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This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD) would require repetitively tap inspecting and replacing certain main-rotor blades, while prohibiting the installation of those blades, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD. The FAA is seeking public comments by Jan. 3, 2025.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitively inspecting the torque-tube assembly and roller bearings, and depending on the results, replacing parts, or performing additional inspections. It takes effect Dec. 24, 2024.

Spectrum Aeromed will collaborate with BDMS Medevac Center to develop a new air ambulance training center at Bangkok Hospital in Thailand.

(AFP) – US President Joe Biden left Brazil from Manaus–Eduardo Gomes International Airport (SBEG) after a Nov. 17 helicopter tour over the Amazon rainforest.

A US Coast Guard (USCG) MH-65 Dolphin crew from Houston, Texas, flew to the Airbus Helicopters facility in Grand Prairie Nov. 14 to mark the 40-year anniversary of the USCG’s use of the helicopter type.

VAI is sponsoring the virtual Concorde Battery Rotorcraft Inspection Authorization (IA) renewal course, which takes place Jan. 23–24, 2025.

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada–based Blackcomb Helicopters is partnering with the heli-skiing operator to supply helicopter services starting in January 2025.

(The Cool Down) – A group of eight hikers could face fines of up to $25,000 each after entering an unauthorized area of Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada, and calling for emergency services after saying they were too tired to continue. Responders found no signs of injuries. The helicopter crew diverted from fighting a wildfire for about three hours, according to local officials.

(Star Weekly) – Victoria Police officers allege that a suspect pointed a laser at the helicopter Nov. 17 in Footscray, a suburb of Melbourne.