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Issue Overview, Jul. 21, 2025 US Federal Updates Congress Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator US State and Local Updates Florida Enacts Transportation Law with Major AAM and Heliport Implications News from VAI’s Northeastern US Regional Representative “Advocacy in Action,” by Josh Rousseau, VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative International Updates Leadership Updates at EASA and […]

Airbus has started the flight-testing campaign for the H160M Guépard, a new variant for the French military’s joint light helicopter program.

Robinson has published updated safety notices for R66, R44, and R22 owners and operators on the topics of low-g pushovers, high winds/turbulence, and pilot distractions.

Blade Air Mobility will release Q2 2025 financial results on Tuesday, August 5, before market open.

The companies plan to conduct the first flight of the helicopter demonstrator, based on the Robinson R66 platform, in late 2026.

The rule, Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC), makes sweeping changes to the light-sport aircraft category and to sport pilot privileges. VAI will review the final rule and its potential impacts and will share a member-exclusive VAI Debrief in the coming weeks.

The helicopter dealer has finalized the sale of a VIP-configured 2014 Bell 429 to the Indonesian operator.

The most decisive word often missing from a pilot’s vocabulary is no. When no is the correct answer, it is the only answer, explains Jessica Meiris, helicopter pilot, FAA Safety Team representative, and VAI ambassador.

VAI’s board is navigating a period of transition following recent internal actions and leadership departures, according to an open letter issued by the current and immediate past board chairs. The association says the search for a new president and CEO is in its final stages, with an announcement expected in August. VAI members: read the open letter to learn more.

The US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is offering mental health support through its Peer Pilot Program for helicopter pilots and aircrew members involved in responding to the flooding disaster along the Guadalupe River in Texas. VAI proudly supports this important work.