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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.

McMinnville, Oregon–based Precision is using AirSuite’s Cirro flight operations and safety management system (SMS) after the companies held discussions in March at VERTICON 2025 in Dallas, Texas. VAI has partnered with Cirro to provide VAI members with free SMS access using Cirro’s operations and safety tools.

VAI offers member scholarships for aviation maintenance, commercial helicopter pilot ratings, and pilot safety. The application process for 2026 scholarships will open in July 2025.

The Icelandic operator began using the formerly private Airbus helicopter for tourism and heli-skiing services in April.

Avion Manufacturing has delivered its 500th rotor balancing system to the US Army and launched its next-generation Universal Static Balance Fixture.