systems International's replacement dual cargo hook HEC kit for the EC135 aircraft was awarded a supplemental type…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety Indian helicopter makes emergency landing after bird strike (Times of India) - A helicopter carrying the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, India, made an emergency landing…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve California using new, high-tech helicopters to fight fires (CBS) - The massive Chinooks, retrofitted for firefighting and able to drop 3,000 gallons, are the largest helicopters…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Enstrom Helicopter is back and hiring (VIDEO) (WLUC) - After a previous buyer backed out, Enstrom Helicopter, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, was…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve US Coast Guard rescues 7 from boat struck by lightning (VIDEO) (WTSP) - The US Coast Guard airlifted five women and two men from a boat off the Florida…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents US Army helicopter catches fire in California (The San Diego Union-Tribune) - No crew members were injured when a US Army helicopter at Naval Air…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Cyprus orders 6 H145Ms for National Guard Cyprus has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of six H145Ms, with an option for…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News 16th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium returns to Oshkosh The 16th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS), hosted by the Vertical Flight Society, will once again be held…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety FAA podcast: Miracle in the Air How air traffic controllers and safety professionals jumped into action when a passenger with no flying experience had…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Archer: Stronger With Stellantis In February 2021, Archer entered into an agreement with Stellantis, giving the company access to Stellantis’s engineering, supply…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Helicopter crashes in Victoria, Australia (The Age) - One man is in serious but stable condition after a helicopter carrying three people crashed…Rotor DailyJune 27, 2022
Top StoryROTOR Daily ERHC, HAI debut Washington, D.C., noise initiative Eastern Region Helicopter Council and Helicopter Association International debut a new helicopter noise initiative for the Washington, D.C.,…Dan SweetJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety EASA SIB: rotorcraft flight manual update related to servo control transparency This EASA safety information bulletin (SIB) applies to AS350 helicopters, all models and serial numbers, except AS350 B3…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Proposed EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A., Models A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters This proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), 22-082, is for Leonardo S.p.A. Models A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters: ATA 24…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Former US Army helicopter pilot pleads guilty to selling aviation secrets to China (US Department of Justice) - A retired US Army helicopter pilot from San Diego, California, pleaded guilty Thursday…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyPeople Day in the life: air ambulance pilot Trey Williamson (Greenville Journal) - For most of the past 21 years, Trey Williamson has spent time either working as…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Helicopter hoists US national park tourists to safety after flooding (VIDEO) (KUTV) - Six people were hoisted or airlifted from their vehicles by a Utah Department of Public Safety…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Some 4th of July fireworks being replaced with drones due to fire concerns (VIDEO) (Fox News) - With the increased danger of fire throughout many areas of the Southwest United States, several…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Software fix following Canadian naval helicopter crash incomplete 1 year after report (CTV) - One year after software flaws were confirmed as the cause of a Canadian naval helicopter crash…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Lawmakers: US Army lacks plan to modernize Apache helicopter (Defense News) - The US Army has no clear plan for modernizing its AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, leaving…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA clarifies continued airworthiness inspection provisions (AIN Online) - A new FAA notice clarifies recently revised inspection guidance for Part 135 and other commercial…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0121, concerns Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters: ATA 26 – Fire Protection – Engine…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB report reveals new details about Hawaii tour helicopter crash (Fox News) - A preliminary report into a Jun. 8 Hawaii tour helicopter crash reveals the aircraft experienced…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Cooperation brings H145M to German armed forces Leading companies from the German aerospace and defense industry have joined with Airbus to provide the Bundeswehr with…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus, Munich Airport expand partnership to develop AAM ecosystems Airbus and Munich Airport International have signed a memorandum of understanding at ILA Berlin Air Show to start…Rotor DailyJune 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyPerspectives Autonomous flight: When will pilotless aircraft be cleared for takeoff? (The Irish Times) - Airlines are keen to start using autonomous commercial aircraft to reduce flight crew costs…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyUpcoming Events Asian Sky Group Virtual Exhibition and Conference (ASGVEC) Sep. 27–29, 2022Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyUncategorizedUpcoming Events EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 Jul. 25–31, 2022, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. Visit HAI at Booth #362!Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Commentary: FAA changes course on eVTOL certification The FAA makes a U-turn on its approach to powered lift as the eVTOL industry tries to hang…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Rolls-Royce unveils new AAM turbogenerator plan Rolls-Royce has revealed it is developing an all-new turbogenerator for use in advanced air mobility aircraft, including hybrid-electric…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Equity analyst issues ‘buy’ recommendation on Bristol stock Bristow Group has announced that an independent Wall Street equity research analyst firm, The Benchmark Co., has initiated…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB final report: Robinson R44, Hillsboro, Oregon, Apr. 6, 2020 The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of the accident to be the total loss of…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Helicopter used to battle mosquitoes in Tampa, Florida (Fox 13) - Mosquito management in Hillsborough County uses helicopters and bacteria. Here, one of the pilots discusses…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Tour helicopter crashes in West Virginia; 6 dead (NBC News) - The helicopter involved was a Vietnam-era aircraft used for tourism, according to a local NBC…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Airbus selects partners to develop CityAirbus NextGen’s rear structure Airbus is partnering with KLK Motorsport and Modell- und Formenbau Blasius Gerg GmbH to design, develop, and manufacture…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Collins, FlightAware launch WebUAS integration to support AAM Collins Aerospace is leveraging the synergies of its recent acquisition of FlightAware by announcing on Jun. 21 at…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Skytrac transmits real-time air ambulance patient data Alidaunia S.R.L., an Italian air ambulance, charter, and passenger services provider, has enabled Skytrac’s medical data transfer and…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Essex Industries marks 75th anniversary Founded in 1947, Essex Industries has become a leader in aerospace and defense solutions, with its products onboard…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Transport Canada final AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Models 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD), CF-2022-33, concerns failure of the tail rotor driveshaft with bonded adapters.Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI Member News Eve, Fahari Aviation sign deal to scale UAM for people, cargo Eve Holding and Kenya Airways subsidiary Fahari Aviation have signed a letter of intent for up to 40…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety FAA Flight Advisory: GPS interference testing, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico GPS testing is scheduled for Jun. 27–Jul. 21 at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico (WSMRNM), 22-07, Revision…Rotor DailyJune 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters launches new Girls Night Out Papillon's brand-new Girls Night Out experience includes a night flight over the Las Vegas Strip before guests are…Dan SweetJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Stars celebrates renewed fleet With the addition of a new, medically equipped Airbus H145 to its Edmonton base, Stars completed a multiyear…Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB final report: Bell 47, Fallon, Nevada, Feb. 11, 2022 The NTSB determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot's failure to maintain control of…Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Airbus H225 completes 1st helicopter flight powered solely by SAF An Airbus H225 performed the first helicopter flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel powering both Safran Makila 2…Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Heli-One completes SkyVis test flights on BPOL H215 Universal Avionics, in partnership with Heli-One (Norway) AS and the German Federal Police, has successfully completed test flights…Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter RTM 322-01/9 engines This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0117, is for Safran Helicopter RTM 322-01/9 engines: ATA 05 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks…Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final EASA AD: Safran Helicopter RTM 322-01/9A engines This airworthiness directive (AD), 2022-0118, is for Safran Helicopter RTM 322-01/9A engines: ATA 05 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks…Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety FAA Safety Briefing: Aftermarket Safety Equipment The installation and use of aftermarket safety equipment can significantly reduce the likelihood and severity of some general…Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyPeople ACS Group names RTI Brisbane technical director Advanced Composite Structures Group has named Graham Boustred as the technical director of Rotor-Tech International Brisbane in Australia.Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety FAA Flight Advisory: GPS interference testing, Fort Irwin, California GPS testing is scheduled Jun. 23–Jul. 5, Fort Irwin, California, (FTIRCA) 22-21 Revision 2, and may result in…Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Wingcopter raises $42M in funding The German drone manufacturer will use the funding to expand its drone delivery services, ramp up production, accelerate…Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Using simulators to develop eVTOL pilot training (eVTOL) - There are concerns that some simulators are being used inappropriately to develop eVTOL pilot training, but…Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139, AW139 helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD) requires a one-time borescope inspection of certain part-numbered TGB fittings and, depending on the…Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News Agency Information Collection Activities: Small Unmanned Aircraft Registration System The FAA invites public comments about its intention to request approval to renew information collection for the small…Rotor DailyJune 22, 2022
Top StoryROTOR Daily HAI Member Spotlight: TrooTrax, Canada Company’s flight-planning, flight-monitoring software provides integrated weather and risk-mitigation information.Jen BoyerJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Bavarian police helicopters to use Universal Avionics vision cameras EVS4000 multispectral enhanced vision cameras from Universal Avionics will be installed in eight new Airbus H145 helicopters destined…Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Helicopter crashes in northern England, killing 2 (BBC) - Two people were killed when their helicopter crashed in a field in North Yorkshire, England.Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web EAA AirVenture Oshkosh releases 2022 schedule EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, happening Jul. 25–31, features a wide variety of performances from the world of flight.Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News US Navy HSM-79 establishes detachment in Spain (Naval Air Force Atlantic) - Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79 established a new detachment stationed at Naval…Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Metro delivers new H125 to Texas DPS Working in conjunction with CNC Technologies, Metro Aviation customized a new H125 to meet the Texas Department of…Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Reach Air Medical Services to open base in California Reach Air Medical Services will open an air medical base in Williams, California, providing service to Colusa County…Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web World leaders attend Changi Aviation Summit, ICAO aviation program Aviation leaders from government and industry engaged in panel discussions and shared best practices at the Changi Aviation…Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Helitune updates rotor track and balance software for AS350 (HeliHub) - Helitune developed a new minimum flight routine RT-6 software configuration for South African Police H125 helicopters.Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Helicopter crashes at Washington airport (KIRO 7) - Occupants suffered minor injuries when a helicopter crashed at Washington's Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN) on…Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Vertical Aerospace welcomes CAA signing up to SC-VTOL Vertical Aerospace is one of the eVTOL companies that will benefit from the UK Civil Aviation Authority's decision…Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Giant drone plants 40,000 trees a day in Australia (VIDEO) (ABC News) - Giant drones, which can plant up to 40,000 seeds a day, are the latest weapon…Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Utah contracts for 2 Type 1 helicopters (Fire Aviation) - The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands contracted with Croman Corp. to add…Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Air taxis are coming to Los Angeles (Los Angeles Times) - Los Angeles, California, transportation officials expect electric air taxis to be operational by the…Rotor DailyJune 21, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety FAA urges airlines to act as wireless carriers plan 5G signal boost (CNBC) - The FAA on Wednesday urged the chief executives of major US airlines to move quickly to…Dan SweetJune 17, 2022
HAI HELI-EXPO NewsROTOR Daily Instructors and courses sought for HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 HAI has issued a call for courses and instructors for HAI HELI-EXPO 2023. HAI is seeking proposals from…Dan SweetJune 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Avfuel invests millions in Alder Fuels Avfuel has made a multimillion-dollar investment in Alder Fuels, a clean tech company pioneering first-of-its-kind technologies for producing…Rotor DailyJune 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Leonardo joins new National Centre for Sustainable Mobility The Centre, consisting of 25 universities and 24 large companies, was created to accompany the green and digital…Rotor DailyJune 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News New AAM index measures vertiport network progress (eVTOL) - The new AAM Infrastructure Readiness (AIR) Index is bringing attention to the need for greater investment…Rotor DailyJune 17, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety FAA Flight Advisory: GPS interference testing, Yuma, Arizona GPS testing is scheduled Jun. 21–24, Yuma, Arizona, (YPG_AZ) 22-09 Revision 1, and may result in an unreliable…Rotor DailyJune 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Garmin gets EASA approval for GFC 600H for AS350 helicopters Garmin has received EASA approval for the GFC 600H flight control system for AS350 helicopters.Rotor DailyJune 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News India seeks more Apaches, Chinooks (The Hindu) - India is negotiating the purchase of additional CH-47F(I) Chinook heavy-lift helicopters and AH-64E Apache attack…Rotor DailyJune 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News LCI, SMFL deliver 2 new AW169s to Alidaunia LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company delivered two AW169s to helicopter operator Alidaunia to be used…Rotor DailyJune 17, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety Atlanta, Georgia, police helicopter struck by laser pointer (iHeart) - Police officers in Atlanta, Georgia, were flying an air unit nearly 1,000 feet above the city…Rotor DailyJune 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News 6 NATO nations collaborate on next-gen helicopter (Defense News) - France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom are committing €26.7 million ($28…Rotor DailyJune 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Bristow to ring New York Stock Exchange opening bell Bristow Group employees will ring the New York Stock Exchange opening bell on Jun. 21 to commemorate the…Rotor DailyJune 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Texas helicopter crews train for worst-case scenarios (VIDEO) (KRHD) - First responders, military personnel, and other public safety officials gathered near College Station, Texas, recently, training…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Phenix Solutions selects Fuel Safe Systems for Ultra 2XL heavy-lift UAS Phenix Solutions has selected Redmond, Oregon–based Fuel Safe Systems to provide the primary fuel-tank system for the Ultra…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents ATSB releases findings on fatal marine pilot transfer helicopter accident The operator’s training and assessment procedures for marine pilot transfer operations did not provide assurance that the pilot…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Autoflug designs modular pallet to ease helicopter takeoff With its sale of the first Multibase system to Spectrum Aeromed, Autoflug has launched its crash-proof, modular pallet…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Mom sends helicopter to save pregnant daughter, son-in-law (VIDEO) (Inside Edition) - A woman sent a helicopter to save her pregnant daughter and son-in-law, who were trapped…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyPeople French Army commander on how helicopters support military (Airbus) - Gen. Vallette d’Osia explains the essential development priorities for the French army’s aviation in the years…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Metro Aviation welcomes 40th ops customer Metro Aviation turned 40 in 2022 and is continuing the celebration with its 40th operations customer: Metro will…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Mars Helicopter team receives Collier Trophy (NASA) - The Mars Helicopter team has been awarded the Collier Trophy for Ingenuity, the first aircraft to…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Irish air ambulance service turns 10 (Offaly Independent) - Jun. 15 marked the 10th anniversary of the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), a helicopter-based medical…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA announces charter renewal of Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee This charter, effective Jun. 10, 2022, will expire after two years unless it is renewed. The committee works…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News WHI announces Sikorsky CH-53K awards WHI Global, an integrated manufacturer of metal and composite structures for the aerospace and defense industries, has been…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW169 helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the fuel-tank vent lines as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News HeliSpeed purchases H14 FNPT II MCC simulator from Entrol HeliSpeed Academy has purchased an H14 FNPT II MCC simulator from Entrol, with installation at its base in…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News CareFlite adds Bell 407GXi Bell Textron Inc. has announced that CareFlite has signed an agreement to purchase a Bell 407GXi helicopter outfitted…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Garmin delivers 25,000-plus integrated flight decks Garmin International is celebrating the delivery of over 25,000 integrated flight decks, including forward-fit and retrofit solutions for…Rotor DailyJune 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyGovernment News HAI applauds House passage of AAM Coordination and Leadership Act HAI applauds the House of Representatives’ passage of S.516, the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act, intending…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Venturous Capital acquires WYVERN (Informa Markets) - WYVERN, a leading private aviation safety risk management company, has been acquired by Venturous Capital,…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News 10 European helicopter schools launch training network (AIN Online) - Ten flight schools have combined to launch the first European network of independent helicopter academies.Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Report: 1st remote ATC center in US to be in Alabama (ABC News) - A public airport in Alabama could be home to the first remote air traffic control…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyPeople Safran Helicopter Engines appoints 2 new EVPs Safran Helicopter Engines has made two senior management appointments: Florence Gourmanel becomes executive vice president, human resources, and…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety ATSB issues driveshaft warning for Huey helicopters after fatal Tasmanian crash The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued a safety advisory notice to operators of the UH-1H helicopter, recommending…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve Montana National Guard rescues a dozen people stranded by flooding (KTVH) - Montana National Guard helicopter crews have rescued a dozen people who were stranded due to flooding…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyUncategorizedAccidents & Incidents NTSB final report: Bell 206, Eldorado, Illinois, Feb. 11, 2022 The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the overheating of two lithium batteries in the paramedic’s flight-suit…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Overair receives $145M to develop its Butterfly eVTOL in 2023 (Yahoo) - Backed by new funding from Hanwha Group, Overair plans to develop its eVTOL prototype by the…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Safran’s SkyNaute nav system to equip helicopters for French forces Airbus Helicopters has selected Safran Electronics & Defense to supply SkyNaute navigation systems to equip future H160M helicopters,…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web National Vietnam War Museum opens in Texas Jun. 25 The new museum, located in Weatherford, Texas, was built “to build understanding” of the era defined by the…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyPeople Archer appoints Tom Anderson COO, urban air mobility Archer Aviation has announced the appointment of Tom Anderson as chief operating officer, urban air mobility (UAM). He…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter completes 29th flight, with dead sensor (RepublicWorld.com) - NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter soared for the 29th time on Mars this past weekend amid an unfolding…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News AFDAU-T1 achieves US Forest Service ATU compliance The AFDAU-T1, Australia’s additional telemetry unit (ATU) for aerial firefighting, has achieved compliance with new US Forest Service…Rotor DailyJune 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyGovernment News HAI welcomes House passage of AAIM Act HAI today welcomed House passage of H.R. 6270, the Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act, establishing a pilot program…Dan SweetJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety Wire strike safety survey for rotorcraft industry The Florida Institute of Technology, as part of the FAA PEGASAS program, asks rotorcraft professionals to take a…Rotor DailyJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Archer Aviation to join Russell 2000, 3000 Indexes Archer Aviation will be included in the Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes, which capture the 4,000 largest US…Rotor DailyJune 14, 2022
Top StoryROTOR Daily HAI Member Spotlight: Arc-Tronics, Illinois, USA Arc-Tronics was founded in 1972 with the goal of becoming a world-class provider of streamlined solutions for the…Jen BoyerJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Amazon to begin ‘Prime Air’ drone delivery in California (WKRN) - Amazon will begin delivering parcels by drone to shoppers in Lockeford, California, later this year, pending…Rotor DailyJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News USAF conducts 1st in-air KC-46, CV-22 refueling The first in-air refueling of a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft by a KC-46 Pegasus tanker took place over…Rotor DailyJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB final report: Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta, Hachita, New Mexico, Dec. 3, 2021 The NTSB determined the pilot failed to adequately monitor the environment during a low-level operation, which resulted in…Rotor DailyJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents NTSB final report: CHR International Safari 400, McKinney, Texas, Dec. 9, 2021 The NTSB determined the pilot did not remove the cyclic control lock during preflight, which resulted in a…Rotor DailyJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News NHIndustries, NAHEMA sign NH90 support contract The contract with NAHEMA, a NATO subsidiary established to meet European NH90 helicopter requirements, will improve availability of…Rotor DailyJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Blade Europe weighs multiple expansion opportunities (eVTOL) - Blade Air Mobility has seen a surge in acquisition opportunities with the news it will acquire…Rotor DailyJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final FAA AD: Robinson Helicopter Company Models R22 Beta, R44, R44 II helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting the engine RPM sensor wiring and installing a wiring kit.Rotor DailyJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety VAST launches 2022 Helicopter Safety Technology Survey The goal of the survey is to better understand how various technologies are being used in the real…Rotor DailyJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Airlift Texas expands air medical services Air Methods is opening AirLift Texas, a new base in Weslaco, Texas, to provide emergency air medical services…Rotor DailyJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety US Naval Air Forces to hold ‘safety pause’ after string of crashes Navy Times - The US Navy’s aviation community will undergo a “safety pause” Monday in the wake of…Dan SweetJune 13, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Restored Huey helicopter lands in Pennsylvania county (VIDEO) (WGAL) - A restored Huey helicopter that flew during the Vietnam War landed in York County for an…Rotor DailyJune 13, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News French contract to help NH90 helicopter (Financial Post) - The French announced a new contract to help the performance of the NH90 military helicopter,…Rotor DailyJune 13, 2022
ROTOR DailySafety Drones disrupt flights near English rock festival (BBC) - Passenger and cargo flights were disrupted at East Midlands Airport (EGNX) after drone sightings near a…Rotor DailyJune 13, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve London hospital sees 1,800 air ambulance landings in 8 years (Helis.com) - Since opening in 2014, five air ambulance providers have transferred critically ill or injured patients to…Rotor DailyJune 13, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Collins Aerospace opens additive manufacturing center Collins Aerospace opened a new additive manufacturing center and expanded its maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities at its…Rotor DailyJune 13, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web 3 things to know about the future of flying taxis How Honeywell is helping to advance urban air mobility.Rotor DailyJune 13, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Fixar introduces autonomous long-range drone (VIDEO) The Fixar 025, an autonomous fully electric drone, is designed for large-scale missions for commercial and industrial applications.Rotor DailyJune 13, 2022
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Maryland high school student honored with Huey flight The Air Force District of Washington honored an ROTC cadet from a Maryland high school with a flight…Rotor DailyJune 13, 2022