It’s time to let our voices be heard. We need to do our part to participate in the Federal Government’s rulemaking process. The FAA recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements in the Federal Register. The proposed rule will affect FAA certified mechanics with Inspection Authorization.
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Technisonic Industries Ltd., an industry provider in the development, manufacture and support of special-mission airborne communications systems, announces the launch of the all-new DAS-9000 digital audio splitter/switch. The DAS-9000 is a TDFM-9000 accessory that pairs with the successful TDAP line of audio controllers.
F/LIST announces it is now a key partner with a new icon: the ACH140, the latest aircraft in the Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) Line, unveiled at Verticon 2026. This new helicopter, geared towards private-and business-aviation customers, showcases a new brand design language for the ACH line, with one of its standout interior features coming from F/LIST: a bespoke cabinet designed and produced for the ACH140 cabin.
Rotortrade, a global helicopter dealership, announces that Rotortrade MRO Latrobe has been appointed an official Garmin dealership, strengthening its certified avionics installation and integration capabilities in the United States.
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces during VAI Verticon 2026 that it has launched new luxury interior options for the Bell 429 — the latest upgrade in the Designer Series offerings for the platform that was inspired by customer feedback to amplify their flight experience.
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) commends the Trump administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for advancing the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), a national effort to accelerate the safe integration of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft into the National Airspace System.
Essential Turbines (ETI), a Rolls-Royce Authorized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Center (AMROC), announces the opening of its new Mesa, AZ, facility — a purpose-built MRO location that triples the company's U.S. capacity for M250 and RR300 turboshaft engines.
Recoil Aerospace, Inc. (Recoil) announces a strategic partnership with Aero Products of Show Low, AZ, naming the company an Authorized Service Support Center for Recoil Aerospace products. This collaboration further expands Recoil Aerospace’s service and support capabilities for operators, providing increased access to certified maintenance, inspection, repair and technical support for Recoil’s specialized solutions.
NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) welcomes the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announcement of eight selected projects under the newly launched Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). NATA recognizes this milestone as a reflection of meaningful progress toward the safe and efficient integration of next-generation aircraft into the National Airspace System (NAS), while opening the door to significant opportunities for growth, collaboration and engagement across the general-aviation community.
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC) and Alpine Helicopters Inc. (Alpine) announce the selection of SKYTRAC’s ISAT-200A solution for the company's fleet upgrade program. As Alpine sought solutions, the ISAT-200A’s host of capabilities, coupled with SKYTRAC’s expertise and role as Canadian-based service provider, made the solution a natural fit.
SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC) announces the introduction of SKYTRAC Mobile, a new Android and iOS mobile flight-following app for operators using SKYTRAC’s flight-following software to track their aircraft and fleets. The app is available to operators using SKYTRAC’s flight-following platforms, including TrooTrax, SkyWeb, and WebSentinel.