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The FAA is accepting comments through Oct. 27 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which would require a one-time visual inspection for cracks in the mounting bracket on the oil cooler fan assembly housing, as well as a modification of the mounting bracket. The AD takes effect Sep. 25.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Sep. 25, requires repetitive inspections of certain swashplate nuts for cracks, fretting, or slippage marks, as well as replacement, if necessary. The FAA is accepting comments on the AD through Oct. 27.

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(Forbes) – A proposal to reduce the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) budget by 24%, if approved in Congress, would be disastrous for American scientific leadership in advanced air mobility and vertical flight aeronautics, argues Mike Hirschberg.

Chris Hill, VAI senior director of safety, explains how the vertical aviation community can draw safety lessons from the motorsport industry in the latest edition of the United States Helicopter Safety Team newsletter.

The night-vision imaging systems provider has appointed retired US Army Lt. Keye Perry as Eastern United States USG territory manager.

The government of the South Korean island has appointed Skyports Infrastructure to lead the development of an advanced air mobility vertiport network with a goal of launching in 2028.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Oct. 6, 2025, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Controls – Upper Ball Bearing End of the Main Rotor Servo-Controls – Inspection. It would supersede AD 2024-0110, issued Jun. 6, 2024.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 73 – Engine Fuel and Control – Fuel Control Unit – Replacement, takes effect Sep. 15, 2025. It will revise AD 2024-0202-E, released Oct. 22, 2024.