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The FAA is requesting comments by Mar. 9 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require replacement of certain life-raft inflation systems. It would also prohibit the installation of an affected inflation system on any helicopter.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Limitations and Normal Procedures Section – Amendment, takes effect Feb. 3.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Swashplate Bearing – Inspections, revises AD 2024-0229, released Jan. 27, 2024.

The company has integrated its TrakkaBeam A800 searchlight on the Airbus H160 for the French Gendarmerie Nationale.

LifeFlight Australia is reporting a new operational record for 2025, assisting a total of 8,838 patients across 3,857 helicopter missions. The addition of new Leonardo AW139s, base upgrades, and emergency trauma training workshops helped drive a 9% increase in missions flown compared with 2024, according to the operator.

The report includes data about fleet composition by helicopter OEM; mission types; maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities; and financing options.

The Canadian training and simulation provider has appointed Ryan McLeod as CFO, effective Feb. 23. McLeod was previously CFO of ATS Corp.

The FAA is accepting comments through Mar. 6, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would supersede AD 2024-24-02, released Nov. 25, 2024. The updated AD would continue to require removal of the affected fuel-control unit (FCU) from service and replacement with a serviceable part. It would also reduce the number of affected FCUs.

The French military has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group to provide a half dozen VSR700s for the French Navy, with operations planned to start in 2028.

Eve Air Mobility is building six conforming electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototypes for its flight-testing campaign after the first flight of its uncrewed full-scale eVTOL prototype in December 2025 at parent company Embraer’s facility in São Paulo, Brazil. Eve anticipates type certification, initial deliveries, and entry-into-service in 2027.