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VAI Weekly
November 19, 2025
PZL to provide pair of S-70 Firehawks for Czech RepublicPZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has obtained a contract to supply two Sikorsky S-70 Firehawks to the Czech Republic government for firefighting operations across Europe supported by the Eur ...
VAI Weekly
November 18, 2025
Reiser introduces XR H145 D3 mixed-reality simulatorThe German Federal Aviation Office has prequalified the new Airbus H145 D3 simulator, which combines a full-scale haptic cockpit with two XR crew stations to enable coordinated pilot/copilot training.
VAI Weekly
November 18, 2025
Rotortrade delivers Airbus H135 T3 to India’s Star AirThe helicopter dealership completed a type certificate revision and a supplemental type certificate validation with Airbus and the India Directorate General of Civil Aviation for the H135 T3, incl ...
VAI Weekly
November 18, 2025
Smith Myers adds new SAR, public alert features to ARTEMISThe company has integrated an enhanced search-and-rescue (SAR) location feature and standalone public warning system into its ARTEMIS mobile phone detection and location system.
VAI Weekly
November 18, 2025
Entrol to develop S-64 simulator for Helicopter ExpressThe agreement calls for Entrol to install a Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane flight training device in 2027 that will support pilot training for firefighting, construction, and disaster relief operations.
VAI Weekly
November 18, 2025
Concorde Battery opens registration for IA renewal seriesThe rotorcraft segment of the VAI–sponsored free virtual event takes place Jan. 8–9, 2026. Presenters will include Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Enstrom, the FAA, Leonardo, MD Helicopters, Safran Heli ...
VAI Weekly
November 18, 2025
Proposed FAA AD: MD Helicopters 369 series, 500N, and 600NThis 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 ...
VAI Weekly
November 18, 2025
Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Bell 407The 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 re ...
