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VAI Daily

Feb. 6, 2025

Vjaitra Air Mobility takes wraps off VJ220 eVTOL aircraft

(Urban Air Mobility News) – The Indian air taxi start-up has introduced a five-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

VAI Daily

Feb. 6, 2025

Safran secures EASA certification of electric motor for AAM

Safran Electrical & Power has obtained European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for its ENGINeUS 100 motor, which is designed for advanced air mobility (AAM) applications.

VAI Daily

Feb. 6, 2025

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117 helicopters

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62–Main Rotor–Swashplate Inner and Outer Ring Bolts–Inspection/Replacement, becomes effective Feb. 19, 2025.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

VAI announces winners of 2025 POWER UP Photo Contest

This year’s results highlight excellence in vertical aviation photography, including from Grand Prize winner Christian Postl.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

Skyryse completes initial automated set-down (VIDEO)

The California-based company has conducted the first automated landing using its SkyOS operating system in a modified Robinson helicopter.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

FAA seeks to renew info collection on aerial navaids

The FAA is seeking comments by Apr. 7, 2025, about its intention to request approval to collect information involving aerial navigation aids and electrical/electronic facilities owned and operated by state and local governments, businesses, and private citizens for use by the flying public.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

The commercial ticket myth: A helicopter pilot runs into FAA regs

The latest edition of the US Helicopter Safety Team newsletter includes a story about a Texas helicopter pilot who offered Christmas tours, unaware that he was breaking FAA regulations.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

Ohio police department launches drone-detection system (VIDEO)

(WCMH) – The Columbus Division of Police is using a new system to help find operators following a rise in criminal activity involving the use of drones.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

Drones help locate lost hiker in North Carolina park (VIDEO)

(WCNC) – The Gaston County Police Department deployed two drone teams to help find a lost hiker Feb. 3 in Crowders Mountain State Park.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

US Army provides update on UH-60M ground runs with ITEP engines

A US Army team began testing the GE Aerospace T901 improved turbine engine program (ITEP) engines Jan. 25 using a Sikorsky Black Hawk.