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(Defence Blog) – The Swedish Defense Materiel Administration has signed a contract for the acquisition of 12 additional Helicopter 16 units, known globally as the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk.

The US House Subcommittee on Aviation received an update from industry representatives on Jul. 10 about how the recently passed FAA reauthorization bill would address the growing unmet demand for pilots, maintenance technicians, and other aviation professionals.

The time between receipt of your FAA certificates and your dream job can feel daunting. But with focus, patience, and smart networking, you can get there. At the Jul. 11, 2024, VAI webinar, experts from around the vertical aviation industry shared their knowledge to help new pilots and maintenance technicians navigate this journey.

With bowtie risk-management diagrams, VAI aircraft operators can build out virtual high-risk scenarios to visualize the threats and hazards they pose.

(Drone Life) – The inaugural set of drone flights for cargo transport commenced from Milan Malpensa Airport (LIMC) the night of Jul. 8. The trials aim to optimize delivery times and reduce carbon dioxide emissions as a sustainable alternative to road transport.

(ZAG Daily) – Located at Snowdonia Aerospace Centre, the vertiport has opened for testing of drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

(Aeria) – Bankstown Airport (YSBK) has become the first airport in Australia to introduce hydrogen to power aircraft, in a major step toward a more sustainable aviation industry.

(AVweb) – Guimbal Cabri G2 distributor Precision Support Services of McMinnville, Oregon, announced Jul. 11 that Semper Fly Helicopters and the University of Oklahoma have selected the Cabri G2 for their new rotorcraft training program.

This revision to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD) ATA 64–Tail Rotor–Tail Rotor Head Pitch Change Unit Bearing Spacer–Marking/Check, which was originally published Dec. 31, 2021, takes effect Jul. 17, 2024.

This revision to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD) ATA 64–Tail Rotor–Blades–Inspection, which was initially published Aug. 4, 2022, becomes effective Jul. 17, 2024.