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The company has named Jean-Christophe Gallagher to the role. He succeeds Gareth Hall, who is now executive chairman. Gallagher was previously executive VP of aircraft sales and defense for Bombardier.

The Hyundai Corp. subsidiary will supply the landing gear system for Vertical’s Valo electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

This FAA airworthiness directive, which takes effect Jun. 25, requires repetitively inspecting the left- and right-hand tube assemblies for AB139 and AW139 helicopters, and the left- and right-hand pedal shaft assemblies for AW189 helicopters, as well as corrective actions, if necessary.

The United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has determined that a tail-rotor bearing failure led to the accident at Norwich Airport (EGSH) in Norfolk, England.

We’re excited to tell you about some upcoming changes to our communications platforms. Starting next month, VAI Daily will transition to VAI Weekly and arrive in your inbox each Wednesday instead of every business day. Our new weekly publication will feature more original content and data to help you complete your operations safely. It will also include some of the contributors from POWER UP magazine, which will cease publication following the June 2026 edition. If you’re already signed up for VAI Daily, you’ll get VAI Weekly, with the first edition arriving on Jun. 3. Click on the headline above to learn more about VAI’s communications updates!

Join fellow helicopter professionals for an interactive United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) safety seminar, which starts at 11:00 am MST (UTC-7) in Mesa. Enjoy lunch with your peers and learn about the USHST’s programs and services.

The Air Methods operator and Henry County Department of Public Safety’s inaugural AirLife Virginia Pulse Expo will bring together air medical, firefighting, and law enforcement operators with hospital professionals. It takes place Jun. 26–28 in Martinsville.

(1News) – Two people died in a helicopter crash May 18 while on a chartered hunting trip in Mount Aspiring National Park near Queenstown on the South Island.

(PR Newswire) – The company has received a $63 million contract from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. to supply mission-critical avionics for the Indian government’s light combat helicopter program.

The United Kingdom (UK) government has issued a total of £10 million in contracts to four industry partners under the Project NYX program to develop autonomous drones that will support British Army Apache helicopters.