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VAI Daily

May. 21, 2026

Final FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada 407

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jun. 25, requires a one-time detailed visual inspection of the electrical harnesses for chafing, and taking corrective actions, if necessary. It also requires rotating the backshell cast housing of the lower-engine airframe unit’s connectors; installing a wire harness bracket and support; and, for certain helicopters, installing a wire bundle sleeve.

VAI Daily

May. 21, 2026

How operational stress impacts sleep for pilots, other aviation pros

(Vertical magazine) – Circadian rhythm sleep disorder is an extremely prevalent issue for those who work shifts and frequently change schedules.

VAI Daily

May. 21, 2026

MD renews support for Saudi Arabia MD 530F fleet

The OEM has extended its Aviation Support Program Services contract for the Saudi Arabia Ministry of National Guard fleet of 12 MD 530F training helicopters.

VAI Daily

May. 21, 2026

Orange County adds tank for firefighting helicopters (VIDEO)

(KCBS) – The new 3,700-gal. tank in the California county will help water-dropping helicopters quickly refill and return to dousing fires.

VAI Daily

May. 21, 2026

Airbus, Spanish Navy test crewed–uncrewed teaming operations

Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy completed a tactical flight trial using an H135 and two unmanned aircraft systems earlier this month in Rota, Spain.

VAI Daily

May. 21, 2026

Bristow Group highlights AAM, safety in sustainability report

The operator has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which includes updates on advanced air mobility (AAM) and how the Bristow team has achieved a 13% reduction in lost workdays compared with 2024.

VAI Daily

May. 21, 2026

AutoFlight conducts eVTOL aircraft demo in Kazakhstan

(PR Newswire) – AutoFlight Aviation Technology completed an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) demonstration flight with Alatau Advance Air Group in Alatau City.

VAI Daily

May. 21, 2026

Ontic appoints new CEO

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.

VAI Daily

May. 21, 2026

Vertical Aerospace selects Hyundai WIA for Valo landing gear

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

VAI Daily

May. 21, 2026

Final FAA AD: Leonardo AB139, AW139, and AW189

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.