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This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 05–Time Limits/Maintenance Checks–Airworthiness Limitations Section–Amendment, becomes effective Apr. 24, 2025. It supersedes AD 2022-0083, issued May 11, 2022.

(Vertical magazine) – The global helicopter market is navigating a shifting landscape shaped by geopolitical instability, fluctuating energy markets, and growing demands for sustainability—factors that present both challenges and opportunities for the industry’s future, according to a 2025 market outlook from Cirium Ascend Consultancy.

The Portuguese company flew 437 hours in Chile using a pair of Airbus Super Puma AS 332L2s from December 2024 through early March 2025, three times the amount compared with the previous year’s season, with 76% of that activity occurring during February and March.

(AIN) – In the ongoing United States v. Hansen Helicopters case, the US Attorney’s Office for the District Court of Guam has entered into a global settlement agreement with defendants associated with Pacific Spotters Corp.

(Cornish Stuff) – A helicopter crew assisted lifeboats with rescuing two people and their dog Apr. 9 from waters near Porthleven, Cornwall.

(Army Times) – The US Army has changed how its helicopters use Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast and reduced the number of flights near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA). The moves follow a midair collision in January involving a military helicopter and a passenger jet.

(KTXL) – A US Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk crew spoke with students Apr. 9 at Warren T. Eich Middle School in Roseville.

(Chosun Biz) – South Korea–based LG Electronics has partnered with Ajou University Hospital to establish a system to quickly respond to emergencies at its business locations using a medical helicopter service.

A new Airbus H135 will replace an existing EC130 in December 2025 at the HealthNet Aeromedical Services/Air Methods base in Huntington.

Austrian air carrier Kitz-Air GmbH signed the agreement for the aircraft, which will be used for aerial work, transport flights, and forestry operations.