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VAI and a broad spectrum of aviation industry organizations are urging Congress to significantly invest in the US air traffic control (ATC) system to enhance safety following recent airline incidents. By upgrading infrastructure and addressing budget shortfalls, the US federal government can maintain and uphold high safety standards in the aviation sector.

Helicopter support services operator uses a fleet of one Airbus AS350 B3 and three AS350 B2s.

US Aviation Training Solutions (USATS) received the first 300CBi at its facility in Titusville as part of an agreement for 25 helicopters.

The FAA has approved a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the company’s Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) on the Airbus H145 D2 and D3 models.

The training in a rescue helicopter environment included a simulated underwater helicopter crash, winch exercises, and clinical scenarios.

The partnership will include Delta P founder Dudley Crosson serving as Helicopter Institute director of safety and aeromedical programs and leading specialized courses for safety officers.

The FAA award recognizes the software company’s aviation maintenance technician (AMT) team and their commitment to safety, training, and excellence in maintenance.

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has published its Winter 2024 newsletter, which includes details about its new Peer Pilot Program, which will launch during VERTICON 2025 in March. Also in this issue: securing loose equipment in the cockpit, inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, and more.

Seth Buttner, senior manager of accident investigations for Airbus Helicopters North America, breaks down the primary causes of aviation accidents and shares how to improve the odds that your flight crew makes it home safely tonight.