The FAA has issued airworthiness directive (AD) 2025-09-01 for certain serial-numbered Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of possible chafing in certain locations between the basic and supplemental helicopter wiring and the structure.
NAAA, represented by CEO Andrew Moore, presented at CropLife America’s Regulatory Conference last week on aerial application precision technologies and the efforts the association is making in modernizing the atmospheric drift model, AGDISP. The conference, held annually, is attended by pesticide manufacturer leaders throughout the country and world.
The California Agricultural Aviation Association (CAAA) hosted two industry events in April, bringing together more than 160 participants from across the state for hands-on demonstrations, technical insights, and cutting-edge updates in aerial application technology.
The FAA has implemented modified grant assurances for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). These assurances are essentially obligations which are incorporated in and become part of a sponsor’s grant agreement for Federal financial assistance with airport infrastructure planning and development.
NAAA is saddened to announce the passing of former board member and recipient of the 2015 Puffer Award, David Eby of Wakarusa, IN. Eby was the co-founder of AgriFlite & Venture Aviation.
Links are now available to the multitude of presentations made at the March 2025 Spray Drone User Conference in Mobile, Alabama. These include NAAA’s presentation, delivered by CEO Andrew Moore, emphasized the importance of spray drone users to safely operate in the presence of crewed ag aircraft by giving them the right-of-way at all times.
The FAA has proposed to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-06-02 (dated April 11, 2024), which applies to several GE Aviation Czech M601 turboprop engines. Prompted by a report of a crack on the centrifugal compressor case mount pad weld area caused by poor welds, AD 2024-06-02 requires a detailed visual inspection (DVI) and, if necessary, replacement of the compressor case.
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