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The FAA is accepting comments through Sep. 19 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting and measuring certain check valves and removing cracked or leaking valves from service. The AD would also prohibit installing affected check valves on any helicopter.

The FAA special conditions outline additional safety standards for Sikorsky S-61A, L, and N helicopters with a Carson Helicopters hoist overload protection device (OLPD).

Joby Aviation has agreed to acquire Blade Air Mobility’s passenger-carrying business for up to $125 million. The transaction does not include Blade’s medical division, which will remain a separate public company.

In July, Bell welcomed 30 middle school students to its Amarillo Aircraft Assembly Center in Texas to learn about flight principles, engineering, aircraft manufacturing, and more.

The companies are exploring the development of an autonomous hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for defense applications.

The air medical operator is applauding members of the US Congress for introducing a bill to modernize Medicare reimbursement rates and protect access to emergency air medical services in rural areas of the United States.