Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters Airworthiness Directives February 26, 2021 This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitively inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating each life raft inflation cylinder percussion system bellcrank. Read More
Proposed FAA AD: Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters) Model SA.330J helicopters Airworthiness Directives February 26, 2021 This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting for a gap between the main gearbox (MGB) oil cooling fan assembly rotor blade and the upper section of the guide.... Read More
Proposed FAA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Arriel 2C, Arriel 2S1 model turboshaft engines Airworthiness Directives February 26, 2021 This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by reports of error messages on the full authority digital engine control B digital engine control unit, caused by blistering of the varnish on the DECU circuit board. Read More
Proposed FAA AD: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210A, PW210S model turboshaft engines Airworthiness Directives February 26, 2021 This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by a report from the manufacturer that the automated damage tracking system may undercount the number of cycles accrued by the impeller and the high-pressure compressor rotor. Read More
Israel chooses CH-53K King Stallion as new IDF transport helicopter Industry News February 26, 2021 (Israel Defense) - The Defense Ministry has selected the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion as the new transport helicopter of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Read More
The future of transport between Indian cities Industry News February 26, 2021 (News 18) - Airbus signed an initial pact with FlyBlade India to help develop the on-demand helicopter services market in South Asia. Read More
US Army helicopter crashes at Fort Rucker, Alabama Accidents and Incidents February 26, 2021 (WTVY) - A Fort Rucker helicopter has crashed at Hooper Airfield, known as Apache Stage Field, near the entrance to the army post. Read More
Bucket drop training for military Black Hawk flight crews (VIDEO) Education and Training February 26, 2021 (Fire Aviation) - Arizona Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crews trained with local firefighters on February 21, 2021. Read More
Charity-led air ambulance helps save lives in Limerick, Ireland How We Serve February 26, 2021 (Limerick Leader) - The Irish Community Rapid Response air ambulance was tasked to more than 20 emergency incidents in Limerick during 2020. Read More
Whirly-Girls International announces 2021 scholarship recipients Education and Training February 26, 2021 The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund has announced the recipients of the 2021 Whirly-Girls scholarship awards. Read More