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The FAA is accepting comments through Oct. 20 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD). It would require inspecting for damaged hoist hooks and hook nuts and replacing them, if necessary.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Oct. 10, requires repetitive inspections of certain tail-rotor pedal support brackets for cracks and replacing or refinishing the bracket, if necessary. The AD also prohibits the installation of certain brackets.

VAI members can apply for a 2026 scholarship through Nov. 14, 2025. Scholarships are available for aviation maintenance, commercial helicopter pilot ratings, and pilot safety.

The Lockheed Martin company has secured a five-year contract from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to explore firefighting response technologies, including continued development of an autonomous S-70i Firehawk.

AirLife 7 is moving to a new base at Lake City Gateway Airport (KLCQ) in Columbia County. Suwannee Air Rescue will begin offering services at the current AirLife 7 base in Live Oak.

According to submissions to Sikorsky’s customer awards program, US National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk crews have rescued more than 1,000 people across various missions during 2025.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Sep. 29 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Emergency Location Transmitter Mounting Tray – Replacement.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Large Hook Damper Assembly – Modification, takes effect Sep. 15.

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