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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 ...
VAI Weekly
November 18, 2025
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC130 T2This 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 pro ...
VAI Weekly
November 18, 2025
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 seriesThe 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 ...
VAI Weekly
November 18, 2025
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters/MBB BK 117 D-2 and D-3This 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- ...
VAI Weekly
November 18, 2025
Loft Dynamics, Trifork to train pilots using Apple VR headsetThe companies are developing LoftHOME, which will offer pilot training at home using the Apple Vision Pro virtual reality (VR) headset.
VAI Weekly
November 18, 2025
FAA qualifies Bell 525 simulator to Level CBell Textron has obtained FAA Level C qualification for its Bell 525 flight simulator from Textron company TRU Simulation + Training.
