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The FAA is accepting comments through Mar. 16 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which requires initial and repetitive inspections of the swashplate for vertical and radial play, as well as taking corrective actions to replace any affected bolts. It would also prohibit installing any affected bolt without first meeting certain requirements. The AD takes effect Feb. 17.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Feb. 26 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 71 – Powerplant – Engine Firewalls – Modification.

The addition increases the number to 38 MH-139A Grey Wolfs under contract with the US Air Force.

Illinois-based fixed-base operator Flightstar and Hawaii tour operator Rainbow Helicopters have joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation safety management program.

(AIN) – Leaders from the US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) outlined the structure and goals of its new Peer Pilot Mental Health Support Program during a recent FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) webinar. The program is a confidential, peer-to-peer resource designed to address mental health challenges within the rotorcraft community.

Watch VAI President and CEO François Lassale’s January message to learn about where the association is heading this year, including to Bali, Indonesia, in May for the first Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference. And find out more about VERTICON 2026, which takes place Mar. 9–12 (exhibits open Mar. 10–12) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Pennsylvania-based company has obtained an FAA supplemental type certificate to install its single-pilot IFR cockpit upgrade on the Airbus EC135.