The FAA is taking immediate action to enhance air traffic controller training and safety reporting after the release…
Rotor DailyNovember 20, 2023
The guidebook, issued by France's Civil Aviation Safety Directorate, provides a state-of-the-art examination of helicopter downwash–related hazards and…
Rotor DailyNovember 14, 2023
(Star News) - A Queenstown, New Zealand, helicopter pilot who flew into a high-tension wire while on a…
Rotor DailyNovember 14, 2023
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has introduced a new initiative to better understand the effects of climate…
Rotor DailyNovember 13, 2023
(Vertical) - Helicopter operations in icing conditions demand the utmost vigilance, preparedness, and training. This article explains what…
Rotor DailyNovember 9, 2023
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a revision of its February 2023 safety information bulletin…
Rotor DailyNovember 7, 2023
(India Today) - A helicopter carrying Telangana (India) Chief Minister Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao made a precautionary landing at…
Rotor DailyNovember 6, 2023
The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has published its November 2023 safety report. The monthly report covers…
Rotor DailyNovember 6, 2023
(Nebraska Examiner) - A US federal judge sentenced an Omaha, Nebraska, man to 15 months in prison on…
Rotor DailyNovember 3, 2023
(County Press) - Maintenance personnel have recovered a PDG Aviation Services EC135 T2 that experienced a technical issue…
Rotor DailyNovember 2, 2023
(The Scottish Sun) - Due to a technical issue while in the air, a Bristow S-92 made a…
Rotor DailyNovember 2, 2023
(Aviation Week) - How do we provide sufficient training to make certain pilots are proficient in the complex…
Rotor DailyNovember 2, 2023
The FAA has compiled a Winter Flying Resources web page with tools and resources for general aviation operations…
Rotor DailyNovember 1, 2023
HAI has issued a statement applauding the actions of a Rainbow Helicopters pilot who made a precautionary landing…
Rotor DailyOctober 31, 2023
(WWJ-TV) - Michigan State Police have arrested a man for allegedly shining a laser pointer at its Trooper…
Rotor DailyOctober 31, 2023
(Hawaii News Now) - Honolulu Ocean Safety responded to a helicopter that made a precautionary landing Oct. 28…
Rotor DailyOctober 30, 2023
As medicine advances, the FAA is able to certificate pilots with more and more complex conditions that were…
Rotor DailyOctober 30, 2023
FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup discusses the pilot certification process for the FAA’s Office of Aerospace…
Rotor DailyOctober 30, 2023
As the United States enters the cold weather months, the FAA is urging helicopter pilots and mechanics to…
Rotor DailyOctober 27, 2023
This FAA safety alert for operators (SAFO) provides information about the risks of potential adverse effects on radio…
Rotor DailyOctober 27, 2023
Weather is always a factor for aircraft, including drones, as clouds, fog, or strong winds could leave you…
Rotor DailyOctober 27, 2023
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has revised its Flight Examiner Manual, including adding eight new manuals…
Rotor DailyOctober 25, 2023
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recommends that operators of various Airbus Helicopters models, including the AS350,…
Rotor DailyOctober 25, 2023
Enstrom’s Dennis Martin uses a real-life example to explain why, as astronaut Frank Borman once said, “A superior…
Rotor DailyOctober 24, 2023
This FAA safety alert for operations (SAFO) notifies aircraft owners, operators, air agencies, suppliers, distributors, and maintenance personnel…
Rotor DailyOctober 23, 2023
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recently brought together member states and the aviation industry for the…
Rotor DailyOctober 23, 2023
(Vertical) - The intentional disruption of GPS signals poses a silent but significant threat to everyone who uses…
Rotor DailyOctober 19, 2023
(NJ.com) - The FAA is investigating an incident in which an air traffic controller warned a helicopter pilot…
Rotor DailyOctober 18, 2023
(Robots.net) - Reviewing the importance of understanding no-fly zones when operating drones in your local area.
Rotor DailyOctober 18, 2023
(Republica) - The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to suspend the air operator certificate (AOC)…
Rotor DailyOctober 17, 2023
(India Today) - During a routine training mission, the pilot of an Indian Air Force (IAF) Chetak helicopter…
Rotor DailyOctober 16, 2023
(NBC) - Police have charged a man with flying his drone over 105,000 fans watching the Ohio State–Maryland…
Rotor DailyOctober 13, 2023
(The Times of India) - An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter made an emergency landing Oct. 11 in…
Rotor DailyOctober 12, 2023
The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has published its October 2023 safety report, which shows a reduction…
Rotor DailyOctober 12, 2023
(ROTOR magazine) - Five dos and don’ts for line managers to mitigate operational risks associated with fatigue.
Andrew ParkerOctober 11, 2023
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has updated the training curriculum for its safety program, the International Standard…
Rotor DailyOctober 11, 2023
(WTVT) - Police from the Manatee County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man for allegedly pointing a…
Rotor DailyOctober 10, 2023
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a conflict zone information bulletin (CZIB) for the airspace…
Rotor DailyOctober 10, 2023
(KTVI) - Two St. Louis (Missouri) Metro Air Support police helicopter pilots have survived a midair scare after…
Rotor DailyOctober 6, 2023
(ROTOR magazine) - How eliminating foreign object debris (FOD) can save lives and aircraft.
Christine KnauerOctober 5, 2023
GPS testing is scheduled for Oct. 8–12 off the coast of Florida, US Fourth Fleet (C4F) 23-01, and…
Rotor DailyOctober 5, 2023
(AirMed&Rescue) - Aviation writer Jennifer Ferrero explores the dynamic evolution of safety management systems (SMSs), in various applications…
Rotor DailyOctober 5, 2023
The FAA has issued a special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) with information to help all rotorcraft owners, operators,…
Rotor DailyOctober 4, 2023
(ROTOR magazine) - This year’s Rotors ’n Ribs fly-in combined fun with vital safety messages from industry experts.
Zac NobleOctober 2, 2023
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Safety Promotion Network-Rotorcraft (ESPN-R) are presenting a series…
Rotor DailyOctober 2, 2023
(CNBCTV18.com) - An Indian Air Force (IAF) HAL Dhruv utility helicopter made a precautionary landing Oct. 1 near…
Rotor DailyOctober 2, 2023
(news9live.com) - An unidentified drone came dangerously close to two IndiGo commercial aircraft flying at the Kempegowda International…
Rotor DailySeptember 29, 2023
(The National Tribune) - The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued a safety advisory encouraging medical transport…
Rotor DailySeptember 27, 2023
Sweet Helicopters Chief Pilot Randy Sharkey reminds helicopter operators of safety practices championed by former HAI President and…
Rotor DailySeptember 27, 2023
(ROTOR magazine) - A helicopter pilot recounts his personal Land & LIVE story after poor weather prompts a…
Trever WalkerSeptember 26, 2023
(BBC) - A crew member of the Yorkshire (England) Air Ambulance charity was injured by a laser that…
Rotor DailySeptember 26, 2023
(WBZ) - The FAA is investigating after someone shined a green laser at a Sikorsky H-60 crew while…
Rotor DailySeptember 22, 2023
(Aerial Fire) - The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is warning drone operators to…
Rotor DailySeptember 21, 2023
The FAA has a host of handbooks and manuals that can form a solid foundation for future learning.…
Rotor DailySeptember 21, 2023
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is encouraging life jacket manufacturers and aircraft certification agencies to provide training…
Rotor DailySeptember 21, 2023
(AIN) - The US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Copter/IFR Weather Camera Summit on Sep. 11 pressed for wider…
Rotor DailySeptember 20, 2023
The FAA is encouraging early-career pilots to prioritize safety and use resources like the WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program…
Rotor DailySeptember 19, 2023
(The Mail) - A property owner shot down a drone that was flying over a restricted area May…
Rotor DailySeptember 19, 2023
(MENAFN) - While on a routine sortie, an Indian Army Chetak made a precautionary landing Sep. 18 near…
Rotor DailySeptember 19, 2023
This FAA special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) informs owners and operators of an airworthiness concern regarding technical standard…
Rotor DailySeptember 18, 2023
The US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) completed two days of trainings and briefings this week, with a primary…
Rotor DailySeptember 15, 2023
(KSFN) - Two individuals aboard the US National Guard Black Hawk initiated a precautionary landing to investigate the…
Rotor DailySeptember 15, 2023
(BBC) - A drone flying in the area temporarily delayed the Guernsey Battle of Britain Air Display on…
Rotor DailySeptember 15, 2023
(Fire Aviation) - The stones hit the tail-rotor blades of the helicopter, according to local government officials of…
Rotor DailySeptember 13, 2023
(WSB) - Bibb County (Georgia) Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested two men after they allegedly pointed a laser…
Rotor DailySeptember 13, 2023
The FAA’s Jeffrey Smith explains how the agency’s compliance program promotes accountability for all pilots.
Rotor DailySeptember 13, 2023
While flying a drone might seem like a hobby, everyone who flies one is a pilot and the…
Rotor DailySeptember 11, 2023
One way to aid your fellow pilots and keep the flying community safe is to report any automatic…
Rotor DailySeptember 11, 2023
The September 2023 US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) safety report shows that although fatal accidents increased from 13…
Rotor DailySeptember 11, 2023
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has completed a wind study aimed at enhancing air taxi safety…
Rotor DailySeptember 7, 2023
(Commercial UAV News) - The FAA’s Jeffrey Vincent and Wing’s Dallas Brooks, co-chairs of the Drone Safety Team…
Rotor DailySeptember 6, 2023
(Kelowna Now) - According to the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service, officers spotted a drone interfering with a…
Rotor DailyAugust 31, 2023
(KLTV) - Charles Davis, an uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) pilot for the US Forest Service, explains how private…
Rotor DailyAugust 30, 2023
(Columbia Gorge News) - Prompted by a maintenance light, the pilot landed the helicopter on a soccer field…
Rotor DailyAugust 30, 2023
The FAA has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) reminding operators about the importance of keeping personnel…
Rotor DailyAugust 28, 2023
(NAAA) - The US National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is reminding agricultural helicopter operators to take the time…
Rotor DailyAugust 28, 2023
(ROTOR magazine) - High-impact windscreens give pilots better protection in mitigating bird strikes.
David RepsherAugust 9, 2023
The organization’s webinars, other resources embody its dedication to improving civil rotorcraft safety.
Christine A. DeJoyAugust 4, 2023
(ROTOR magazine) - In mentoring the next generation of mechanics, we honor the privilege of maintaining aircraft.
Zac NobleJuly 31, 2023
(FAA Safety Briefing) - This article from the July/August 2023 edition offers a tip for weather decisions by…
Rotor DailyJuly 14, 2023
This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) safety information bulletin (SIB), No. 2023-06: rupture of the restraint system…
Rotor DailyJune 22, 2023
(FAA) - Watch this video for recommended practices to improve your next preflight inspection after your helicopter returns…
Rotor DailyJune 13, 2023
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reminds jet fuel providers not to confuse diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)…
Rotor DailyJune 13, 2023
(ROTOR magazine) - Three-quarters of aviation maintenance mistakes are completely preventable, HAI’s Zac Noble writes. Here, he reviews…
Zac NobleApril 14, 2023
(ROTOR magazine) - HAI has partnered with WYVERN to give members their most-requested benefit—help with implementing a safety…
Rotor MediaMarch 30, 2023
There’s an affordable safety management system out there for your operation, no matter your size.
Paul KoscakJanuary 31, 2023
This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) safety information bulletin (SIB), No. 2023-01, Flight Control Rods – Cracks…
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2023
GPS testing is scheduled for Jan. 25–27 at Avon Park, Florida (AVPKFL), 23-02, and may result in an…
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
GPS testing is scheduled for Jan. 25–Feb. 6 at Fort Irwin, California (FTIRCA), 23-03 (REVISION 1), and may…
Rotor DailyJanuary 23, 2023
Executive director of the Tour Operators Program of Safety Chris Young details how we must always do our…
Christopher YoungJanuary 9, 2023
Robinson Helicopter Company has issued service bulletins for its R-22 series, R-44 series, and R-66 models for owners,…
Rotor DailyDecember 23, 2022
(NASA) - NASA is using tabletop exercises to test how electric air taxis will fit safely into the…
Rotor DailyDecember 22, 2022
The US Helicopter Safety Team continues to work on implementing 16 helicopter-safety enhancements developed through data-driven analysis of…
Rotor DailyDecember 7, 2022
The US National Transportation Safety Board says voluntary safety measures by Ketchikan air tour operators are ‘ineffective’ and…
Rotor DailyDecember 5, 2022
GPS testing is scheduled for Dec. 2–9 at Fort Benning, Georgia (FTBEGA), 22-67, and may result in an…
Rotor DailyDecember 1, 2022
This special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) alerts owners, operators, air agencies, suppliers, distributors, and certificated repairs facilities of…
Rotor DailyNovember 22, 2022
This FAA Safety Briefing outlines questions and tips to prepare for each phase of a drone flight and…
Rotor DailyNovember 14, 2022
With about a dozen chapters worldwide, the Vertical Aviation Safety Team is a public-private initiative to enhance flight…
Rotor DailyNovember 14, 2022
This EASA safety information bulletin (SIB), No. 2019-10R1, Power Turbine Over-Speed Protection on ARRIEL 2D and ARRIEL 2B1…
Rotor DailySeptember 22, 2022
(Vertical) - An investigation into a May 29 incident that injured three wildland firefighters in New Mexico highlights…
Rotor DailySeptember 1, 2022
GPS testing is scheduled for Sep. 3–12 in Fort Irwin, California (FTIRCA), 22-45, and may result in an…
Rotor DailySeptember 1, 2022
These special conditions are issued for the Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW139 helicopter as modified by the Boeing Co.…
Rotor DailyAugust 30, 2022
(GAO) - The US Government Accountability Office says the FAA should strengthen efforts to address the illegal practice…
Rotor DailyAugust 29, 2022
The FAA seeks public comment on the minimum seat dimensions necessary for passenger safety and emergency evacuation.
Rotor DailyAugust 4, 2022
This EASA safety information bulletin (SIB) applies to AS350 helicopters, all models, all serial numbers (s/n), except AS350…
Rotor DailyJuly 5, 2022
GPS testing is scheduled Jun. 7–11, at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, (EPG_AZ) 22-06, and may result in an unreliable…
Rotor DailyJune 3, 2022
(Wyoming News Now) - The Cheyenne Regional Medical Center partnered with Cheyenne Fire Rescue to hold a helicopter-crash…
Rotor DailyMay 26, 2022
Encouraging general aviation pilots to use automated flight service stations provides several benefits, including a known, comprehensive, and…
Rotor DailyMay 6, 2022
General aviation pilots tend to think of G-forces as a concern for aerobatic pilots, but G tolerance should…
Rotor DailyMay 5, 2022
The FAA is loaning weather cameras to helicopter air ambulance (HAA) operators flying out of three hospitals, one…
Rotor DailyMay 4, 2022
Vital facts every pilot should know about their ADS-B system, including transmitting requirements, failure indications, performance requirements, and…
Rotor DailyMay 2, 2022
This EASA safety information bulletin (SIB) applies to AS350B, AS350 B1, AS350 B2, AS350 B3, AS350 BA, AS350…
Rotor DailyApril 11, 2022
The US Helicopter Safety Team continues to work on implementing 16 helicopter-safety enhancements developed through data-driven analysis of…
Rotor DailyApril 8, 2022
To determine if the adverse impact of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is present or not, the FAA requires…
Rotor DailyMarch 30, 2022
If you are an aircraft owner, operator, or maintainer, timing really is everything when it comes to safe…
Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2022
EASA has updated its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin to reflect an opening of a portion of Moldovan airspace.
Rotor DailyMarch 25, 2022
Important points to consider before setting off on your first flight following the long layoff after COVID-19 and…
Rotor DailyMarch 25, 2022
The FAA has added the Naqsralugiaq and Carter passes to visual aviation charts, making flying safer in Northern…
Rotor DailyMarch 25, 2022
The EASA safety information bulletin proposes mitigation actions to address spoofing and jamming of global navigation satellite systems…
Rotor DailyMarch 18, 2022
Flight Safety Foundation white paper aims to promote learning from desirable events as well as unwanted ones. The…
Rotor DailyMarch 10, 2022
The European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones provides access to the best information when planning…
Rotor DailyMarch 4, 2022
Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference effort is intended to assist operators, organizations in cultivating, managing capabilities for uncrewed aircraft…
Rotor MediaMarch 2, 2022
EASA has published an update to the Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for Ukraine. This update extends the affected…
Rotor DailyFebruary 28, 2022
The Flight Safety Foundation’s Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) Program Office is introducing the RPAS Audit and Registration…
Rotor DailyFebruary 25, 2022
The safety management system (SMS) and reporting system standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of ICAO Annex 19 have…
Rotor DailyFebruary 24, 2022
Regulation revisions incorporate amendments regarding the requirements for all-weather operations and for instrument- and type-rating training in helicopters.
Rotor DailyFebruary 15, 2022
FAA guidelines to safely ship and travel with drones, which can contain materials considered dangerous goods.
Rotor DailyFebruary 8, 2022
The US Helicopter Safety Team continues to work on implementing 16 helicopter-safety enhancements developed through data-driven analysis of…
Rotor DailyFebruary 8, 2022
EASA has published answers to frequently asked questions about airspace usage requirements and operating procedures concerning performance-based navigation…
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2022
A pilot’s human performance is key to a safe National Airspace System. That’s why the FAA’s research labs…
Rotor DailyJanuary 25, 2022
(EASA Community) - Tips for preventing and recovering from unintended flight into instrument meteorological conditions by AW139 pilot…
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2022
(FAA Safety Briefing) - Many pilots aren’t aware of the free resources available through the FAA’s Aerospace Medical…
Rotor DailyJanuary 24, 2022
(FAASTeam) - Loss of aircraft control is a common factor in accidents that would have been survivable if…
Rotor DailyJanuary 20, 2022
This helicopter will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with a fly-by-wire (FBW) flight control system…
Rotor DailyJanuary 19, 2022
EASA published the 11th edition of the European Plan for Aviation Safety, which identifies strategic priorities and risks…
Rotor DailyJanuary 18, 2022
The US Helicopter Safety Team continues to work on implementing 16 helicopter-safety enhancements developed through data-driven analysis of…
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2022
Special air traffic procedures, temporary flight restrictions, and other requirements will be in effect for general aviation pilots…
Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2022
This design feature is the installation of a stability augmentation system and automatic flight control system (SAS/AFCS). These…
Rotor DailyJanuary 10, 2022
Many pilots have been hesitant to fully communicate with their doctors for fear of complicating issuance of the…
Rotor DailyJanuary 6, 2022
The new service difficulty reporting system is updated, personalized, and packed with new features that take this aviation…
Rotor DailyJanuary 5, 2022
(FAA) - Recommended practices to improve preflight inspection after maintenance.
Rotor DailyJanuary 3, 2022
Winter flying tips for rotorcraft from an AW139 pilot and member of the EASA community network.
Rotor DailyDecember 22, 2021
EASA recommends including normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures for paradropping activities in the aircraft flight manual.
Rotor DailyDecember 21, 2021
Updates include amendments on fuel and energy planning and management, support programs, and psychological assessment of flight crew.
Deb GrommonsDecember 20, 2021
This EASA webinar discusses the importance of training to proficiency, especially in the event of unintended flight into…
Rotor DailyDecember 20, 2021
The study examines the interdependencies between socioeconomic factors and aviation safety, focusing on employment and working conditions, health…
Rotor DailyDecember 13, 2021
The US Helicopter Safety Team continues to work on implementing 16 helicopter-safety enhancements developed through data-driven analysis of…
Rotor DailyDecember 9, 2021
(eVTOL) - The International Federation of Airworthiness CEO examines the history of aircraft system safety assessments and argues…
Rotor DailyDecember 9, 2021
(NBAA) - There are some significant differences between large and small operators when it comes to promoting and…
Rotor DailyNovember 4, 2021
GPS testing is scheduled Nov. 8–9, 2021, at San Diego, California, (SCTTR) 21-12 Revision 1, and may result…
Rotor DailyNovember 4, 2021
GPS testing is scheduled Nov. 7–9, 2021, at Fort Irwin, California, (FTIRCA) 21-58 Revision 1, and may result…
Rotor DailyNovember 4, 2021
GPS testing is scheduled Nov. 7–19, 2021, at Camp Atterbury-Muscatatuck, Indiana, (MUTCIN) 21-61, and may result in an…
Rotor DailyNovember 4, 2021
GPS testing is scheduled Nov. 7–13, 2021, at White Sands, New Mexico, (WSMRNM) 21-52G, and may result in…
Rotor DailyNovember 4, 2021
GPS testing is scheduled Nov. 4–10, 2021, at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, (WSMRNM) 21-53, and may…
Rotor DailyNovember 2, 2021
(ROTOR) - A Texas flight instructor’s in-flight behavior belies his professional reputation.
Christine DeJoyOctober 25, 2021
This safety information bulletin (SIB) is revised to add recommendations on CO concentration checks to scheduled maintenance tasks,…
Rotor DailyOctober 19, 2021
(ROTOR) - Don’t take your vision for granted. There’s no more valuable asset to an aviation professional.
Christine DeJoyOctober 14, 2021
(FAA) - Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, MD, MPH provides simple tips you can use to streamline the…
Rotor DailyOctober 12, 2021
GPS testing is scheduled Oct. 12–13, 2021, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, (FTBRNC) 21-64 and may result in…
Rotor DailyOctober 8, 2021
(eVTOL) - The UK Civil Aviation Authority established a consortium to consider safety issues related to the deployment…
Rotor DailyOctober 6, 2021
(Mirage) - A pilot's experience escaping a helicopter after it had impacted and sank in a reservoir following…
Rotor DailySeptember 21, 2021
This special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) provides information to help all rotorcraft owners, operators, aircrew, and passengers understand…
Dan SweetSeptember 15, 2021
Federal airport grants provide the lifeblood for US airport safety and infrastructure.
Rotor DailySeptember 13, 2021
A revised FAA advisory circular that outlines recommended standards and guidelines for the planning, design, and construction of…
Rotor DailySeptember 8, 2021
This EASA evaluation report proposes ways to reduce the administrative burden and costs for helicopter operators, allowing them…
Rotor DailySeptember 7, 2021
FAA rules and safety tips to help you fly safely in the National Airspace System.
Rotor DailySeptember 3, 2021
The EASA article on passenger pressure management has been updated to include a safety notice from Robinson Helicopters…
Rotor DailySeptember 2, 2021
This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is limited to the R44 series and the R66 equipped with both…
Rotor DailyAugust 24, 2021
GPS testing will occur Aug. 23–28, 2021, near Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, and may result in an unreliable....
Rotor DailyAugust 20, 2021
This special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) informs registered owners and operators of an airworthiness concern for Airbus Helicopters.…
Rotor DailyAugust 16, 2021
The safety information bulletin (SIB) provides recommendations for cleaning and inspecting the pitot static system during the return…
Rotor DailyJuly 26, 2021
(ROTOR magazine) - Routine inspections and familiarity with your helicopter can spot engine problems before they lead to…
Zac NobleJuly 22, 2021
(ROTOR magazine) - Rotorcraft operations can take steps beyond regulatory compliance to mitigate maintenance safety risks.
Terry PalmerJuly 22, 2021
(ROTOR magazine) - VAST provides global forum for sharing safety data, information, initiatives.
Gina KvitkovichJuly 15, 2021
The European Safety Promotion Network Rotorcraft (ESPN-R) has launched the Maintenance Check Flight (MCF) Manual and risk assessment…
Rotor DailyJuly 6, 2021
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority published the referenced airworthiness bulletin to notify owners, registered operators, maintenance organizations, and…
Rotor DailyJune 30, 2021
This special airworthiness information bulletin alerts owners and operators that cracks have been found on left-hand (LH) and…
Deb GrommonsJune 16, 2021
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published an updated Review of Aviation Safety Issues arising from the…
Rotor DailyJune 2, 2021
The CDC and FAA are providing this additional occupational health and safety guidance for air carriers and their…
Rotor DailyMay 27, 2021
This white paper by authors representing the FAA, USDOT, and other aviation safety organizations offers a historical analysis…
Rotor DailyMay 20, 2021
Although pilots and aircraft owners rely on mechanics to maintain and inspect their aircraft, the owner or operator…
Sun YiMay 17, 2021
When you climb into the cockpit, how do you know whether there are any unmanned aircraft systems in…
Sun YiMay 3, 2021
(ROTOR) - Even experienced pilots can lose focus and fall prey to this common aviation threat.
Zac NobleApril 30, 2021
(ROTOR) - Immediate, decisive pilot action averts a catastrophic in-flight failure during a firefighting mission in New South…
David Jack KennyApril 30, 2021
(ROTOR) - To encourage cost-effective, voluntary reporting of safety issues, HAI is participating in the FAA’s Aviation Safety…
Christine DeJoyApril 21, 2021
EASA has observed an increase of bird strikes involving civil rotorcraft, elevating the risk of serious or fatal…
Sun YiApril 19, 2021
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published guidance to help aviation operators and national authorities manage drone incidents…
ROTOR StaffApril 12, 2021
(FAA) - In an average year, more than 16 million aircraft fly in U.S. skies and roll safely…
Dan SweetApril 6, 2021
National competent authorities (NCA), aircraft operators, aeromedical centers (AeMC), aeromedical examiners (AME), and aircrew members.
Deb GrommonsMarch 30, 2021
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