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VAI Daily

May. 29, 2026

Helicopter crews hoist person from remote location off Vancouver Island

(CTV News) – Rescue teams supported by Ascent Helicopters airlifted a patient near Hot Springs Cove off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, May 27.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2026

Report: eVTOL aircraft market expected to reach US$5.6B by 2034

(GlobeNewswire) – A market report by The Insight Partners projects the global electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft market will grow from US$659.12 million in 2025 to US$5.59 billion by 2034, driven by rapid expansion at a 26.8% compound annual growth rate.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2026

GAO report highlights eVTOL industry concerns around FAA certification

A US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report says US airports face cost, demand, and power challenges in supporting electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2026

LifeNet 1-4 officially celebrates return to Siouxland

Air Methods celebrated the return of LifeNet 1-4 to Siouxland, Iowa, on May 28. The program provides critical helicopter emergency medical services in Iowa and Nebraska.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2026

Airbus connects with Singapore for pioneering collaboration (VIDEO)

Airbus earlier this year tested its Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system in Singapore alongside an H225M helicopter using the OEM’s HTeaming technology. The testing was done to improve real-time search-and-rescue coordination and data sharing.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2026

FAA bans drones near FIFA World Cup 2026 venues

The FAA will establish temporary flight restrictions over FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and fan events to protect spectators, with strict enforcement against unauthorized drone operations.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2026

TransBharat Aviation orders 1st Bell 407GXi in India

Bell Textron has secured India’s first Bell 407GXi order from TransBharat Aviation for high-altitude, utility, and corporate operations.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2026

Pilot makes precautionary landing at New York high school (VIDEO)

(CBS News) – The pilot landed the helicopter at a high school May 26 in Mamaroneck after the aircraft’s oil pressure light came on.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2026

Spanish MOD supports UAV swarm project with partners

(Drones) – The Spanish Ministry of Defence (MOD) FENIX project, led by UAV Navigation and Alpha Unmanned Systems, is developing artificial intelligence–enabled unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms for military surveillance and reconnaissance.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2026

TSB report: Airbus AS350 B3, Smithers Airport (CYYD), British Columbia, May 6, 2023

A Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigation found that skipped checklist steps and operator distraction due to cell-phone use contributed to the fatal accident, which occurred during maintenance ground-run operations.