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This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Oct. 21, requires operators to replace certain attachment bolts on the main-gearbox suspension bar fittings, inspect the removed bolts, and report the results to Airbus Helicopters.

The Massachusetts-based company has promoted Paul Fermo to the role, effective Oct. 1. He was previously VP of business development.

The manufacturer collaborated with Legacy Aviation Learning Center during an event last month aimed at recruiting new AMTs at Menominee Regional Airport (KMNM) in Michigan.

The OEM is expanding its “Find a Service Center” tool, which helps North American operators find nearby service centers and mobile providers, to include facilities in Asia and Europe.

Aviation Blade Services (ABS) and GDC Middle East will establish a new helicopter rotor-blade repair facility in Riyadh.

The Oman government has signed a contract for Odys to demonstrate advanced air mobility (AAM) operations using its Laila hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

The company plans to join the FAA’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program, which will authorize at least five eVTOL aircraft projects to start operations ahead of FAA certification.

The twin-engine edition of Aero Asset’s 2025 Half-Year Heli Market Trends report notes that while retail sales are down, there is a steady supply of helicopters for sale, firm median pricing, and a bullish growth outlook for the Asia–Pacific region.

The company spoke with wing commanders and executive teams during a recent Civil Air Patrol training and leadership conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD) would require a one-time inspection of affected swashplates and replacement, if necessary. It would also prohibit the installation of an affected swashplate on a helicopter. The FAA is accepting comments through Oct. 30.