Safety

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Foresight MX HUMS Now Available For MD 530F Helicopters

The Foresight predictive health and usage monitoring system continuously monitors the condition of the aircraft's engine and drivetrain.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 8, 2023

Aviation Groups Lash FAA's Proposed 5G AD

A broad-based coalition of aviation groups criticizes the FAA's proposed AD on 5G interference.

Regulations and Government

March 7, 2023

IATA Data Point to Turboprops as the Weak Link in 2022 Safety Performance

Turboprops accounted for four of five fatal accidents last year with loss of life to passengers and crew onboard, according to IATA's 2022 safety report.

Accidents

March 7, 2023

HAI Explores Rebranding To Reflect Evolving Priorities

The Helicopter Association International could soon be renamed to underline its commitment to new forms of vertical aviation.

Regulations and Government

March 7, 2023

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HAI Program Simplifies Pilot Training and Check Tasks

Helicopter Institute will oversee all pilot training and evaluations, including scheduling, tracking, and verifying proficiency and competency.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 7, 2023

HAI Members Get Help with Safety Management Systems

Wyvern will help helicopter operators to implement safety management systems that will soon be required by the FAA for air tour operators.

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2023

NTSB Calls for Safety Cameras, Data Recorders in eVTOL Aircraft

NTSB's director of aviation safety stressed that eVTOL aircraft should have cameras and data recorders, even if regulators do not require them.

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2023

Skytrac Lands SAR and Air Ambulance Customers

Skytrac will provide satellite connectivity for Omni and Global Medical Response helicopters.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 7, 2023

Universal Named as Repair Center for Dassault FalconEye

Universal Avionics is now an approved North American service provider for Dassault FalconEye Enhanced Flight Vision System.

Safety

March 7, 2023

Avidyne and IS&S Unveil Helix Avionics Upgrade

A new package for modernizing in-service helicopters combines Avidyne’s Helios flight management system and the IS&S 10.4-inch flat-panel displays.

Avionics

March 6, 2023

Baur Steps In as New USHST Industry Co-chair

Chris Baur has been named industry co-chair of the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

One Killed in Challenger 300 In-flight Upset

The NTSB is looking into a "reported trim issue" that occurred before Challenger 300 N300ER experienced an in-flight upset that killed a passenger.

Accidents

March 6, 2023

Airbus and International SOS Seek Emergency Medical Progress

The companies' joint LifeSaver program is exploring how response times could be improved for better healthcare outcomes in countries such as Estonia.

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2023

AAIB Issues Safety Guidance in Wake of CL604 Flap Mishap

The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.

Aircraft

March 3, 2023

Software House Flight Vector Sees Opportunity in the Middle East

Growing Middle East market in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar constitute a major draw.

Safety

March 1, 2023

AD Restricts Autopilot, Autothrottle Ops in Global Jets

5G cellphone C-band interference could cause problems with autopilot and autothrottle use in Bombardier Global jets.

Safety

March 1, 2023

Learjet 60, Embraer 190 Have ‘Close Call’ at KBOS

A JetBlue Embraer E190 and Hop-A-Jet-operated Bombardier Learjet 60 were involved in a near-collision at Boston Logan airport on February 27.

Charter & Fractional

March 1, 2023

EASA To Study Helicopter Vortex Ring State

A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2023

Best Practices in Checklist Design Account for Human Limitations

Several accidents have shone a spotlight on the important role human factors play in the development of checklists.

Safety

March 1, 2023

PC-12 Crash Is Third Guardian Flight Fatal Accident

Five people were killed when a Guardian Flight Pilatus PC-12 broke apart in flight over Nevada on February 24.

Accidents

February 28, 2023