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VAI Weekly
August 5, 2026
NYPD deploys drones to track sharks after rise in beach sightings(New York Post) - With shark sightings on the rise along much of the Northeast coast of the United States this summer, the New York Police Department (NYPD) is using drones to patrol city beaches, ...
VAI Weekly
August 5, 2026
NTSB final report: Robinson Helicopter R44, Mayesville, South Carolina, Jun. 8, 2026The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of this accident to be the pilot’s failure to remain clear of a power line during an aerial application flight.
VAI Weekly
August 5, 2026
NTSB final report: MD 500, Twin Falls, Idaho, May 14, 2026The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain control while hovering in gusty wind conditions, resulting in th ...
VAI Weekly
August 5, 2026
NTSB final report: Bell 206L-4, Chapmansboro, Tennessee, Apr. 30, 2026The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of the accident to be the failure of the volunteer fire department personnel to properly monitor and secure a stretche ...
VAI Weekly
August 5, 2026
NTSB final report: Robinson Helicopter R66, Graford, Texas, Feb. 18, 2026The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient rotor speed during a practice autorotation to soft
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VAI Weekly
August 5, 2026
François’ Aviation Reflections: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026Join VAI President and CEO François Lassale for a walk through EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, one of the world’s largest aviation gatherings. Lassale visits the VAI booth, explores the new Vertical ...
VAI Weekly
August 5, 2026
FCC proposes revocation of certain UAS authorizationsWhat would the Federal Communications Commission’s new proposal mean for operators, suppliers, and manufacturers of large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)? VAI Director of Regulatory Affairs Amber ...
VAI Weekly
August 5, 2026
Israel launches AI-enabled drone system(Aeromag Asia) - The Israeli Ministry of National Security, Israel Innovation Authority, Israel Aerospace Industries, Technion (the Israel Institute of Technology), and the Israel Fire and Rescue ...
VAI Weekly
August 5, 2026
Louisiana could supplant California as sustainable aviation fuel leader(AIN) - The shift could come as the state’s tax incentives change.
VAI Weekly
August 5, 2026
Deadline for 2027 Salute to Excellence Awards submissions approachingThere’s less than a month left to submit nominations for our annual awards program honoring excellence in the vertical flight industry. Nominate your peers, mentors, and others for exceptional ser ...
