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(AP) – A record-breaking hot and dry summer tightened its grip on Europe on Monday, as water-dropping planes swooped over a major wildfire in Greece, firefighters in France sought to stabilize a blaze in Provence, and much of the United Kingdom (UK) recorded its driest July in nearly two centuries.

The team at EAGLE, the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions Initiative, explains why the FAA’s careful plan for a phased transition to unleaded avgas is so important to the future of general aviation. EAGLE industry members, which includes VAI, support the transition but emphasize the need for continued testing, data, communication, and flexibility to address fuel compatibility, cost, maintenance, infrastructure, and other unresolved issues.

The FAA and the National Park Service invite those interested to apply to fill two current and three upcoming vacancies on the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group. The current vacancies are for a representative of Native American tribes and a representative of general aviation. The upcoming openings are for two representatives of environmental concerns and one representative of commercial air tour operators. Applications must be received by Aug. 10, 2026.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of this fatal accident to be the pilot’s abrupt control inputs, which resulted in a low-G condition, main-rotor mast bumping, and subsequent severing of the tail boom by the main-rotor blades.

EUROPEAN ROTORS, Europe’s leading vertical aviation trade show and safety conference, returns 30 Nov. through 3 Dec. 2026 (exhibits open 1–3 Dec.). This year, the event will be held in Lyon, France, with the country hosting for the first time as the show builds on five years of consecutive growth. EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026 will bring together operators, manufacturers, regulators, suppliers, training organizations, unmanned aircraft systems companies, advanced air mobility innovators, and the next generation of aviation professionals. Be sure to be there! Click on the headline above to register.

There’s less than a month to submit nominations for our annual awards program honoring excellence in the vertical flight industry. Nominate your peers, mentors, and others for exceptional service to the vertical aviation community by Aug. 31, 2026.

(AIN) – The shift could come as the state’s tax incentives change.

(Aeromag Asia) – The Israeli Ministry of National Security, Israel Innovation Authority, Israel Aerospace Industries, Technion (the Israel Institute of Technology), and the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority have launched a joint project to develop an advanced drone-based system for real-time fire detection. The initiative aims to locate fire outbreaks within minutes of ignition using artificial intelligence (AI), enabling emergency responders to act more quickly and improve wildfire management.

What would the Federal Communications Commission’s new proposal mean for operators, suppliers, and manufacturers of large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)? VAI Director of Regulatory Affairs Amber Harrison breaks down the implications for VAI members. The public can comment on the proposal by accessing the Federal Register link within this article.

Join VAI President and CEO François Lassale for a walk through EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, one of the world’s largest aviation gatherings. François visits the VAI booth, explores the new Vertical Lift Center, tours military and civil aircraft displays, and meets with the people advancing helicopters and vertical flight. He also explains why VAI attends major aviation events: to listen to members, strengthen industry connections, and represent the vertical aviation community as technology, operations, and public policy develop.