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The company has appointed Keith Ray to the role. Ray was previously senior director of sales–helicopters at BLR Aerospace.

We are asking VAI members to prepare to resubmit VAI’s comments on electronic conspicuity devices related to the FAA’s proposed Part 108 rules for beyond visual line of sight drone operations by Wednesday, Feb. 11.

There’s rarely one “correct” answer in aviation, but there’s always a responsible one. In our next VAI Webinar on Tuesday, utility and helicopter air ambulance pilot Jessica Meiris will lead participants in exploring how sound aeronautical decision-making (ADM) yields the best decisions.

The OEM worked with the country’s Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) during January to evaluate HTeaming using an Airbus Flexrotor unmanned aircraft system and a Singapore Air Force H225M helicopter.

The West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada–based company has received a supplemental type certificate to install its utility basket kit on the Bell 407.

Embraer-CAE Training Services has purchased its first full-flight simulator (FFS) dedicated to training pilots for Embraer subsidiary Eve Air Mobility, the companies announced at this week’s Singapore Airshow 2026.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Control – Ball Bearing Control System – Inspections, takes effect Feb. 19.

VAI members enjoy a range of exclusive legislative resources, including access to legislative experts, an advocacy library, and the VAI Legislative Action Center, where members can stay up-to-date with our efforts on the industry’s behalf and sign up for legislative alerts.

The US Army is moving Lockheed Martin to Phase III of its Flight School Next program. The company has selected the Robinson R66 NxG as the training platform for the Army’s Initial Entry Rotary‑Wing program.

The Texas-based company will train helicopter pilots for five years under the US Navy Contractor Operation and Pilot Training – Rotary (COPT-R) program.