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The association is joining other aviation industry groups in opposing a bill that would impose an additional 10% tax on the portion of any noncommercial aircraft sale, lease, or transfer exceeding $500,000.

Recoil has designated Tennessee-based XP Services as a distributor of its aerial fire suppression system for the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk.

This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD) would require operators to revise the existing rotorcraft flight manual, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD. The FAA is accepting comments on its proposed AD through Jun. 23.

The FAA is seeking comments through Jun. 23 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting the tension-torsion bar and taking corrective actions, if necessary. It would also prohibit the use of certain maintenance manuals, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67–Rotors Flight Control–Ball Bearing Control System–Inspection, takes effect May 15, 2025.

FlightSafety International (FSI) has announced plans to expand its training center at Farnborough Airport (EGLF) in Hampshire, England. The new facilities, scheduled to open in 2027, will include space for 6 full-flight simulators, 10 lower-level training devices, and 19 classrooms.

Joby provided an update on FAA certification of its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft as part of its first-quarter 2025 financial results. The company has also hired Rodrigo Brumana as CFO.