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By joining one of VAI’s new industry advisory councils, formerly known as HAI working groups, VAI members can contribute their expertise on vital industry topics and serve as leaders within the vertical aviation community.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting certain part-numbered flex-plate assemblies and yokes, including each flex-plate bolt, and depending on the results, replacing any affected part with an airworthy part. The AD, which takes effect Oct. 31, 2024, also lays out requirements for removing certain yokes from service after a set number of hours or years.

One sector of the vertical aviation industry that is getting a lot of attention is unmanned aircraft systems (UASs). But this sector cannot reach its full potential until we create the regulatory framework to support UAS operations beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). VAI fully supports the integration of UASs into the airspace, including […]

In order to upgrade VAI’s website, software, and production processes, we are limiting the publication of our daily e-newsletter until Tuesday, Oct. 1, when it will relaunch as VAI Daily.

Event highlights innovations and best practices as industry prepares for 2027 SMS compliance deadline.

(POWER UP magazine) – Effective safety reporting depends on listening.

(POWER UP magazine) – An open helicopter door triggers a disastrous sequence of events.