Also: Amazon Begs FCC, Helicopter Instructor Handbook Kaput, ATI Agreement, CO Airport Adds Swift Fuel The FAA has issued an emergency order, AD 2026-05-51, for certain Bell 505 helicopters to address a fault that could result in a total loss of control if left unchecked. This comes just days after Transport Canada’s own emergency order called out issues with a hinge assembly found in a post-flight inspection. The directive applies to Model 505 serial numbers 65011 and greater equipped with aft movable ballast box assemblies P/N SLS-706-201-207 or -207FM. Sikorsky is preparing to begin production of the S-92A+. The first batch, destined for a head-of-state transport customer, formally shifts the S-92 line into its next configuration standard. A 14th nation ordered the first two aircraft for government transport. Sikorsky will assemble those along with three additional S-92A+ units as part of the initial production cycle. The Wichita Pull-A-Plane event has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 19, 2026, to raise funds for WSU Tech student initiatives and B-29 Doc operations and sustainment. Doc is an airworthy World War II B-29 Superfortress. The event showcases teams of 25 people competing to pull the plane the fastest across 25 feet of concrete. Teams also compete to see who can raise the most money for the event. All this — and MORE in today’s episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!
