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This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires repetitive inspections and potential replacement of the inclined and horizontal driveshaft flanges, takes effect Jun. 6. The AD also prohibits installing certain inclined and horizontal driveshafts unless certain requirements are met, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD.

The companies extinguished propane and brush fires using a Black Hawk equipped with Sikorsky’s Matrix flight autonomy system and Rain’s wildfire support planning software during tests late last month in Southern California.

The new VAI Member Online Community offers an exciting and easy way for VAI members to stay connected with the industry.

The company has launched a new online feature that streamlines the process for finding more than 28,000 aircraft parts and requesting quotes.

The Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has ordered eight H215s from Airbus to support the country’s firefighting operations. The contract includes an option for two additional H215s.

Treg Manning joins Air Methods from Airbus Helicopters North America, where he served as VP of sales and marketing.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 65–Tail Rotor Drive–Tail Drive Line Rear Shaft and Damper–Inspections, takes effect May 13.

The Washington, D.C.–based coalition has appointed Vita Inclinata CEO Caleb Carr to its board of directors.

Bell Textron has sold a Bell 505 to the Netherlands-based manufacturer of equipment for public safety infrastructure, including lighting towers, road hazard signs, and traffic-management systems.