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VAI Daily

May. 14, 2026

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 and EC130

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through May 27 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 65 – Tail Rotor Drive – Shaft Sleeves – Inspection.

VAI Daily

May. 14, 2026

ePropelled introduces power system for agricultural UAVs

The new integrated propulsion and power system from the New Hampshire–based company is designed to support agricultural operations that use unmanned aerial vechicles (UAVs).

VAI Daily

May. 13, 2026

Focus on maintenance: Practicing the art of not overthinking

(Vertical magazine) – The path to resolve isn’t always a north–south thought process. Sometimes, you need to detour and take the unconventional back road while looking outside your immediate field of view—both physically and mentally—to truly see a problem for what it is, writes John Carinha.

VAI Daily

May. 13, 2026

Bangladesh Coast Guard plans helicopter fleet expansion

(AirMed&Rescue) – The agency has announced plans to acquire new helicopters to support maritime surveillance operations.

VAI Daily

May. 13, 2026

EASA appoints new certification director

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has named Thibauld Jongen to the role, effective Jun. 1. Jongen is currently the CEO of Common Sense Robotics.

VAI Daily

May. 13, 2026

Air Mobility conducts eVTOL passenger flights in Mexico

(Mexico Business News) – The company completed its first passenger flights using an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in late April from a military base near Tulum International Airport (MMTL) in Quintana Roo.

VAI Daily

May. 13, 2026

Tennessee law allows helicopters to transport injured K9s

(WTVC) – A new state law provides injured police dogs with stabilization services and helicopter transport to a vet hospital.

VAI Daily

May. 13, 2026

EUROPEAN ROTORS releases exhibitor info for 2026 trade show

The organizers of the event, which takes place Nov. 30–Dec. 3 (exhibits open Dec. 1–3) in Lyon, France, are now accepting applications from exhibitors.

VAI Daily

May. 13, 2026

Software models aerial firefighting dynamics in real time

(Aerospace Testing International) – Researchers at the University of Glasgow in Scotland have developed flight-simulation software capable of modeling the complex interactions between helicopter rotors, wildfire behavior, and water drops in real time.

VAI Daily

May. 13, 2026

Magazine opens 2026 survey on helicopter, engine manufacturers

(Vertical Plus) – Responses are due by May 29 for the annual survey, which is open to anyone in the global civil helicopter industry who has operated, flown, or maintained helicopters in the past two years.