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Michael Graham has been reappointed as a member and vice chair of the US National Transportation Safety Board. The Senate also confirmed Daniel Edwards as assistant secretary of transportation for aviation and international affairs.

This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jun. 29, would require inspecting the main-gearbox engine coupling for correct installation and taking corrective actions, if necessary.

The OEM has released service bulletins for the R44 series and the R66 related to the hydraulic servo-to-swashplate push-pull tube connectors. In addition, the FAA has issued an airworthiness concern sheet seeking information from operators about abnormal damage around the connectors.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) requires the detection and repair of any cracks or corrosion on the main-rotor mast.

The Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has validated GPMS International’s FAA supplemental type certificate for installation of the Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) on the Bell 429.

At the May 13 membership meeting of the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) in Kearny, New Jersey, VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative Josh Rousseau updated ERHC members on low-altitude airspace integration issues, including helicopter routing, Parts 108 and 146, radio frequency, spectrum capacity, unmanned aircraft systems, and more.

The University of Dubuque will begin offering a new associate of applied science in flight operations (rotary wing) degree in fall 2026 to help address a shortage of helicopter pilots across several sectors, including air medical, law enforcement, and aerial firefighting operations.

The English air medical charity has produced a public safety video featuring members of its aviation team discussing the real dangers of being too close to a helicopter during takeoff and landing.

Search and Rescue Services has received three Airbus H145 D3s from the helicopter dealership in recent months.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Jun. 10 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 55 – Stabilizers – Torque Tube Assembly – Inspection.