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The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) monthly safety report covers various metrics, including average accident rates and average fatal-accident rates for the past five years.

The Joint Aviation Command helicopter, an Airbus H145 D3, has started training pilots and rear crew at Royal Air Force (RAF) Benson. Part of an order for six helicopters, the H145 D3 will deploy to Brunei and Cyprus in 2026 and replace the Bell 212 and 412.

(HeliOps magazine) – The Dublin, Ireland–based helicopter leasing and finance company plans to finalize the transaction for the European operator in early 2026.

The FAA is requesting comments by Feb. 5, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitive inspections of the right-hand forward transmission support-beam fitting for cracks. It would also require repairs, if necessary, and submission to the FAA of data on any previous repairs and replaced fittings.

Safran Helicopter Engines USA President and CEO Thierry Derrien thanked 400 staff members for their dedication to the company’s mission during an event in Grand Prairie.

(Fly By Wire Aviation) – A Spanish Army Aviation Academy instructor pilot explains the flight instruments and controls in the EC135.

(KETK) – The University of Texas (UT) Health East Texas AIR 1 aviation unit transported its first patient in December 1985.

(WFAA) – The helicopter went down Dec. 19 at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW), resulting in minor injuries to two people.

(MechDesignTV) – The OEM conducted the first flight of its Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR) demonstrator Dec. 19 in Samarate, Italy.

The Austin, Texas–based company has started the process for FAA type certification on a new commercial edition of its HEXA electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.