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This FAA proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would supersede AD 2024-23-06. The proposed AD would continue to require repetitive inspections of the torque-tube assembly and roller bearings while expanding the applicability to additional helicopter models. The FAA is requesting comments on the AD by Jan. 2, 2026.

The FAA is requesting comments by Jan. 2, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitive inspections of the pilot cyclic-stick tube assembly for a crack and repairing or replacing the assembly, if necessary.

This FAA proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require replacing main rotor blades that are not certificated for installation with serviceable parts. The FAA is accepting comments on the proposed AD through Jan. 2, 2026.

The FAA is accepting comments through Jan. 2, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting the gap between the filler and the side plates of a certain cargo hook and, depending on the results, replacing it. It would also prohibit installing an affected cargo hook on any helicopter.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Dec. 23, requires a revision of the existing rotorcraft flight manual supplement and replacement of the air conditioning system condenser-outlet grids with condenser-outlet covers. It also prohibits the installation of condenser-outlet grids.

(Forbes) – Helicopters help people in danger day-in and day-out, including roadside rescues, fires, floods, and other natural disasters, underscoring their vital role in emergencies, explains Mike Hirschberg.

The Chinese OEM partnered with Qatar’s Ministry of Transport to conduct the first passenger flights of an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft between the Port of Doha and the Katara Cultural Village.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) preliminary report indicates that a witness described seeing something come off the helicopter before it crashed. The accident resulted in the death of the pilot and three passengers.

The companies are developing LoftHOME, which will offer pilot training at home using the Apple Vision Pro virtual reality (VR) headset.

Bell Textron has obtained FAA Level C qualification for its Bell 525 flight simulator from Textron company TRU Simulation + Training.