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VAI is applauding the FAA’s decision to postpone the implementation of a policy change until Mar. 1, 2025, that would classify incomplete medical applications as denied.

The Torrance, California–based manufacturer is adding an R66 transition course, an avionics and autopilot familiarization course, and a post-maintenance procedure course to its lineup starting in April 2025.

Robinson has obtained FAA authorization to extend the service life for the R22 and R44 main-rotor and tail-rotor blades from 12 to 15 years.

US House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.-06) sent a letter to the FAA on Dec. 18 requesting a delay on a proposed change to policy regarding the consideration of medical applications that’s anticipated to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

US Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.-02) comments on being selected to continue serving as ranking member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) for the 119th US Congress.

Matt Johnson, an FAA designated pilot examiner for helicopters, explains more about the new Airman Certification Standards (ACSs) that took effect May 31, 2024, in the second of a two-part column in the US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) fall 2024 newsletter.

Bell Textron has announced plans to build a 447,000-sq.-ft. factory in Denton County, Texas, to support production of the US Army Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program.

The lease agreement with an undisclosed operator in Switzerland will see the H125 conduct various missions, including mountain aerial support and materials transportation.

Joby Aviation has conducted its first for-credit static load testing of the tail structure for its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft as the company advances toward FAA type certification.