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New federal road map sets direction for AAM integration through 2036. Washington, DC (Dec. 17, 2025) — Vertical Aviation International (VAI) today applauds the release of the US Department of Transportation’s Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy, a whole-of-government framework outlining how the United States plans to integrate advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, including eVTOL and […]

Bell Textron delivered a second Bell 505 to the Fort Worth Police Department this week at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW).

This revised FAA special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) provides information to helicopter owners and operators regarding crash-resistant fuel systems.

The FAA is requesting comments by Feb. 2, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would retain the actions of AD 2020-09-15, issued May 20, 2020, while adding a requirement to repetitively measure in-flight vibration levels.

This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD) would require repetitive inspections of certain vertical upper-fin spars and, if necessary, taking corrective action. It would also prohibit the installation of certain upper-fin assemblies. The FAA is accepting comments on the proposed AD through Feb. 2, 2026.

The FAA is accepting comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) through Feb. 2, 2026. It would supersede AD 2023-01-04, issued Feb. 1, 2023. The proposed AD would retain the requirements of the existing AD, except for the repetitive black paint index-marking inspection. It would also prohibit the installation of certain parts without meeting certain requirements.

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to the French law enforcement unit as part of a 10-helicopter order placed in December 2021.

Airbus Helicopters, through a joint venture with NHIndustries, has delivered the first Sea Tiger to the German Navy base in Nordholz, Lower Saxony, as part of an order for 31 helicopters.

The Brazilian Army received the first of 12 new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks this week in São Paulo.