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The OEM will partner with NORCE Research to explore autonomous capabilities in the country for both manned and unmanned aircraft systems.

The FAA is requesting comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) by Jan. 9, 2026. It would supersede AD 2025-06-04, issued Apr. 2, 2025. The new AD would retain existing actions while revising the interval compliance times.

This FAA airworthiness directive, which takes effect Dec. 30, will supersede AD 2021-26-07, issued Dec. 23, 2021. The new AD would retain the actions of the existing AD while adding a requirement to modify the link of the tail-rotor hub body. The new AD also requires inspections of the red paint line added during the modification for alignment.

Air Methods has extended its partnership with Temple Health to continue operating Temple MedFlight from St. Mary Medical Center in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

James Duncan, who joined the OEM in September, holds ATP and CFII ratings with more than 15 years of experience as a helicopter pilot.

Bell Textron and Safran Helicopter Engines surpassed the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) milestone using a dedicated Bell 505.

The company’s 2024–2025 European Helicopter Market Report highlights a stable but shifting market, including for more than 2,650 turbine helicopters operating in the region.

Freeman’s previous roles include aviation training director at Guardian Flight and chief pilot for 7Bar Aviation.

The FAA is requesting comments by Jan. 8, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting the lockwire on the stability and control augmentation system actuator jam nut and, if necessary, removing it and installing a new lockwire correctly.

The agency’s first Airbus H225 will support public service operations across South Korea, including counterterrorism, search-and-rescue, humanitarian relief, and disaster response missions.