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Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy completed a tactical flight trial using an H135 and two unmanned aircraft systems earlier this month in Rota, Spain.

The operator has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which includes updates on advanced air mobility (AAM) and how the Bristow team has achieved a 13% reduction in lost workdays compared with 2024.

(PR Newswire) – AutoFlight Aviation Technology completed an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) demonstration flight with Alatau Advance Air Group in Alatau City.

The company has named Jean-Christophe Gallagher to the role. He succeeds Gareth Hall, who is now executive chairman. Gallagher was previously executive VP of aircraft sales and defense for Bombardier.

The Hyundai Corp. subsidiary will supply the landing gear system for Vertical’s Valo electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

This FAA airworthiness directive, which takes effect Jun. 25, requires repetitively inspecting the left- and right-hand tube assemblies for AB139 and AW139 helicopters, and the left- and right-hand pedal shaft assemblies for AW189 helicopters, as well as corrective actions, if necessary.

The United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has determined that a tail-rotor bearing failure led to the accident at Norwich Airport (EGSH) in Norfolk, England.

We’re excited to tell you about some upcoming changes to our communications platforms. Starting next month, VAI Daily will transition to VAI Weekly and arrive in your inbox each Wednesday instead of every business day. Our new weekly publication will feature more original content and data to help you complete your operations safely. It will also include some of the contributors from POWER UP magazine, which will cease publication following the June 2026 edition. If you’re already signed up for VAI Daily, you’ll get VAI Weekly, with the first edition arriving on Jun. 3. Click on the headline above to learn more about VAI’s communications updates!

Join fellow helicopter professionals for an interactive United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) safety seminar, which starts at 11:00 am MST (UTC-7) in Mesa. Enjoy lunch with your peers and learn about the USHST’s programs and services.

The Air Methods operator and Henry County Department of Public Safety’s inaugural AirLife Virginia Pulse Expo will bring together air medical, firefighting, and law enforcement operators with hospital professionals. It takes place Jun. 26–28 in Martinsville.