FAA

New federal rulemaking taking aim at potential 5G interference of helicopter radio altimeters should balance safety and operations, according to Helicopter Association International.

The proposed AD would affect more than 1,100 helicopters equipped with radar altimeters that could be compromised by 5G C-band interference, FAA said.

Breaking down key drone, UAS, and AAM regulations from the past month.

The long rap sheet only tells part of the tale.

Some accidents could have been avoided if pilots had not turned off the terrain avoidance and warning system, FAA said.

The Merlin Pilot will be the first automated flight control system to secure NAS integration, and aims to reduce workloads amid the ongoing pilot shortage.

The VARMA program clears the way for mechanics to use off-the-shelf replacement parts.

Safe Return gained ANAC’s blessing, adding to its FAA acceptance in 2020.

Winter and airframe icing are like peanut butter and jelly; it’s hard to imagine one without the other.

Airports in the New York region could see delays increase 45 percent during the 2023 summer season, the agency says.