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VAI Daily

Feb. 20, 2026

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopter Deutschland EC135 series and EC635 series

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 64 – Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Blades – Inspection, takes effect Mar. 5, 2026. It will supersede EASA AD 2024-0028R1, issued Apr. 15, 2024.

VAI Daily

Feb. 20, 2026

NTSB investigation notice: Bell 407, Libby, Montana, Feb. 4, 2026

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting a Class 4 investigation into this accident and will release a preliminary report but will not issue a final report.

VAI Daily

Feb. 20, 2026

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 and EC635

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 64 – Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Blades – Inspection, takes effect Mar. 5, 2026. It will supersede AD 2025-0113, released May 15, 2025.

VAI Daily

Feb. 20, 2026

Coptersafety AW169 simulator gains Level D qualification

The FAA has qualified Coptersafety’s TRU Leonardo AW169 full flight simulator equipped with Phase 8 avionics to Level D.

VAI Daily

Feb. 20, 2026

Report: eVTOL aircraft market to expand rapidly through 2033

(Open PR) – A new report from Persistence Market Research projects the global market for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to expand from a 2026 value of US$1.3 billion to around US$8.1 billion by 2033.

VAI Daily

Feb. 19, 2026

Daher Aircraft to highlight Kodiak 100, 900 at VERTICON 2026

(AerialFire magazine) – First-time exhibitor Daher will display how its fixed-wing turboprop can support helicopter-focused fleets for law enforcement, public safety, and government operations at the event in Atlanta, Georgia.

VAI Daily

Feb. 19, 2026

NAA names Wing Aero drone team as finalist for Collier Trophy

Wing’s drone delivery team is one of six finalists for the award in recognition of the company’s work implementing safe, widespread automated drone delivery in dense urban areas and revolutionizing last-mile logistics. The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) will announce the winner Mar. 12 in Washington, D.C.

VAI Daily

Feb. 19, 2026

VAI Members-Only Benefit: Fatigue Meter by Pulsar Informatics

Gain insights about risk and operational safety for your fleet using a tool that VAI members can receive at a discounted price.

VAI Daily

Feb. 19, 2026

SpaceX, xAI to compete in drone swarming competition

(Teslarati) – The companies will reportedly compete in a US Defense Department challenge to develop autonomous drone swarming technology.

VAI Daily

Feb. 19, 2026

AOPA surveys general aviation operators about aircraft storage

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is seeking individuals who can respond on behalf of specific airports to provide information about current supply and demand for hangars, as well as economic estimates and opinions about future airport development.