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The companies will partner to develop a hybrid-electric turbogenerator for advanced air mobility (AAM) applications. The agreement includes GE Aerospace investing $300 million in BETA.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is requesting feedback through Oct. 2 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 73 – Engine Fuel and Control – Electronic Engine Control Unit – Software Update; ATA 73 – Engine Fuel and Control – Preference Injector – Non-Extinguishing Test/Replacement.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 04 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment, takes effect Sep. 18, 2025. It will supersede AD 2010-0181, issued Aug. 27, 2010.

The OEM has published a feature about how the NH90 has entered service with all three branches of the Spanish Armed Forces.

The FAA is accepting comments through Oct. 20 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD). It would require inspecting for damaged hoist hooks and hook nuts and replacing them, if necessary.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Oct. 10, requires repetitive inspections of certain tail-rotor pedal support brackets for cracks and replacing or refinishing the bracket, if necessary. The AD also prohibits the installation of certain brackets.

VAI members can apply for a 2026 scholarship through Nov. 14, 2025. Scholarships are available for aviation maintenance, commercial helicopter pilot ratings, and pilot safety.

The Lockheed Martin company has secured a five-year contract from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to explore firefighting response technologies, including continued development of an autonomous S-70i Firehawk.