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(Hola!) – Lauren Sánchez Bezos, helicopter pilot, media personality, and founder of aerial film company Black Ops Aviation, recently spent a day with high school students through the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association STEM (science, technology, education, and math) initiative.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 63 – Main Rotor Drive – Rotor Hub-Shaft – Inspection, takes effect May 15. It will supersede EASA AD 2026-0078-E, released Apr. 13.

The Sikorsky MH-60 Seahawk PBL (performance-based logistics) team received the 2025 US Secretary of War’s PBL system-level award for boosting the readiness of more than 500 MH-60s for the US Navy, the US Coast Guard, and allied partners.

Milton, Vermont–based United Turbines offers a variety of engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, including for the Pratt & Whitney PT6.

The FAA special conditions, which establish airworthiness and safety standards for static longitudinal stability and the Skyryse fly-by-wire system on the Robinson R66, take effect Jun. 5.

The company will integrate Lab 308’s compact infrared systems with Tabula’s FireVision operational platform.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Jun. 4 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Hoist – Test/Replacement.

The company is sending a fleet of 11 Bell 214STs and 4 Bell 214Bs to support aerial firefighting operations in the European country through the end of October.

The Norway-based operator will help introduce, expand, and support the new Vincorion Advanced Systems hoist across multiple helicopter types.

The OEM released a tribute for International Firefighters’ Day on May 4 that showcases Airbus helicopters across various fire-suppression and rescue operations.