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Jakarta, Indonesia–based Derazona will become the first operator to use the H160 for offshore energy support in Southeast Asia. The helicopter will also conduct utility and commercial passenger transport operations.

(AIN) – The US Senate unanimously approved the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act on Dec. 17. The ROTOR Act would strengthen oversight of military helicopter and jet routes near US commercial airports. It would also mandate all aircraft currently required to have ADS-B Out to equip with ADS-B In by 2031, and to operate those features.

King Schools has awarded two Liberty University School of Aeronautics students with $5,000 scholarships and lifetime access to online training courses.

(The Air Current) – The Jan. 29 midair crash involving a military helicopter and a regional passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) was the result of a collapse of the protections designed to keep aviation safe—and the institutions that design and maintain them.

The US House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure passed the Aviation Funding Solvency Act on Dec. 18. The legislation would insulate the FAA, its workforce, and the US air traffic control (ATC) system during any future government shutdowns.

(ABC News) – Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) explains the reasoning behind the bipartisan legislation. “The objective should be to keep the flying public safe,” he says.

Joby Aviation and parking operator Metropolis Technologies plan to develop 25 electric air taxi vertiports across the United States.

(Unmanned Systems Technology) – Zentsūji, Kagawa–based Sanwa Gikou will use the SwissDrones SDO 50 V3 for aerial surveillance and inspections, emergency transport, natural disaster response, and search-and-rescue operations.

The Spanish government has issued contracts for Airbus to provide 50 H145Ms for the Spanish Army; 31 NH90s for the Army, Navy, and Air and Space Force; and 13 H145s and 6 H175Ms for the Air and Space Force.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Jan. 15, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Limitations and Normal Procedures Section – Amendment.