Content Archive: March 2026

Accidents

NTSB Examines Deicing Holdover Time in Challenger Crash

Aircraft exceeded maximum holdover time
NTSB Logo Seal
Regulations and Government

FAA and EASA Leaders Discuss the Future of Aviation Regulations at Verticon 2026

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford pledges to fix the National Airspace System in three years.
Fireside chat during Verticon 2026 opening session
Maintenance and Modifications

FlyHouse Expands Mx Capabilities with JetsMRO Purchase

Addition gives it service locations in Dallas and Miami
Jets MRO hangar at KRBD in Dallas
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Preowned Helicopter Supply Hit Five-year Low in 2025

Median pricing increased 10% year over year despite softer sales
A helicopter on a launch pad at dusk
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alpine Helicopters Picks Skytrac Solution for Upgrade Program

Iridium satcom will help pilots and ground crews remain connected
Skytrac Systems
Rotorcraft

R44 Utility Is Latest Robinson Iteration

Buyers can opt for the new configuration that targets utility operators
Robinson 44 Utility interior,
Rotorcraft

Robinson Expands into Uncrewed VTOL Market

New division encompasses heavy-lift drones and uncrewed helicopters
Robinson booth Verticon 2026
Rotorcraft

R88 Progressing with More Supplier Selections

Providers include GPMS, Outerlink, and Skurka Aerospace
Robinson R88 Verticon 2025
Maintenance and Modifications

Essential Turbines Triples Rolls-Royce MRO Capacity

New facility will speed up turnaround times for U.S. customers
Essential Turbines
Rotorcraft

DARPA Grants Bell X-Plane Status for Sprint Program Aircraft

Work has begun on the high-speed VTOL demonstrator
Artist’s concept for the SPRINT X-76