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The FAA is seeking comments through Dec. 20 on a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that would require repetitive inspections of the main gearbox bevel wheel and magnetic plug for the presence of particles and prohibit installing an affected main gearbox unless certain requirements are met.

The November 2024 safety report from the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is now available. The monthly report covers various metrics, including average accident rates and average fatal-accident rates for the past five years.

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 H135s for pilot and crew training under Canada’s Future Aircrew Training program.

Ahead of this week’s EUROPEAN ROTORS 2024 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Bell Textron celebrated the 50-year anniversary of its service center near Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (EHAM).

The Fort Worth Police Department has purchased a second Bell 505, extending a partnership that spans more than 70 years.

European firefighting and emergency services provider Avincis has chosen TracPlus for its fleet of around 220 aircraft at 180 bases.

Entrol has received an order from Italian operator Air Corporate for a Leonardo AW139 Level B full flight simulator that will begin service in 2026.

During a recent ceremony at Windsor Castle, England’s King Charles III presented the King’s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category to Smith Myers, the company announced at this week’s EUROPEAN ROTORS 2024 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.