Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS332 C/C1, L/L1/L2, and EC225 LP This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) retains the actions of AD 2024-10-13 while removing some helicopters from applicability, adding a requirement… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS 332L2 and EC225 LP This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which retains the actions of AD 2020-06-12, issued Apr. 6, 2020, also requires the modification… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus AS350 B2/B3, AS355 N/NP, and EC130 B4 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective Jan. 12, 2026. It requires a one-time inspection of the cargo swing emergency-release… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC155 B and EC155 B1 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jan. 12, 2026, requires replacing the jettisonable windows and seals on the… Continue reading →
Entrol delivers H135 simulator to Aerotech Entrol will deliver an H135 simulator to Australia’s Aerotech Group in early 2026 following successful testing to enhance pilot training… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB BK 117 D-3 This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by a determination that certain bolts installed on the horizontal control rods… Continue reading →
USHST newsletter offers safety snapshot Chris Baur, industry chairman of the US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) and a VAI Board member, notes that fatal US… Continue reading →
Major FAA change regarding antidepressants The FAA antidepressant protocol received a major update Dec. 3: The stabilization wait time for approved medications has been reduced… Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: Gallagher health insurance solutions Gallagher has partnered with VAI to provide affordable, comprehensive health insurance and pharmacy solutions designed exclusively for individuals, families, and… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters AB139 and AW139 This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require repetitively inspecting the overhead panel and, depending on the results, repairing or replacing… Continue reading →
