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This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which becomes effective Dec. 5, 2024, requires repetitive inspections of the pull force on the float activation handle of an emergency float kit for certain model helicopters. It also requires replacing certain part-numbered float inflation reservoirs and pull-cable assemblies with other part-numbered reservoirs and cables. In addition, the AD prohibits the installation of certain reservoirs and cables on specific helicopters.

The companies will integrate the Locatory.com global aviation parts service with Ambry Hill’s Vista-Quote.com, a request for quote and quote automation platform.

Trakka USA Defence has signed an agreement with Asian Aerospace to assemble and produce Trakka’s TC-300 and TC-300M electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) camera systems in the Philippines.

Bell Textron Canada’s donation to the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) includes machined parts, sheet metal, acrylic plastics, electrical and mechanical parts, and hardware.

Precision Support Services has installed the Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) from GPMS International on two Airbus AS 332 Super Pumas in operation with Nomad Aviation.

The US government has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a contract to supply Greece with 35 UH-60M Black Hawks, crew training, and an equipment package.

Blade Urban Air Mobility is accepting questions from shareholders through Monday, Nov. 11, before the release of its third-quarter 2024 financial earnings the following day.

The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in Maricopa County, Arizona, will use the Ascend Web-based EMS Review program from Air Methods to provide continuing education to its team of first responders.

The OEM has released an update on the development of and flight-testing process for a new three-axis Garmin autopilot on the H130.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Nov. 26, 2024, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 52–Doors–Door Star Support–Modification.