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This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) supersedes AD 2021-20-16, issued Oct. 18, 2021. The new AD, which takes effect Jan. 12, 2026, retains existing actions while requiring the replacement of the upper-fin assembly with a modified upper-fin assembly, which constitutes a terminating action for repetitive inspections.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which retains the actions of AD 2020-06-12, issued Apr. 6, 2020, also requires the modification of the main-gearbox suspension bar, inspection of the torque, and corrective actions, if necessary. It takes effect Jan. 12, 2026.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective Jan. 12, 2026. It requires a one-time inspection of the cargo swing emergency-release control and, if necessary, corrective action.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jan. 12, 2026, requires replacing the jettisonable windows and seals on the sliding doors and the fixed panels on the left-hand and right-hand sides. It also requires the installation of new labels.

(Plane & Pilot magazine) – The operator uses a Bell 429 and will soon add a hoist-equipped Airbus H145 D3 for emergency response operations in Montana, Idaho, and parts of Wyoming.

(Vertical magazine) – From assisting with its first rescue in 1945 to today’s advanced systems, the rescue hoist has continually evolved to meet changing mission requirements and redefine helicopter rescue operations.

The Modern Skies Coalition applauded the Trump administration Dec. 4 for choosing a prime integrator to guide the country’s air traffic control (ATC) modernization effort. The coalition represents more than 50 aviation and aerospace organizations, including VAI.

The US Department of Transportation and the FAA announced Dec. 4 that Peraton will be the prime integrator to lead the government’s rollout of a new air traffic control (ATC) system. The project, funded with a $12.5 billion down payment from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is designed to enhance the efficiency and safety of the National Airspace System.

Entrol will deliver an H135 simulator to Australia’s Aerotech Group in early 2026 following successful testing to enhance pilot training capabilities.

This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by a determination that certain bolts installed on the horizontal control rods of the flight controls were not dye penetrant inspected for cracks during manufacturing and thus could lead to bolt failure. The AD would require replacement of affected bolts with bolts that are eligible for installation and prohibit installation of an affected bolt on any helicopter.