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This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires replacing certain governor controllers and prohibits installing those governor controllers on any helicopter, becomes effective Nov. 29, 2024.

Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has submitted comments on proposed updates to Title 21 regulations by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). These updates focus on new categories of general aviation (GA) airport projects eligible for grant funding under the Caltrans Acquisition and Development Program.

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada–based Airble is teaming up with Helijet International to offer more nonstop travel options for private charter passengers.

This emergency European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62–Main Rotor–Rotating Scissors Spherical Bearings–Inspection, takes effect Oct. 24, 2024.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Nov. 20 on this proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), ATA 05–Time Limits/Maintenance Checks–Airworthiness Limitations Section–Amendment.

Joby Aviation is praising the FAA for publishing a new special federal aviation regulation that establishes requirements for the safe and efficient integration of powered-lift aircraft into the US National Airspace System.

Robinson Helicopter Co. founder Frank Robinson, who died in 2022, will be inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame at next year’s enshrinement ceremonies, scheduled for Sep. 18–19, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas.

The FAA has issued a final rule regarding the qualifications, training, and operational requirements for pilots and instructors flying powered-lift aircraft that introduces a new category of aircraft. The rule is a key step toward advanced air mobility (AAM) operations, which include air taxis and cargo delivery, becoming a reality in the US National Airspace System. Once the VAI staff has reviewed the 800-plus-page rule, a VAI Debrief summarizing its provisions will be provided to association members.

Bell has published a feature on agricultural business owner Anderson Gorgen, who uses his Bell 505 to speed soybean production in northeast Brazil.

Phillipe Kohn, military missions specialist for Airbus Helicopters, explains why the OEM added the HForce weapons system to the H225M.