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VAI Daily

May. 11, 2026

Proposed EASA AD: Hoists on various helicopters

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Jun. 4 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Hoist – Test/Replacement.

VAI Daily

May. 11, 2026

SoCal Edison’s Quick Reaction Force celebrates 5 years

(Edison International) – Southern California (SoCal) Edison has deployed its Quick Reaction Force to 256 fires since 2021, dropping around 11 million gal. of water.

VAI Daily

May. 11, 2026

USHST to host safety seminar next week in Arizona

Join fellow helicopter professionals for an interactive United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) safety seminar on Wednesday, May 20, in Mesa. Enjoy lunch with your peers and learn about the USHST’s programs and services.

VAI Daily

May. 11, 2026

McDermott Aviation deploys firefighting fleet to Greece

The company is sending a fleet of 11 Bell 214STs and 4 Bell 214Bs to support aerial firefighting operations in the European country through the end of October.

VAI Daily

May. 11, 2026

Heli-One to partner with Vincorion on electrical rescue hoist

The Norway-based operator will help introduce, expand, and support the new Vincorion Advanced Systems hoist across multiple helicopter types.

VAI Daily

May. 11, 2026

Airbus Helicopters honors firefighters on global day (VIDEO)

The OEM released a tribute for International Firefighters’ Day on May 4 that showcases Airbus helicopters across various fire-suppression and rescue operations.

VAI Daily

May. 11, 2026

Hyundai, KAI to partner on AAM development

Hyundai Motor Group, through its Supernal subsidiary, and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will collaborate to develop an advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.

VAI Daily

May. 11, 2026

Vertical Aerospace provides certification update

The company has completed two-way piloted transition and is advancing toward critical design review of its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Vertical Aerospace is also planning a series of public flight demonstrations, the company noted in its latest financial earnings report.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

NASA evaluates next-gen Mars helicopter rotor blades (VIDEO)

The rotor blades that will carry next-generation helicopters to new Martian heights for the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) functioned above Mach 1 during tests earlier this year in Southern California.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

FAA seeks operator responses to 48th annual GA Survey

The FAA General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey is now open, and VAI encourages operators to participate. Governmental agencies and industry organizations will use data from the survey results to compute safety metrics, determine funding for infrastructure and service needs, and more.