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As the United States approaches its 250th birthday July 4, the FAA is commemorating the country’s aviation heroes and heritage by highlighting significant milestones in American aviation history.

Cadorath Aerospace continues to expand its repair capabilities in Canada through its ongoing collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, now supporting specialized single-part repair work across additional Airbus platforms, including the H135 and H145.

The updated structure aligns staff roles with the association’s priorities in safety, advocacy, data, workforce development, events, and member value.

In the latest edition of the US Helicopter Safety Team newsletter, VAI Senior Director of Safety Chris Hill explains that while being the “best pilot” is a myth, doing the right thing, even when nobody’s watching, is the right approach.

The acquisition represents Armenia’s first contract with Airbus Helicopters.

Wisk Air Helicopters, based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, has added a new Bell 407GXi helicopter to its growing fleet, marking another milestone in the company’s long-term investment in aviation innovation, infrastructure, and service capacity across Northwestern Ontario, Far North, and Manitoba.

(New York Post) – A retired New York Police Department (NYPD) helicopter pilot who rescued people trapped on the roof of the World Trade Center after the 1993 bombing flew with his pilot officer son for the first time in an early Father’s Day tribute on Jun. 16.

Global market demand remains strong for the aircraft, says the OEM, with the company having secured more than 150 formal purchase deposits. The R88 program is progressing through its multiyear flight test regimen, with FAA type certification on track before the end of the decade.

This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by reports that the identification plate affixed to certain tail cone assemblies contains an incorrect part number that may not accurately convey the life limit. The AD would require verifying the tail cone assembly part number and, if necessary, replacing the incorrect tail cone assembly identification plate and updating the existing log card or equivalent record for the helicopter. Comments regarding the proposal are due by Aug. 6, 2026.

The FAA has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for several Airbus Helicopter AS355 model aircraft. The proposed AD was prompted by the determination that the tail-rotor drive fan wheels and the impeller second stage have been incorrectly identified during production. This proposed AD would require verifying the serial number and amendment of the log cards of the affected parts and, depending on the findings, performing a one-time borescope inspection to verify consistency between the log cards and the affected parts. Depending on the inspection results, the proposed AD would require replacing or reidentifying certain parts. It would also prohibit the installation of certain fan wheels and impeller second stages on any helicopter. Comments regarding the proposal are due by Aug. 3, 2026.