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The FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Dec. 26, retains the actions of AD 2024-09-02 while adding a requirement to replace certain forward- and aft-float assemblies within 24 months or during the next accomplishment of a certain maintenance task.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Dec. 26, will supersede AD 2019-19-13, issued Oct. 21, 2019. The updated AD will continue to require the actions from the existing AD while expanding the applicability by adding additional part-numbered main-rotor gearboxes, changing the requirement to determine the total hours in service of a certain freewheel shaft, requiring repetitive replacement of the main-rotor gearbox or the right-hand freewheel shaft, changing the requirements for who can replace parts, and expanding the parts installation limitation conditions.

The company completed group flight tests of its Borey unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that highlighted its swarm-control autopilot mode.

The Oslo, Norway–based operator placed an order with Airbus Helicopters at this week’s EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025, increasing its H125 purchases during 2025 to 14 units.

The OEM joined representatives of Safran Helicopter Engines at this week’s EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025 to detail advances in the Arriel 2W engine and Serenity support package for the R88.

The companies will explore the integration of Lake Fusion’s SitAwS obstacle warning system into Robinson helicopters.

QGAir provides emergency aviation across Queensland, including law enforcement, aeromedical retrieval, search and rescue, and disaster response.

Bell Textron Prague and TEREM Holding Bulgaria will provide maintenance, parts, personnel, and other services for a fleet of six Bulgarian Air Force Bell 206s.

The operator, which placed the order with Bell dealer Rheinland Air Service during this week’s EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025, plans to use the three new helicopters in multiple roles, including power-line inspections, external-load operations, and pilot training.

(KPNX) – A Maricopa County (Arizona) Sheriff’s Office helicopter crew rescued three people from a van following flash flooding Nov. 18 in Wickenburg.