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Sens. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) introduced the bipartisan legislation, which would modernize the FAA’s approach to mental health and medical certification.

(Australian Broadcasting Corp.) – The New South Wales (Australia) Rural Fire Service crew conducted its first water bombing at night to help extinguish a bushfire near Lithgow.

The independent Bell Textron representative will use the new helicopter as a platform for customer demonstrations in Switzerland.

The company has started producing its VH-4T-RD powerplant for developmental noncertificated applications, including ground and flight tests of hybrid-electric aircraft.

The OEM has released a new episode of its Climb Higher series that features retired US Army aviators Douglas Gabram and Tom Drew providing insights on military training.

The Level D full-flight simulator will serve operators of more than 25 existing Leonardo helicopters in Norway plus another 20 that will enter service by 2027, the OEM announced during this week’s EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025.

(Hlcopters magazine) – The Portland, Dorset, United Kingdom–based company will use the two AW139s for logistics support and training. Leonardo anticipates delivery in 2026 and 2027.

The new agreement calls for Joby Aviation, Red Sea Global (RSG), and The Helicopter Company (THC) to establish a sandbox to evaluate electric air taxi operations prior to the launch of commercial operations in Saudi Arabia.

(Catalyst) – A task force of local business and government leaders is studying the establishment of a vertiport for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft at Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG) in St. Petersburg.

The FAA has issued a special conditions proposal for the Robinson R66 that includes the Skyryse four-axis fly-by-wire flight control system (FCS). Comments are due Jan. 5, 2026.