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VAI Daily

Feb. 6, 2025

Safran secures EASA certification of electric motor for AAM

Safran Electrical & Power has obtained European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for its ENGINeUS 100 motor, which is designed for advanced air mobility (AAM) applications.

VAI Daily

Feb. 6, 2025

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117 helicopters

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62–Main Rotor–Swashplate Inner and Outer Ring Bolts–Inspection/Replacement, becomes effective Feb. 19, 2025.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

VAI announces winners of 2025 POWER UP Photo Contest

This year’s results highlight excellence in vertical aviation photography, including from Grand Prize winner Christian Postl.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

Skyryse completes initial automated set-down (VIDEO)

The California-based company has conducted the first automated landing using its SkyOS operating system in a modified Robinson helicopter.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

The commercial ticket myth: A helicopter pilot runs into FAA regs

The latest edition of the US Helicopter Safety Team newsletter includes a story about a Texas helicopter pilot who offered Christmas tours, unaware that he was breaking FAA regulations.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

Coulson Aviation adds VP of design to aerial firefighting team

Brent Misura has joined the Canadian company to support the design, certification, and manufacturing of aerial firefighting tank systems.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters

The FAA is seeking comments by Mar. 24, 2025, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require an inspection of the motor cables and bonding-braids installation, as specified in a related European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

Vertical Aerospace advances VX4 flight-testing program

The manufacturer has completed the second stage of piloted thrustborne testing for its VX4 prototype from Cotswold Airport (EGBP) in Gloucestershire, England.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

Rotortrade adds to sales team for India, surrounding areas

The company has appointed Vijay Sharma to oversee expanded operations in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.