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The FAA is requesting comments through Jul. 7 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require modifying the main gearbox suspension-bar link and installing new bolts. It would also prohibit installing certain parts.

Using BowTieXP risk-management diagrams, VAI member operators can build out virtual high-risk scenarios to visualize potential threats and hazards.

Skyryse has received approval to begin the FAA for-credit flight testing process on its Skyryse One, a Robinson R66 platform that uses the SkyOS flight operating system.

The companies announced plans to launch a next-generation safety management system (SMS) for crewed and uncrewed aircraft during this week’s Xponential in Houston, Texas.

US House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.-06) argues that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will modernize outdated air traffic control (ATC) systems, boost controller hiring, and improve aviation safety after a year of high-profile aircraft crashes and US airport delays.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) launched the state’s first competition involving autonomous drones on May 20 as part of a collaboration with state agencies focused on transportation, the military, and economic development.

(KABC) – A Riverside County Sheriff’s Department helicopter crew hoisted an injured rock climber after a 30-ft. fall May 18 in Idyllwild.

(KVOA) – A helicopter crew assisted emergency responders with hoisting two injured hikers May 20 from Tucson Mountain Park.

The company will provide various avionics and component upgrades for the Japan Ministry of Defense fleet of Mitsubishi H-60s. Japan has also selected Honeywell to support its new Boeing CH-47F program across several areas, including with the T55-714A engine.

The OEM will return as an exhibitor at Booth #333 for the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh, which takes place Jul. 21–27 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Wisconsin.