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Robinson Unmanned to deliver Spirit sUAS to Nepali ArmyMember News

Robinson Unmanned to deliver Spirit sUAS to Nepali Army

Robinson Unmanned has announced that Ascent AeroSystems, the company’s contracting entity for US defense programs, has received a firm-fixed-price foreign…
October 15, 2026
Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters Model AW169 helicoptersAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters Model AW169 helicopters

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-05-06, which requires revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing…
October 14, 2026
Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters Models A119 and AW119 MkII helicoptersAirworthiness Directives

Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters Models A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-18-01, which requires repetitive inspections of certain collective stick torque tube assemblies…
October 14, 2026
US Army’s Black Hawk replacement takes shape as Bell tests MV-75 gearboxesIndustry News

US Army’s Black Hawk replacement takes shape as Bell tests MV-75 gearboxes

(AeroTime) - Bell has completed the first nacelle structures for the US Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor and begun testing the…
October 14, 2026
For business aircraft operators, new tech must earn its placeTechnology

For business aircraft operators, new tech must earn its place

(NBAA Business Aviation Insider) - Every technology, including artificial intelligence, should make the operation safer, more reliable, or more efficient…
October 14, 2026
Connecting talent with opportunity: Collaboration takes center stage at Pennsylvania education summitWorkforce Development

Connecting talent with opportunity: Collaboration takes center stage at Pennsylvania education summit

VAI’s Josh Rousseau’s discussions with educators at last week’s 46th Annual Aviation Council of Pennsylvania Conference & Aerium Fall Education…
October 14, 2026
Lawmakers seek pause on FAA AI toolGovernment News

Lawmakers seek pause on FAA AI tool

(AVweb) - A group of US House of Representatives lawmakers is urging the FAA to suspend use of its new…
October 14, 2026
29 governors call for expanded C-UAS training under new US lawGovernment News

29 governors call for expanded C-UAS training under new US law

As agencies work to implement new authorities granted under the SAFER SKIES Act, a bipartisan group of 29 US governors…
October 14, 2026
HSI supports vet hiring with SkillBridge ProgramMember News

HSI supports vet hiring with SkillBridge Program

Through the US Department of Defense SkillBridge Program, Helicopter Services Inc. (HSI) helps service members gain valuable, hands-on experience in…
October 13, 2026