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The German Ministry of the Interior has purchased 38 Airbus H225 helicopters for German Federal Police operations. The agreement includes an option for up to 6 additional H225s.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Jul. 4 on this proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), ATA 62–Main Rotor–Control Rod Assembly/Pitch Link Assembly–Inspection.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67–Rotor Flight Controls–Upper Ball Bearing End of the Main Rotor Servo Controls–Inspection, becomes effective Jun. 24, 2024.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recommends canceling this airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67–Flight Controls–Tail Rotor Control Tube–Inspection/Replacement.

Makila 2A engines from Safran Helicopter Engines will power a new fleet of 38 Airbus H225s for the German Federal Police, the engine maker announced during the 2024 ILA Berlin Air Show in Schönefeld, Brandenburg.

VAI members can take advantage of a discounted rate and four hours of inspection authorization credits through a virtual course from Path LMS.

Taufkirchen, Bavaria, Germany–based HTM Helicopters has purchased an Airbus H145 for operations off the coasts of Germany and France. The order includes an option for two additional H145s.

Forward-looking infrared (FLIR) cameras from Teledyne FLIR Defense will play a key role in the new television series Chopper Cops, which debuts Jun. 18 on Paramount+.

Stockholm, Sweden–based Ex-Change Parts is launching new branding during 2024 as part of its 25th anniversary of supporting the helicopter parts and services sector.

Airbus and Swedish air medical operator Avincis have agreed to partner on the development of the advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem across Europe.