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The National Agricultural Aviation Association safety campaign is reminding ag pilots to keep an eye on fuel levels after hearing from the US National Transportation Safety Board that two agricultural aviation accidents in 2025 appear to have resulted from fuel exhaustion.

The FAA is accepting comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) through Oct. 3. It would supersede AD 2020-06-12. The new AD would retain the existing actions while requiring a modification of the main-gearbox suspension bar, an inspection of the torque, and corrective actions, if necessary.

The Philippine Air Force will use the new Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawks for troop transport, disaster response, firefighting, humanitarian aid, training, and other missions.

A new blog post from the air medical operator outlines its safety, communication, and operational protocols when weather conditions prevent aircraft from flying during a medical emergency.

The MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program will use a modular open systems approach (MOSA) that allows for fast, lower-cost upgrades to individual components and aircraft systems without extensive systemwide redesign.

VAI announced the appointment of François Lassale to the role following a global search for a proven leader to guide the association through its next phase of growth and influence.

What members need to know about VAI insurance partner Gallagher’s new name, which takes effect today, Aug. 18.

The Finnish Civil Aviation Authority and the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority have issued Level D qualification for Coptersafety’s Leonardo AW169 simulator with Phase 8 avionics.

The operator received the Rotary Wing Business of the Year and Emergency Medical Services Business of the Year awards Aug. 14 in Sydney, New South Wales.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Sep. 22, requires inspecting certain tail-rotor blades for fatigue cracks and replacing them, if necessary.