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VAI Daily

Feb. 13, 2026

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland, EC135 series, EC635 T2+, and MBB BK 117 C-2/D-2

The FAA is accepting comments through Mar. 30 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitive inspections of the cable drum on certain rescue-hoist assemblies for cracks and repairing or replacing them, if necessary. It would also prohibit the installation of an affected rescue-hoist assembly on any helicopter without first meeting certain requirements.

VAI Daily

Feb. 13, 2026

7A Drones to use SkyDrive electric aircraft for emergencies

SkyDrive has received an order from 7A Drones for 10 SD-05 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for a planned emergency medical evacuation route that will connect Magong on Penghu Island with Hujing Island in Taiwan.