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VAI Daily

Apr. 30, 2026

Bell recognizes the people behind the flight

The OEM is highlighting five pilots—Salvador Carrazoni, Eric Emblin, Sean Mah, Tim Mouw, and Jose Piedrahita—in honor of World Pilots’ Day, which took place on Apr. 26.

VAI Daily

Apr. 30, 2026

Wings Air, Wave to provide broadcast support for World Cup

(The Auto Channel) – Wings Air Helicopters, in partnership with Wave Helicopters, will support the aerial broadcast and specialized flight operations for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including in New York and South Florida.

VAI Daily

Apr. 29, 2026

ICAO considers framework for global aerial work operations

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is beginning to examine how to better facilitate international aerial work operations, such as firefighting, aeromedical evacuation, aerial surveying, and disaster response, following a proposal submitted by the Chilean Vertical Aviation Association and supported by regional and industry stakeholders.

VAI Daily

Apr. 29, 2026

NYC air taxi campaign highlights future of urban vertical flight

This week, Joby Aviation is holding an electric air taxi campaign in New York City (NYC) that marks one of the most ambitious demonstrations of urban air mobility in the United States. Throughout the series of events, VAI members are playing a critical role in ensuring smooth operations, technical readiness, and stakeholder engagement.

VAI Daily

Apr. 29, 2026

Rotortrade provides update on 2026 deliveries, new services

The helicopter dealership is sharing details about its start to the year, including the launch of RotorLease, the expansion of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul services in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and multiple deliveries to air medical operators.

VAI Daily

Apr. 29, 2026

Acron Technologies acquires Sightline Intelligence

The TJC company’s acquisition of Sightline Intelligence from Artemis Capital Partners closed on Friday, Apr. 24.

VAI Daily

Apr. 29, 2026

Air Methods recognizes Kentucky air medical pilots

In recognition of World Pilots’ Day, which took place Apr. 26, Air Methods is honoring lead pilot Bradley Rice and pilot TJ McNelis from Norton Children’s Just for Kids Transport in Louisville.

VAI Daily

Apr. 29, 2026

Bell, KAI partner on MV-75 for South Korean military

Bell Textron and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will explore options to develop a Bell MV-75 variant for South Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter program.

VAI Daily

Apr. 29, 2026

Bell opens fuselage assembly center for MV-75 in Kansas

The new Bell Textron facility in Wichita will manufacture and assemble the fuselage for the MV-75 Cheyenne under a US Army contract.

VAI Daily

Apr. 29, 2026

Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo AW189

The FAA is accepting comments through Jun. 15 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitive inspections of the left-hand and right-hand ejector ducts, including the exhaust bracket reinforcements and reinforcement plates. It would also require replacement of any affected ejector duct, if necessary.