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The Bell Textron team for the US Army’s Flight School Next program includes Textron subsidiary TRU Simulation + Training, DigiFlight, Alpha-1 Aerospace, V2X, Delaware Resource Group, and Semper Fly Helicopters.

The FAA is continuing its review of the safety implications of its recent order banning the use of visual separation between helicopters or powered-lift aircraft and airplanes in Class B and Class C airspace and in terminal radar service areas. VAI is participating in a Mar. 24–26 safety risk management panel as a subject-matter expert. We recognize the magnitude of these regulatory changes on operations, and we are committed to representing you and your concerns as the US aviation ecosystem continues to evolve.

(Vertical HeliCASTS) – At VERTICON 2026 earlier this month, The Helicopter Podcast team spoke with VAI President and CEO François Lassale about leadership, safety culture, and pilot decision-making in aviation.

The helicopter dealership sold and delivered a Leonardo AW119 Ke previously operated by the South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service to Aeromaster for corporate transportation, offshore oil support, and air medical operations in the South American country.

The FAA Safety Team virtual webinar featuring the United States Helicopter Safety Team’s Chris Baur will explore how area navigation and flight management system guidance eliminates factors of instability on challenging runways. The webinar takes place Tuesday, Apr. 7, at 7:00 pm eastern (UTC-4).

The panel, “Advanced Air Mobility, AI, and Emerging Tech: What’s Next,” takes place at 1:30 pm eastern (UTC-4) today, Mar. 25, at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.

The latest revision of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) publication includes a new, improved online version.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Apr. 21 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Section Emergency Procedures – Amendment; ATA 42 – Integrated Modular Avionics – Ethernet Network – Inspection/Modification.

(Urban Air Mobility News) – China’s EHang anticipates the first passenger-carrying commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft flights soon. While 2026 is still on track to be the launch year for the industry outside China, there are still complex regulatory challenges to overcome.