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VAI Weekly
July 21, 2026
NTSB final report: Bell 206L-3, Logsden, Oregon, Jan. 15, 2026The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of this accident to be the inadvertent entanglement of a longline with the skid, which resulted in a loss of flight co ...
VAI Weekly
July 21, 2026
EASA modernizes FSTD rules to support innovation, future pilot trainingThe European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has introduced a new regulatory framework for flight simulation training devices (FSTDs), marking the most significant evolution of flight simulati ...
VAI Weekly
July 21, 2026
Sikorsky eyes Europe for NGRC productionSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, confirmed Jul. 16 that it is actively pursuing the establishment of a next generation rotorcraft (NGRC) production line in Europe. The move underscores Sikorsk ...
VAI Weekly
July 21, 2026
SLI finances fleet of up to 20 BETA electric aircraft for e-SmartGlobal air logistics platform e-Smart Group has signed an agreement with aerospace asset finance specialist SLI to lease up to 20 BETA Technologies all-electric aircraft for e-Smart’s air cargo op ...
VAI Weekly
July 21, 2026
VAI applauds Sen. Merkley for introducing bill addressing slackline hazardsVAI applauds Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) for introducing the McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act, which strengthens aviation safety by requiring the FAA to review and update policies re ...
VAI Weekly
July 21, 2026
Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada, certain Model 407 helicoptersThe FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Model 407 helicopters. The AD was prompted by a report of a fractured pilot cyclic stick tube and subsequent ...
VAI Weekly
July 21, 2026
Fly Safe Campaign: Maintain safe distance from obstacles, stay awareIn its latest Fly Safe Campaign, the National Agricultural Aviation Association cautions aerial application pilots to safely plan missions that require working close to certain obstacles, citing r ...
VAI Weekly
July 21, 2026
CNC Technologies introduces airborne connectivity solution for public safety aviationThe aviation technology and wireless communications company’s service combines LTE, 4G, and 5G cellular connectivity with Starlink satellite connectivity through a bonded communications architectu ...
VAI Weekly
July 21, 2026
UK Police Air Service orders 2 additional Airbus H135sThe order increases the United Kingdom (UK) National Police Air Service’s total fleet renewal program to nine H135s. The aircraft have been extensively customized for law enforcement use.
VAI Weekly
July 21, 2026
THC orders 8 additional Airbus H145 helicoptersAirbus Helicopters and The Helicopter Company (THC), a Saudi Arabia–based commercial helicopter operator, have announced a firm order for eight additional Airbus H145 helicopters at the Farnboroug ...
