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VAI Weekly
March 3, 2026
EASA, Airbus, Loft launch VR training initiative in NepalUnder a partnership with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus Helicopters, Loft Dynamics is introducing a new helicopter safety training initiative in Nepal. The program, ba ...
VAI Weekly
March 3, 2026
At Ohio State, the race to reshape emergency rescue is on (VIDEO)(Ohio State News) - A group of students has created a small transportable uncrewed aerial rescue technology flight vehicle, or STUART. The team designed the prototype drone as an entry for the GoA ...
VAI Weekly
March 3, 2026
VAI applauds release of FAA SAIB on rotorcraft loss of control prevention technologyThe FAA has issued a special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) that highlights how stability augmentation and autopilot systems can significantly reduce accidents related to loss of contro ...
VAI Weekly
March 3, 2026
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS 332C/C1 and L/L1/L2This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 7, requires replacing the rotor-shaft assembly; modifying the rotating swashplate assembly to replace each of the three ball joint–cu ...
VAI Weekly
March 3, 2026
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC120BThis FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 7, requires a one-time inspection of the position of the bonding braid on the socket of the pilot cyclic stick and, depending on the ...
VAI Weekly
March 3, 2026
Coptersafety names new chief flight instructorThe company has appointed Eetu Peuraniemi to the role. He succeeds Martin Berner, who remains with Coptersafety as a Leonardo AW139 type rating instructor and type rating examiner.
VAI Weekly
March 3, 2026
Final FAA AD: Airbus AS 332C/C1, AS 332L/L1/L2, and EC225LPThe FAA is accepting comments through Apr. 17 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which requires inspecting the horizontal stabilizer and the tightening torque and measuring the attachment holes ...
VAI Weekly
March 3, 2026
Lake Fusion, LFT Airborne, Timberline partner on LiDAR systemLake Fusion Technologies (LFT), LFT Airborne, and Timberline Aerospace will collaborate to deploy a light detection and ranging (LiDAR)–based situational awareness system for helicopters, includin ...
Advocacy Resources
March 2, 2026
The VTOL Advocate – March 2, 2026Federal Updates Bipartisan ALERT Act to Implement NTSB Safety Recommendations from 2025 Midair Accident Report VAI Urges FAA to Clarify KDCA Flight Restrictions to Preserve Operational Access Indu ...
