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The FAA unveiled a proposed rule Aug. 5 that would further the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the US National Airspace System, including operations beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of their remote pilots or observers. VAI will work with its members and other stakeholders to ensure that the vertical aviation industry’s needs are communicated to support the final rulemaking.

At our latest VAI Webinar on Jul. 31, a US Coast Guard (USCG) pilot in command shared the story of a Mar. 22 rescue near Shelter Cove, California. If you missed the webinar, follow the link in the story to watch a recording of it.

The offshore operator increased its projections for revenue and operating income in its second-quarter 2025 financial report released Aug. 5.

On Mar. 22, 2025, two hikers were stranded on a rugged Northern California cliff, one injured and barely holding on with hiking poles. The other was stuck nearby. A US Coast Guard MH-65E Dolphin crew was called in to help. But this was no ordinary cliff rescue. Hosted by VAI’s own Chuck Street, you’ll learn […]

Rob Wiesenthal will remain Blade CEO after Joby Aviation acquires the company’s passenger-carrying business. He will also serve as chairman for Blade’s medical division, which will rebrand as Strata and remain a separate company, according to Blade’s second-quarter 2025 financial report.

Melbourne, Florida–based Southeast Aerospace has appointed Brett Braddock as sales and purchasing administrator.

The OEM has appointed Adam Blackford to lead the US Army MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program at its facility in Wichita, Kansas.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 53 – Fuselage – Rear Structure/Rear Frame – Inspection, takes effect Aug. 19. It will supersede AD 2013-0289, released Dec. 6, 2013.

The companies will establish a joint venture that plans to deploy more than 100 Joby electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in the country.

The Hawaii-based flight school provides pilot training and commercial helicopter operations using the Robinson R66, R44, and R22. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member company can be in the Spotlight!