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The FAA is accepting comments through Feb. 23 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD). It would supersede AD 2022-11-08, issued Jun. 3, 2022. The proposed AD would require revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness, as well as the existing approved maintenance or inspection program.

The FAA is accepting comments through Feb. 23 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness, as well as the existing approved maintenance or inspection program.

The WeSky recharge brand 60 W USB-C in-seat power system, designed to enable fast charging of laptops, tablets, and mobile devices, is now available on the AW189.

(XYZ/Poland Unpacked) – The Leonardo subsidiary is using a grant from the Polish Ministry of Development and Technology to support an expansion of its manufacturing plant that will create 285 new jobs through the end of 2028.

(Vertical magazine) – When maintenance technicians, pilots, crew members, and other rotorcraft professionals become aware of their circadian rhythms and sleep patterns, they can reduce fatigue and be more effective in their shift work. A big part of that is to aim for quality sleep, explains Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Scott Shappell.

Under a new agreement, Simutech will offer Bluedrop’s hoist mission-training system, rear crew mission trainer, and other products to operators in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.

Joby Aviation’s agreement to purchase a 700,000-sq.-ft. factory will support its goal to produce four electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft per month by 2027.

Mike Martin will continue as VP of training and assume additional operational responsibilities at the Vita Inclinata subsidiary following the departure of former president Bob Cockell.

The company’s authorized partner in Japan, Itochu Corp., is partnering with PASCO Corp. and YelloScan Japan to provide long-range aerial surveys using drones.