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This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 7, requires replacing the rotor-shaft assembly; modifying the rotating swashplate assembly to replace each of the three ball joint–cup assemblies with one-piece self-lubricated spherical bearings; modifying the scissor hinges and swashplate trunnions on the main rotor, as applicable; and applying an anticorrosion agent, if applicable. The AD also prohibits installing a main-rotor hub assembly or rotor-shaft assembly on any helicopter without first meeting certain requirements.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 7, requires a one-time inspection of the position of the bonding braid on the socket of the pilot cyclic stick and, depending on the results, correcting the positioning of the bonding braid and installing a binding clamp.

The company has appointed Eetu Peuraniemi to the role. He succeeds Martin Berner, who remains with Coptersafety as a Leonardo AW139 type rating instructor and type rating examiner.

The FAA is accepting comments through Apr. 17 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which requires inspecting the horizontal stabilizer and the tightening torque and measuring the attachment holes, bracket, and tube assembly. The AD takes effect Mar. 18.

Lake Fusion Technologies (LFT), LFT Airborne, and Timberline Aerospace will collaborate to deploy a light detection and ranging (LiDAR)–based situational awareness system for helicopters, including the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk and the Airbus H145 and H125/AS350 series.

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We applaud the US Senate confirmation of DeLeeuw to serve as a member of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

The manufacturer is partnering with Starlink to offer high-speed connectivity for Midnight air taxi passengers and strengthen communications between pilots and engineering teams on the ground.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 05 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment, takes effect Mar. 13, 2026. It will supersede AD 2024-0177 (issued Sep. 13, 2024), AD 2021-0215-E (Sep. 21, 2021), AD 2020-0269 (Dec. 7, 2020), AD 2020-0081 (Apr. 1, 2020), and AD 2018-0177 (Aug. 21, 2018).

Eoin Walker, flight paramedic and EMS promoter at Airbus Helicopters, explains how helicopters allow doctors to treat patients within the golden hour—the first 60 minutes immediately following a major trauma.