Technology · 01/10/2026

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specific Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters, following a report of a nozzle exhaust duct clamp separation from the engine nozzle due to a manufacturing defect.