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The US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) direct final rule, “Pipeline Safety: Integration of Innovative Remote Sensing Technologies for Right-of-Way Patrols on Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines,” goes into effect Oct. 9.

We brought together top commercial drone operators for our Jun. 26 VAI Webinar to discuss how Part 108, an FAA regulation that will standardize beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, will affect the world of vertical flight.

The heliport specialist is celebrating its 38th anniversary in July 2025. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member company can be in the Spotlight!

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 17, requires certain operational checks and the downloading and analysis of certain data. It also requires repetitively performing a flight under specific conditions, as well as an inspection of the grease on the swashplate bearing.

Joby Aviation has begun flight tests of its electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi in Dubai as it works toward launching commercial passenger operations in 2026. The company is also developing a vertiport with Skyports Infrastructure at Dubai International Airport (OMDB).

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 17, requires a visual inspection of the ball pivot, a fluorescent penetrant inspection of the control rod, and a visual inspection and measurement of certain parts of the yaw-actuator assembly. The AD also prohibits installing an affected part unless certain requirements are met.

Reiser Simulation and Training has obtained an order for two new Level D full flight simulators from CopterSafety. The Airbus simulators will expand CopterSafety’s operations at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (EFHK) in Finland.

(SlashGear) – The commercial Airbus H225 can fly around 610 nm while the military Leonardo AW101 can cover 810 nm.

The company is a finalist in the Aerial Services Business of the Year and Training and Mentorship Program of the Year categories for the 2025 Australian Aviation Awards ceremony, which takes place Aug. 29 in Sydney.

The FAA is seeking comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) through Aug. 15. It would supersede AD 2024-09-02, issued May 21, 2024. The proposed AD would retain the actions of the existing AD while requiring the replacement of certain forward-float and aft-float assemblies within 24 months or during the next maintenance check.