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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Jun. 4 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Hoist – Test/Replacement.

(Edison International) – Southern California (SoCal) Edison has deployed its Quick Reaction Force to 256 fires since 2021, dropping around 11 million gal. of water.

Join fellow helicopter professionals for an interactive United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) safety seminar on Wednesday, May 20, in Mesa. Enjoy lunch with your peers and learn about the USHST’s programs and services.

The company is sending a fleet of 11 Bell 214STs and 4 Bell 214Bs to support aerial firefighting operations in the European country through the end of October.

The Norway-based operator will help introduce, expand, and support the new Vincorion Advanced Systems hoist across multiple helicopter types.

The OEM released a tribute for International Firefighters’ Day on May 4 that showcases Airbus helicopters across various fire-suppression and rescue operations.

Hyundai Motor Group, through its Supernal subsidiary, and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will collaborate to develop an advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.

The company has completed two-way piloted transition and is advancing toward critical design review of its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Vertical Aerospace is also planning a series of public flight demonstrations, the company noted in its latest financial earnings report.

The rotor blades that will carry next-generation helicopters to new Martian heights for the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) functioned above Mach 1 during tests earlier this year in Southern California.

The FAA General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey is now open, and VAI encourages operators to participate. Governmental agencies and industry organizations will use data from the survey results to compute safety metrics, determine funding for infrastructure and service needs, and more.