Kopter P3 completes 34 test flights
Swiss helicopter manufacturer Kopter has completed 34 flights in its latest P3 – having flown more than 100 hours. The company revealed its third prototype (P3) in March 2019. Alongside this, a new team...
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AeroMobil takes the next step towards production
Slovakian flying-car manufacturer AeroMobil is seeking airworthiness approval for its AeroMobil 4.0 VTOL from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). AeroMobil has submitted the application for type certification to EASA. Unlike many other VTOL...
EASA re-elects Patrick Ky as its executive director
The Management Board of the European Aviation Safety Agency announces the re-election by a unanimous vote of Patrick Ky (50) as the Agency’s Executive Director for a second term of 5 years. Patrick Ky...
Kopter awarded DOA approval
The newly branded Kopter Group has received design organisation approval from the EASA. Design organisation approval (DOA) was granted to the Swiss manufacturer after it changed its name from Marenco Swiss Helicopter to Kopter....
Leonardo AW109 Trekker gains EASA certificate
EASA has awarded the Leonardo AW109 Trekker its certificate and deliveries should start in the first quarter of 2018. The AW109 Trekker is based on the AW109/Grand range of helicopters and is equipped with...
Héli-Union gains first ever EASA certificate for LPV with combined capabilities
Héli-Union has obtained the first ever EASA certification of a localiser performance with vertical guidance (LPV) capability on an Airbus AS332L1 helicopter with both digital and analogic systems. Normally, an LPV capability on AS332L1...
Robinson R66 Turbine Marine receives EASA approval
The R66 Turbine Marine has received EASA approval for the pop-out float installation. After tests conducted in July demonstrated the pop-out float installation meets Sea State 4 requirements, EASA officially approved the Marine to...
EASA awards AW169 maximum gross weight increase certification
EASA has certificated an increased maximum gross weight (MGW) kit for the AgustaWestland AW169. The MGW will be increased by 200 kg (441 lb), giving a 100 nm range extension. Existing customers will be...
EASA approves automatic rig approaches for Airbus H225
EASA has approved an avionics enhancement on the Airbus H225. The modification is designed to provide automatic rig approaches for offshore operations. The Rig N Fly (Rig Integrated GPS approaches with eNhanced FLy-ability and...
AW169 gains EASA certification
The AgustaWestland AW169 helicopter was issued with a type certificate by EASA on 15 July 2015. ALSO READ: Starspeed signs for another AW169 Now that the AW169 has been granted its type certificate the...
