Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

GPMS International installs its Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system on multiple helicopters.
Mar 9, 2023 - 3:30 AM
EC145s and Chinook Helicopters To Get Foresight MX HUMS
GPMS International is working with Metro Aviation and Columbia Helicopters to certify its predictive health and usage monitoring systems for more aircraft.
Graphic depicting helicopter vortex ring state
Mar 8, 2023 - 11:56 AM
EASA To Study Helicopter Vortex Ring State
A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.
MD 530F helicopter
Mar 8, 2023 - 8:57 AM
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.
Dassault FalconEye Enhanced Flight Vision System display next to image of visual approach to landing
Mar 7, 2023 - 6:15 PM
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.
Sikorsky S-92A
Mar 7, 2023 - 5:33 PM
Skytrac Lands SAR and Air Ambulance Customers
Skytrac will provide satellite connectivity for Omni and Global Medical Response helicopters.
Flight data recorder
Mar 7, 2023 - 5:00 PM
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.
Mar 7, 2023 - 3:14 PM
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.
Helicopter pilot
Mar 7, 2023 - 11:51 AM
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.
James Viola, HAI president and CEO
Mar 7, 2023 - 8:53 AM
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.
A 5G tower
Mar 7, 2023 - 7:19 AM
Aviation Groups Lash FAA's Proposed 5G AD
A broad-based coalition of aviation groups criticizes the FAA's proposed AD on 5G interference.