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The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-09-03, which applied to certain Bell Textron Canada Model 430 helicopters. AD 2025-09-03 reduced the life limits on the main-rotor (M/R) clevises, universal bearings, and universal to pitch link bolts and required reidentifying the M/R pitch link assemblies with new part numbered assemblies. Since the FAA issued that AD, the agency received comments proposing changes to the AD’s actions. This new AD, effective Aug. 11, requires changes to those actions and addresses the comments received on that AD.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of this accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree stump during landing in mountainous terrain.

(Vertical Plus) – As FIFA World Cup crowds flooded Seattle, Washington, two Washington air support units joined forces to provide command, control, and an airborne safety net over one of the world’s largest sporting competitions.

(dronelife) – Howard Alt, cofounder and CEO of battery analytics platform Micantis, argues that batteries, not aircraft, may be the defining factor in the future of the US drone industry.

(ABC News) – President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he is constructing a granite helipad for Marine One on the White House South Lawn. He said it will be paid for by Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, which makes helicopters that transport the president.

At 9,934 ft. (3,028 m) above sea level, the Leadville, Colorado–based member is the highest airport in North America.

The FAA’s 48th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey), reporting on calendar year 2025, is still underway, but time is running out! The last day aircraft owners and operators can complete the survey is this Friday, Jul. 10. VAI highly encourages participation in the survey, whose data is used by governmental agencies and industry organizations to compute safety metrics, determine funding for infrastructure and service needs, and more.

We highlight the basics of the recent US government counter–unmanned aircraft system (UAS) rulemaking and outline VAI’s position on several items.

(National Agricultural Aviation Association) – Amid the life-threatening heat the United States and other countries have been experiencing this month, it’s important to know what to do to keep yourself, your coworkers, and your colleagues safe. Click on the headline above for tips on everything from hydrating properly to evaluating the impact of air temperature on aircraft performance.

Four Wright brothers sites have been named to the new list from World Monuments Fund recognizing 10 historic places across the United States whose preservation is deemed essential to the richness and complexity of American history.