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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Flight Operations Panel, of which VAI is a member, met this week in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to evaluate several working papers addressing a wide range of ICAO standards and recommended practices.

Representatives from the OEM’s helicopter business will teach science, technology, engineering, and math students about vertical aviation during a series of five webinars from January through May 2025.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25–Equipment/Furnishings–Emergency Release Control of Cargo-Swing Installation–Inspection, takes effect Feb. 6, 2025.

The former National Business Aviation Association COO’s leadership and aviation experience will enhance his effectiveness.

The association will honor four exceptional leaders for their pioneering contributions to the vertical aviation industry at VERTICON 2025, which takes place Mar. 10–13 (exhibits open Mar. 11–13) in Dallas, Texas.

Airbus has published a feature about the 30th anniversary of its branch in South Africa, which supports many of the 500 helicopters operating in the country.

The company will establish its European Technology and Innovation Center at fellow RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace’s existing European Innovation Hub in Houten, Utrecht, the Netherlands.