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Pointing a handheld laser at an aircraft is dangerous and could temporarily blind a pilot, putting them, their passengers, and the people below in danger. The FAA is reminding stargazers and the public that shining a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime that can bring significant fines and jail time.

(Nigerian Tribune) – A Sikorsky S-76 operated by East Wind Aviation went down Oct. 24 into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny, Rivers, Nigeria. Local authorities have confirmed three people died in the accident as they continue to search for five other people on board.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which becomes effective Nov. 12, 2024, retains the requirements of a superseding AD while expanding the applicability and updating the reference materials. The AD requires inspections of certain Pacific Scientific Co. rotary buckle assemblies.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 72–Engine–Gas Generator First Stage High Pressure Turbine Blades–Replacement, takes effect Oct. 31, 2024.

This revised European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62–Main Rotor–Rotating Swashplate Yokes–Inspection, takes effect Nov. 5, 2024.

Lilium has announced that its principal German subsidiaries will apply for self-administration proceedings with a court in Germany in the next few days. The move, which would involve company management maintaining control under the supervision of a custodian, follows a failed government approval for a loan from KfW.

Teledyne FLIR Defense has obtained a five-year US Army contract valued at up to $91 million for its Black Hornet 4 nano–unmanned aerial systems.

Pilot John International is partnering with Teledyne to expand its line of ground-support equipment, avionics, and aircraft parts to include Gill aircraft batteries and accessories.

(AIN) – The manufacturer reported that 2024 has been a stable year so far for its corporate helicopters and corporate jets segments, while projecting a promising 2025 and beyond, during this week’s National Business Aviation Association 2024 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Joby Aviation is hosting a technology familiarization session this week with aviation regulators from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau, and the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority at its facilities in Marina.