ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives FAA AD: Leonardo A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters The FAA issued this airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Nov. 1, 2023, after receiving a report of…Rotor DailySeptember 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web FAA receives funding to advance SAF, reduce emissions (FAA) - The Biden Administration has approved nearly $300 million in funding for FAA projects, including $245 million…Rotor DailySeptember 27, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA flight advisory: GPS interference testing, Fort Polk, Louisiana, Sep. 21–Oct. 8 GPS testing is scheduled for Sep. 21–Oct. 8 at Fort Polk, Louisiana, and may result in an unreliable…Rotor DailySeptember 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyGovernment News FAA schedules meeting for NextGen Advisory Committee (FAA) - A NextGen Advisory Committee meeting takes place Oct. 4, 2023, at 12 pm eastern (UTC-4).Rotor DailySeptember 19, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA approves UPS, uAvionix for BVLOS drone operations The FAA has authorized UPS Flight Forward and uAvionix to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone…Rotor DailySeptember 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story White House nominates aviation policy veteran Michael Whitaker as FAA administrator The White House has nominated Michael Whitaker to lead the FAA. He is currently the chief operating officer…Bailey WoodSeptember 7, 2023
ROTOR DailyPerspectives Flying car, air taxi ecosystem begins to take shape (IOT World Today) - While regulators move to create rules and regulations for personal air vehicles, eVTOL aircraft,…Rotor DailySeptember 7, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News FAA drone panel explores the future of BVLOS operations (Commercial UAV News) - During a Sep. 6 panel at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada,…Rotor DailySeptember 7, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada 407 helicopters The FAA issued this airworthiness directive (AD) following a report of a disbonded area in a Bell 407…Rotor DailySeptember 5, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives FAA Proposed AD: Airbus SA 365 C1, SA 365 C2, and SA 365 N helicopters The FAA is proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) following reports of damaged control rod dual bearings that are…Rotor DailySeptember 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople FAA appoints permanent aviation safety chief (WNWN) - The FAA is naming David Boulter, the acting head of aviation safety, to the permanent role.…Rotor DailyAugust 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story FAA investigates health records of military veterans for flight fitness The FAA is currently cross-checking former military pilots’ medical certification with the disability-benefits records of the US Department…Bailey WoodAugust 28, 2023
2023 SeptemberROTOR FeatureROTOR MagazineFeatures VA Disability Probe Snags Military Veteran Pilots (ROTOR) - Differences between FAA medical records and veterans disability ratings jeopardize aviators’ certificates, livelihoods.James T. McKennaAugust 28, 2023
ROTOR DailySafety FAA issues safety alert for aircraft towing and ground handling The FAA has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) reminding operators about the importance of keeping personnel…Rotor DailyAugust 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News Remote ID rule for drone pilots takes effect Sep. 16, 2023 (VIDEO) FAA has issued a reminder that beginning Sep. 16, 2023, all drone pilots who are required to register…Rotor DailyAugust 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA issues guidance on the movement of aircraft This FAA advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for towbar and towbarless movement of aircraft.Rotor DailyAugust 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA extends comment period on AC for Hawaii air tours (FAA) - Due to the extensive firefighting work in Hawaii, the FAA is extending the comment period on…Rotor DailyAugust 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News ANRA Technologies supports FAA project with UAM flight tests (UASweekly.com) - ANRA Technologies has conducted flight tests in California to support the FAA Urban Air Mobility Airspace…Rotor DailyAugust 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News Amazon Prime Air seeks FAA exemption for BVLOS drone package delivery (Federal Register) - Amazon.com Services is seeking revisions to Exemption Nos. 18601B and 18602B to provide 14 CFR…Rotor DailyAugust 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA publishes UTM plan, anticipates BVLOS drone operations (Unmanned Airspace) - The FAA has published the uncrewed aircraft systems traffic management (UTM) implementation plan, noting that…Rotor DailyAugust 16, 2023
ROTOR DailyPerspectives FAA should heed 1990s powered-lift training decision (Forbes) - The FAA’s proposed dual-control requirement for advanced air mobility (AAM) fails to learn from the success…Rotor DailyAugust 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyAccidents & Incidents Helicopter crashes in Columbia County, Pennsylvania (VIDEO) (Fox 56) - The FAA and the NTSB are investigating a helicopter crash that resulted in the death…Rotor DailyAugust 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News FAA seeks comments about collecting information on recreational uncrewed aircraft The FAA is seeking comments on information collection efforts related to recreational flying under its Exception for Limited…Rotor DailyAugust 7, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC120 B, EC130 B4, and EC130 T2 helicopters This airworthiness directive (AD) is prompted by a report of corrosion detected on certain part-numbered landing gear assemblies.Rotor DailyAugust 4, 2023
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC155 B1 helicopters This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspections of the main gearbox (MGB) oil cooling fan hub.Rotor DailyAugust 3, 2023
ROTOR DailyAcross the Web Helicopter door lands on furniture store roof in Fort Myers, Florida (Fox4) - The US FAA is investigating after a helicopter door fell off during flight and landed on…Rotor DailyAugust 3, 2023