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The FAA is seeking comments by Aug. 4 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would supersede AD 2020-24-07. The new AD would keep the requirements of the existing AD while establishing an additional modification, which would constitute terminating action for repetitive inspections. The proposed AD would also expand the helicopter applicability; propose additional requirements for certain helicopters; and prohibit installing affected microswitches or an affected twist grip with an affected microswitch.

(KBMT) – Local police in Orange County, Texas, charged a drone operator last week with a misdemeanor for interfering with a medical helicopter Feb. 9 near Orangefield.

Due to the efforts of a coalition of stakeholders led by the VAI Government Affairs team, the New York State government’s regularly scheduled legislative session concluded this week without passage of a “noise tax” on helicopter operations.

VAI and the Chilean Helicopter Association are inviting interested Spanish-speaking individuals to attend the technical seminar “El Futuro de la Aviación Vertical en Chile,” which takes place Jun. 25 in Santiago, with a virtual option for online participants.

Chris Baur, United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) cochair, recently met with Reynaldo Ribeiro, president of the Brazilian Helicopter Safety Team, to discuss safety, weather cameras, pilot mental health, and other topics.

The latest quarterly newsletter from the US Helicopter Safety Team is now available. It features stories about navigating burnout, IFR training in “real” weather, where drones fly without Remote ID, and more.

The animation from the Australian company and Florida-based Vertiport Simulations shows how Skyportz’s modular advanced air mobility vertipad reduces downwash and outwash.

The company has appointed Matt Fullerton, a pilot and A&P mechanic, as technical sales manager for the Central United States.

The June 2025 safety report from the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is now available. The report covers various metrics, including average accident rates and average fatal-accident rates for the past five years.

Representatives from Leonardo joined the operator in announcing the milestone Jun. 17 during the 2025 Paris Air Show in France.