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(Vertical magazine) – The flight test program for Leonardo’s Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR) has taken its next step, after the aircraft performed its second flight Feb. 26 in Cascina Costa, Italy. Matteo Ragazzi, senior VP of engineering and innovation at Leonardo, discusses the evolution of the tiltrotor technology from the AW609 to the new demonstrator.

(Notebookcheck) – According to a report that analyzed more than 3,000 outdoor emergencies from Garmin’s inReach satellite watches during 2025, the helicopter was the most frequently used rescue method.

The German Federal Aviation Office has approved the Entrol simulator, operated by Global Helicopter Service, as a Level 3 flight training device (FTD).

(Taipei Times) – Flying drones over seaports in the country without permission or operating them under the influence of alcohol or drugs is now punishable with a fine of up to NT$1.5 million (US$47,460), according to the Taiwan Maritime and Port Bureau.

Archer is targeting piloted vertical takeoff and landing aircraft flights later this year under the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), the company noted in its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results released Mar. 2.

Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever, Louisiana, is seeking a new faculty member for the role, which includes serving as the school’s administrator for FAA requirements.

The company will collaborate with the University of South Florida (USF) on research, pilot initiatives, and funding opportunities to support the integration of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.

(POWER UP) – Your biggest contribution to safe operations: your personal safety culture.

In this companion article to the March 2026 VAI Spotlight on Safety feature, air ambulance pilot Jessica Meiris explains why, sometimes, the best decision a pilot can make is not to fly.