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VAI Weekly
July 24, 2024
EASA warns drone operators to stay clear of Olympic eventsWith the 2024 Olympic Games set to start Friday in Paris, France, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is reminding drone operators not to fly their drones near any major public event.
VAI Weekly
July 24, 2024
Enstrom shares tips for confined-area takeoffs and landings (VIDEO)Enstrom’s Dennis Martin explains what you should know about landing a helicopter in a confined space, like your own backyard.
VAI Weekly
July 24, 2024
Supernal, Sigma partner on AAM infrastructure in Asia, EuropeSupernal and Luxaviation Group subsidiary Sigma Air Mobility will collaborate to identify and develop advanced air mobility (AAM) in Southeast Asia and southern Europe, the companies announced at ...
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
VAI applauds court decision on Hawaii air toursVAI and the general aviation industry commend the recent decision by the US District Court, District of Hawaii, to overturn a section of Hawaii Act 311 that imposed reporting requirements on air t ...
Press Releases
July 23, 2024
July 23, 2024 – Vertical Aviation International Applauds Hawaii Court RulingVAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
Bell Textron hands over 500th Bell 429 at FarnboroughDuring the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow on Jul. 23, Bell Textron announced the delivery of the 500th Bell 429. Latin American operator Mendes Group will use the helicopter for corporate ...
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
Whelen Aerospace Technologies acquires AeroLEDsSebastian, Florida–based aircraft lighting maker Whelen Aerospace Technologies has agreed to purchase AeroLEDs of Boise, Idaho.
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
Airbus Racer demonstrator reaches new top speedThe Airbus Racer high-speed helicopter demonstrator has exceeded its fast-cruise-speed target of 407 km/h (220 kt.).
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
FAA seeks comments on info collection about use of SAIBsThe FAA is seeking public comments by Oct. 4 on a data collection effort involving a voluntary reporting request for special airworthiness information bulletins (SAIBs).
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
VAI Member Spotlight: Chinook Helicopters, CanadaFlight school uses Bell and Robinson helicopters and flight simulators to train 75% of all helicopter IFR students in Canada.












