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VAI Daily

Apr. 13, 2026

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B

The FAA is accepting comments through May 28 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting for missing retaining rings on all the hinge pins installed on the jettisonable window systems and installing missing rings, if necessary.

VAI Daily

Apr. 13, 2026

Sahra to develop military rescue training center in UAE

(Defence Blog) – In partnership with Austria-based AMST Group, Sahra Group plans to build a training center in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 2028 that will focus heavily on helicopter training for military and special ops units, air medical services, law enforcement, and search-and-rescue operations.

VAI Daily

Apr. 13, 2026

Helicopters airlift Artemis II space shuttle crew (VIDEO)

(CBS News) – Helicopter crews assisted with hoisting astronauts of the Artemis II crew from the Orion capsule in the Pacific Ocean Apr. 10 and taking them to a nearby recovery ship.

VAI Daily

Apr. 13, 2026

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175B

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 53 – Fuselage – Scuppers of the Engine Drain System – Modification, takes effect Apr. 24.

VAI Daily

Apr. 13, 2026

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175B

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through May 8 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 52 – Doors – Bad Weather Windows Emergency Exit Mechanism – Inspection/Modification.

VAI Daily

Apr. 13, 2026

EBAA cancels EBACE26, refocuses on mission

In a statement about the 2026 conference, which was set to take place Jun. 2–4, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) notes it became clear that “the format did not generate the momentum needed to deliver a viable edition of the event.” EBAA plans to focus on its core mission, programs, and services.

VAI Daily

Apr. 13, 2026

Crew rescues skiers from steep mountain (VIDEO)

(MyNorthwest) – Police have released footage of a Snohomish County (Washington) Helicopter Rescue Team crew airlifting two skiers who became stranded on a Cascades Pass slope last month in Skagit County.

VAI Daily

Apr. 13, 2026

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175B

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through May 8 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 55 – Stabilizers – Horizontal Stabilizer Fitting Screws – Replacement.

Events

Apr. 10, 2026

VFS Electric Aircraft Symposium

VAI Daily

Apr. 10, 2026

Kazakhstan government plans air taxi service with Joby, AutoFlight

(Urban Air Mobility News) – According to local media reports, the government plans to develop a low-altitude economy with partners Joby Aviation and AutoFlight in the new city of Alatau to connect with Almaty, Konaev, and other tourist destinations.