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This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) supersedes AD 2021-24-09, published in 2021. The new AD, which becomes effective May 13, requires similar actions while reducing the life limits and requiring replacement of the main-rotor pitch link assemblies with part-numbered assemblies.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires inspecting the wire harnesses at certain locations and repairing any damage, takes effect May 13.

Texas-based Paragon Network has given its 2024 Diamond Strategic Partner Award to Pilot John International.

(Vertical magazine) – CMC Savunma Sanayi has awarded a contract to Helicopter Express for two Sikorsky S-64 Skycranes that will support the Turkish General Directorate of Forestry’s efforts to battle wildfires across the country.

(Zag Daily) – The United Kingdom (UK) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved AtkinsRéalis to assess the airworthiness of commercial drones under the UK’s new Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) framework.

(AUVSI) – Lisa Bee, director of air traffic services for Viasat, talks about the importance of aviation safety communications and the company’s role in developing standards for advanced air mobility (AAM), including drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

The risk of birds striking helicopters peaks in Europe around this time of year. The European Safety Promotion Network Rotorcraft (ESPN-R) is providing resources about how pilots can reduce the probability of running into a feathered friend.

(CoStar) – Los Angeles–based Commercial Brokers International has lined up eight vertiport locations for Skyports Infrastructure, which plans to operate an air taxi service during the 2028 Olympic Games.

Working with the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, drone logistics provider Blueflite has obtained a $250,000 investment from the Ochsner Louisiana Innovation Fund and Louisiana Economic Development. Under the agreement, Blueflite will establish a new office in downtown Lafayette and join the region’s health-care system.

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) applauds the FAA’s decision to withdraw its proposed changes to the airman medical certification process—changes that would have replaced the long-standing practice of deferring incomplete medical applications with the issuance of immediate denials.