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Rotortrade’s North America Helicopter Market Report 2025 notes that inventory scarcity has become a defining constraint, leading operators toward preowned options.

(Reuters) – Horizon Aircraft has selected Burlington, Ontario, Canada–based RAMPF Composite Solutions to provide the main body for its hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

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.

(Hindustan Times) – A clip of a YouTuber from India who surprised his parents with their first helicopter flight has amassed more than 50 million views on Instagram.

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

The Cirro by AirSuite virtual webinar takes place Feb. 10 at 1 pm eastern (UTC-5). KB Aviation Solutions CEO Kodey Bogart and VAI Senior Director of Safety Chris Hill will join Cirro by AirSuite COO Doug Carlson to explain how operators can get their safety management system (SMS) up and running ahead of the FAA’s implementation deadline in May 2027.

(Vertical magazine) – European helicopter operators looking for simulator training providers face a deceptively complex decision. The ever-widening array of technology available is presenting operators with new options that must be carefully considered, as well as opening new markets where the benefits of simulation have not previously been available.

(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.