Senate Passes Helicopter Safety Legislation
Bill is expected to override a controversial section of the National Defense Authorization Act.
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Boeing and Leonardo Partner to Modernize U.S. Army Flight School
New alliance plans to revamp rotary-wing training with AW119T helicopter and contractor-owned, contractor-operated program.
Army Tests Apache Helicopter for Counter UAS
Boeing AH-64E demonstrates the ability to defeat drones using multiple armaments.
New Tiltrotor Appears in China
Aircraft represents the first of its kind in the country.
National Guard to Train NASA’s Next Lunar Explorers
Instructional course will simulate the conditions of landing at the moon’s south pole.
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Exclusive: Cal Fire, Skyryse Exploring ‘Optionally Piloted’ Aerial Firefighting
Company plans to install its SkyOS system on firefighting aircraft to enable single-pilot or remotely operated flight.
Electra’s Hybrid Fixed-Wing Aircraft Snags Interest Among Helicopter Operators
Manufacturer has 2,200 provisional orders for its nine-passenger EL9 from customers around the world, CEO Marc Allen tells FLYING.
FAA Bars ‘Nonessential’ Helicopters at Reagan Airport, Deploys AI for More Analysis
Agency follows NTSB guidance and heavily limits rotorcraft operations.
SAF-Fueled Helicopters Head to Verticon
Sustainable aviation fuel use at the annual trade show called a ‘ meaningful step toward reducing aviation’s carbon footprint.’
NTSB: Black Hawk Involved in D.C. Midair May Have Been Flying Too High
Control tower data shows the U.S. Army helicopter was flying at an altitude around 300 feet despite restrictions limiting it to no higher than 200 feet.
