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This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires the inspection of certain main-rotor transmission driveshafts for cracks and prohibits the installation of certain driveshafts unless the inspection is done, takes effect Sep. 24. It also prohibits the use of certain paint strippers.

The program allows existing owners of R22 Beta II, R44 Cadet, R44 Raven I/II, and R66 models to receive credit toward the purchase of a new Robinson helicopter.

The Caribbean operator offers private air tours, charter flights, and other services using Bell 407 and Bell 206B-3 helicopters. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member company can be in the Spotlight!

The National Agricultural Aviation Association safety campaign is reminding ag pilots to keep an eye on fuel levels after hearing from the US National Transportation Safety Board that two agricultural aviation accidents in 2025 appear to have resulted from fuel exhaustion.

The FAA is accepting comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) through Oct. 3. It would supersede AD 2020-06-12. The new AD would retain the existing actions while requiring a modification of the main-gearbox suspension bar, an inspection of the torque, and corrective actions, if necessary.

The Philippine Air Force will use the new Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawks for troop transport, disaster response, firefighting, humanitarian aid, training, and other missions.

A new blog post from the air medical operator outlines its safety, communication, and operational protocols when weather conditions prevent aircraft from flying during a medical emergency.

The MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program will use a modular open systems approach (MOSA) that allows for fast, lower-cost upgrades to individual components and aircraft systems without extensive systemwide redesign.

VAI announced the appointment of François Lassale to the role following a global search for a proven leader to guide the association through its next phase of growth and influence.