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(HeliOps magazine) – The Dublin, Ireland–based helicopter leasing and finance company plans to finalize the transaction for the European operator in early 2026.

The FAA is requesting comments by Feb. 5, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitive inspections of the right-hand forward transmission support-beam fitting for cracks. It would also require repairs, if necessary, and submission to the FAA of data on any previous repairs and replaced fittings.

Safran Helicopter Engines USA President and CEO Thierry Derrien thanked 400 staff members for their dedication to the company’s mission during an event in Grand Prairie.

(Fly By Wire Aviation) – A Spanish Army Aviation Academy instructor pilot explains the flight instruments and controls in the EC135.

(KETK) – The University of Texas (UT) Health East Texas AIR 1 aviation unit transported its first patient in December 1985.

(MechDesignTV) – The OEM conducted the first flight of its Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR) demonstrator Dec. 19 in Samarate, Italy.

(WFAA) – The helicopter went down Dec. 19 at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW), resulting in minor injuries to two people.

The Austin, Texas–based company has started the process for FAA type certification on a new commercial edition of its HEXA electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

Jakarta, Indonesia–based Derazona will become the first operator to use the H160 for offshore energy support in Southeast Asia. The helicopter will also conduct utility and commercial passenger transport operations.

(AIN) – The US Senate unanimously approved the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act on Dec. 17. The ROTOR Act would strengthen oversight of military helicopter and jet routes near US commercial airports. It would also mandate all aircraft currently required to have ADS-B Out to equip with ADS-B In by 2031, and to operate those features.