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(Fox News) – The single-seat Rictor X4 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft uses a multirotor design with eight propellers spread across four carbon-fiber arms. The company says the aircraft is designed to fly legally without airworthiness certification or a pilot license under the FAA’s Part 103, which regulates ultralight aircraft in the United States.

Formerly known as Professional Development Courses, or PECs, Elevations are in-depth, preconference training courses at VERTICON 2026 designed for professionals looking for focused learning before the exhibit hall opens. The show takes place Mar. 9–12 (exhibits open Mar. 10–12) in Atlanta, Georgia.

KB Aviation Solutions CEO Kodey Bogart and VAI Senior Director of Safety Chris Hill will join Cirro by AirSuite COO Doug Carlson for the virtual webinar Feb. 10 at 1 pm eastern (UTC-5). The panel will explain how operators can get their safety management system (SMS) up and running ahead of the FAA’s implementation deadline in May 2027.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while herding livestock.

Rotorcraft and vertical aviation technology will be featured at the new Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Vertical Lift Center during the event, which takes place Jul. 20–26 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “Vertical aviation is entering a period of fast growth and real change, and the new [center] gives us a high-visibility place to show the public where this sector is headed,” says VAI President and CEO François Lassale.

(Vertical magazine) – With advanced ergonomics and adaptable interiors, the Leonardo AW169 puts patient care at the heart of every mission.

The Air Methods operator partnered with the Henry County (Virginia) Department of Public Safety Training Center to provide critical-care training for prehospital providers Jan. 9–10 in Martinsville.

The company has received a 2026 BIG Innovation Award for its Veryon AIRE artificial intelligence (AI) aviation maintenance software.

(CTV News) – Four hikers climbed one of the peaks at Golden Ears Provincial Park Jan. 10 in British Columbia, Canada, before an unexpected storm created whiteout conditions. After unsuccessful attempts on Jan. 11 and Jan. 12, the search-and-rescue helicopter crew used a break in the weather Jan. 13 to airlift the hikers.

The Embraer subsidiary will collaborate with the Florida Institute of Technology on student learning programs, research, guest lectures, internships, and other projects related to the urban air mobility (UAM) ecosystem.