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The company has designed a roller cradle and shoring system for loading and securing fuel tanks on Canadian Army Boeing CH-47s.

The FAA is seeking comments by Apr. 11, 2025, on its proposal to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would require initial and repetitive non-extinguishing tests for engine flameout and replacement of the preference injector, if necessary. It would also mandate a one-time software upgrade of the electronic engine control unit and, for certain engines, repetitive replacement of the preference injector.

The FAA is seeking comments by Apr. 11, 2025, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitively inspecting the cargo-swing installation and frame.

Under a new partnership, the Air Methods operator will serve as the primary air medical provider for North Star Health Alliance (NSHA).

(RotorHub) – The Arizona-based company has obtained an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its tail-rotor replacement on the Airbus Helicopters AS350.

(AIN) – Arcadea Group has established Vellox to integrate four formerly independent companies: Spidertracks, Air Maestro, Flight Vector, and Complete Flight.

Scottsdale, Arizona–based Bluetail will provide digital maintenance records for a fleet of more than 170 air medical helicopters.

One of the most essential missions of vertical aviation is wildfire suppression. The recent Los Angeles wildfires provided a powerful reminder of how our industry saves lives and property around the world. VAI salutes all those who work to support wildfire suppression efforts in L.A. and elsewhere around the world, including the mechanics and engineers […]

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is putting out a call for new members in advance of its All-Hands Meeting on Monday, Mar. 10, during VERTICON 2025 in Dallas, Texas.