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The Helicopter Association of Southern Africa (HASA) has appointed André Coetzee president. He succeeds Sanjeeth Sewgolam. “We look forward to working with André to help advance the goals of the helicopter community in Southern Africa,” says VAI President and CEO François Lassale. “We are also incredibly appreciative for Sanjeeth’s service in leading the organization during a period of growth and strengthened international collaboration.”

Outerlink Global Solutions has obtained an FAA supplemental type certificate to install its Air IP broadband communications system on the Bell 407.

A Boeing 747 airplane transported six McDermott Aviation heavy-lift firefighting helicopters—two Bell 214STs and four Bell 214Bs—from the European country to various locations in Australia. Four of the company’s firefighting aircraft remain in Greece.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Nov. 10 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Control – Ball Bearing Control System – Inspection. It will supersede AD 2025-0108, issued May 8, 2025.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Control – Upper Ball Bearing End of the Main Rotor Servo-Controls – Inspection, takes effect Nov. 10.

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The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has released its monthly safety report for October. The report covers various metrics, including average accident rates and average fatal-accident rates for the past five years.

When the helicopter enters service early next year, the Japanese operator will become the first in the world to use the bucket-equipped H160 for firefighting. Hiroshima will also use the H160 for search-and-rescue, emergency medical, and disaster response missions.

The Kaman subsidiary and Rotorcraft Repair and Manufacturing (RRM) are teaming up to offer RRM’s Dragon Skin Extreme (DSX) blade erosion and corrosion protection coating.