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(Fluctus) – The Russian-made Mil Mi-26, which can carry up to 44,000 lb., involves unique processes for start-up and regular maintenance.

(Reuters) – The US Army has refused to turn over a 2024 report detailing Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) use during helicopter flights around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), according to a group of US senators.

The FAA is seeking comments by May 19 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which would require updating the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or the instructions for continued airworthiness. It would also require updating the existing maintenance or inspection program, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD. The FAA AD takes effect Apr. 18.

EHang subsidiary EHang General Aviation and joint venture HeYi Aviation have obtained the first air operator certificates for pilotless passenger-carrying drones from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

The electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft developer joins Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, and other companies in adopting the combined charging standard endorsed by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

State-owned Petrobras has given its Operational Excellence in Offshore Transportation award to CHC do Brasil for the second year in a row.

CAE Defense & Security has obtained a contract to continue supporting the US Army Advanced Helicopter Flight Training Support (AHFTS) program through 2030.

CMC Savunma Sanayi and the Turkish Directorate of Forestry have signed a contract for the operator to provide aerial support for the country’s wildfire response efforts in 2025.

The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) will present the awards to the winners May 22 during its 81st Annual Forum and Technology Display in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

An Airbus Summit 2025 panel outlined the OEM’s progress in its Racer high-speed compound helicopter demonstrator Mar. 25 in Toulouse, France.