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In the new VAI Weekly, coming Jun. 3, we will continue to focus on delivering the trusted insights, news, and analyses our members have come to expect in POWER UP.

Today marks the final edition of VAI Daily in its current form.

The event brought together operators, pilots, maintainers, regulators, and others from across Southeast Asia for two and a half days of practical workshops, focused discussion, and regional collaboration aimed at strengthening helicopter and vertical aviation safety.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has acquired its first Bell 407 helicopter in four decades to expand airborne law enforcement capabilities and modernize aviation operations across Texas.

(CTV News) – Rescue teams supported by Ascent Helicopters airlifted a patient near Hot Springs Cove off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, May 27.

(GlobeNewswire) – A market report by The Insight Partners projects the global electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft market will grow from US$659.12 million in 2025 to US$5.59 billion by 2034, driven by rapid expansion at a 26.8% compound annual growth rate.

A US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report says US airports face cost, demand, and power challenges in supporting electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Air Methods celebrated the return of LifeNet 1-4 to Siouxland, Iowa, on May 28. The program provides critical helicopter emergency medical services in Iowa and Nebraska.

Airbus earlier this year tested its Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system in Singapore alongside an H225M helicopter using the OEM’s HTeaming technology. The testing was done to improve real-time search-and-rescue coordination and data sharing.

The FAA will establish temporary flight restrictions over FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and fan events to protect spectators, with strict enforcement against unauthorized drone operations.