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VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

MD Helicopters obtains approval for MD 500N engine upgrade kit

(AIN) – The OEM has received an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for an upgrade that replaces the Rolls-Royce 250-C20B engine with the 250-C30.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

One-question survey: Are you ready for SMS?

For many US helicopter operators, the clock is ticking toward the May 2027 safety management system (SMS) mandate. Through an anonymous, one-question survey, VAI is taking a quick pulse check across the industry to better understand where operators stand in their SMS journey. Click on the headline above to take the survey!

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC155 B/B1

The FAA is accepting comments through Jun. 22 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Helicopter crew rescues injured hiker in Oregon

(KOIN) – A US Coast Guard crew assisted local search-and-rescue and police teams with airlifting an injured hiker May 3 from an area near McKenzie River Trail in Lane County.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

UK government invests £46.5M in air taxis, drone regulations

The United Kingdom (UK) government has allocated £46.5 million (US$62 million) to advance the development of air taxis and strengthen regulations for drone and advanced air mobility aircraft operators.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Rotortrade to provide pair of Leonardo AW139s to Toll Aviation

(RotorHub) – The helicopters will undergo inspections at Rotortrade’s facility in Tallard, France, before joining the Toll fleet in Australia.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Training program lifts off at Delaware State University (VIDEO)

(KYW-TV) – Students in the program work to become future US Army aviators from Chandelle Airport in Kent County near Dover.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Engine failure cited in Mexican Navy helicopter crash (VIDEO)

(Global Military Forum) – A Mexican Navy Mi-17 crew made a hard landing shortly after lifting off from a military base May 4 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 and EC130

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 80 – Starting – Starter Generator Limitation Label – Installation, takes effect May 21.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Proposed FAA AD: Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2

The FAA is accepting comments through Jun. 22 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual related to the emergency locator transmitter.