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NY Legislators Push To Close West 30th Street Heliport

New efforts to limit helicopter traffic over New York are expected following Gov. Kathy Hochul's veto last week of 'Stop the Chop' act.

Regulations and Government

December 19, 2022

30th Street heliport in New York City with helicopter on the pad and another incoming for landing

Hirschberg Stepping Down at Vertical Flight Society

Mike Hirschberg said he plans to step down as executive director of the Vertical Flight Society.

December 19, 2022

Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg.

Transport Canada Mandates Bell 407 Tail Boom Checks

Transport Canada issued an airworthiness directive mandating torque checks and visual inspections on Bell 407 tail booms following in-flight separation.

December 19, 2022

Bell 407 in flight

New York Governor Vetoes Helicopter Noise Bill

Hochul cites federal preemption in vetoing the "Stop the Chop' Act, which would have allowed anyone to sue operators and others over helicopter noise.

Regulations and Government

December 16, 2022

Helicopters on helipad at the West 30th Street heliport in New York City

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How a Zero Carbon Electric Helicopter Could Save Lives and the Planet

How a Zero Carbon Electric Helicopter Could Save Lives and the Planet

December 15, 2022

Congresswoman Flies Helicopter with Pilot Assist System

Skyryse's FlightOS system enables almost anyone to fly a helicopter with almost no training.

December 14, 2022

U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) flying Skyryse FlightOS-equipped automated Robinson R44 helicopter

Reconstituted Enstrom Gains FAA Production Certificate

Enstrom plans to restart helicopter deliveries next year

December 14, 2022

Enstrom 480B

New York Governor Urged To Veto Helicopter Noise Bill

New York's "Stop The Chop" act would unleash torrent of civil suits against helicopter operators.

Sustainability and Environment

December 14, 2022

Blade helicopters at heliport in NYC, one coming in for landing

Alpine's New Bear Paws Approved for AStars

Alpine Aerotech's Bear Paws have received Transport Canada STC approval.

Maintenance and Modifications

December 14, 2022

Alpine Aerotech Bear Paw for H125 helicopter

Rotor Tech's 'Cloud Pilot' Flies Uncrewed R22 Helo

Rotor Technologies hopes to apply its remotely-operated aircraft technology to aerial firefighting.

December 14, 2022

Robinson R22 helicopter takes off uncrewed at the FAA’s unmanned aircraft systems test site using Rotor Technologies "Cloud Pilot" operating system.

Atlanta Police Department Upgrades to MD 530F

The Atlanta Police Department will purchase two MD 530F helicopters and upgrade its MD 500E.

December 12, 2022

MD 500E Helicopter operated by the Atlanta Police Department in hangar on tow cart

Bristow Expands Leonardo Fleet For UK SAR

Bristow Group is expanding its Leonardo fleet with the purchase of six AW139 helicopters to support its UKSAR2G contract.

December 7, 2022

Bristow Leonardo AW139 in flight

Bell 407 Tail Booms To Get Fresh Scrutiny

NTSB calls on FAA to impose stricter inspection regime after Bell 407 in-flight tail boom separation

December 6, 2022

separated tailboom from a Bell 407 which crashed in June in Hawaii

Airbus Helicopters Expands Middle Eastern Market Inroads

Airbus Helicopters announces new sales and service deals during MEBAA Show.

December 6, 2022

Airbus Helicopters H130 in flight

U.S. Selects Bell's V-280 Valor Tiltrotor For New Assault Aircraft

Bell's V-280 Valor tiltrotor technology beats Sikorsky and Boeing in battle to replace up to 4,000 Black Hawks for the U.S. Army.

December 6, 2022

Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor airccraft in flight

Erickson Delivers Eighth Air Crane to South Korea

The Korean Forest Service took delivery of its eighth Erickson S-64 Air Crane on December 3rd.

December 6, 2022

Overhead view of Erickson S-64 Air Crane on airport ramp at sunset

Switzerland's Rega Orders 12 More Airbus H145s

Rega—a helicopter emergency medical services provider in Switzerland—will operate 21 Airbus H145 helicopters by 2021.

December 5, 2022

Rega Air Rescue Service Helicopter in flight over mountains in Swiss Alps

The "No Surprises Act" is a License To Steal

The federal "No Surprises Act" places the air ambulance industry in financial peril, according to the Association of Air Medical Services.

Regulations and Government

December 1, 2022

Electric Charging For eVTOL Aircraft Is Different From Cars

When it comes to battery charging, you can't treat an eVTOL aircraft like a Tesla car, says Australia's Electro.

December 1, 2022

Milestone Places S-92s With China's CITIC

Helicopter lessor Milestone has placed a pair of Sikorsky S-92s with China's CITIC Offshore Helicopter.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 1, 2022

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