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Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has announced significant updates to its bylaws that reflect the rapid growth and evolution of the sector. The new governance framework ensures that VAI will remain an effective voice for the industry, both now and in the future.

(Maui Now) – A US Coast Guard (USCG) MH-65 Dolphin crew airlifted three people from a capsized boat Oct. 27 off the coast of Lanai.

The FAA has published a comprehensive Special Federal Aviation Regulation for training and qualifying pilots to fly aircraft in the powered-lift category, as well as operational requirements. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker explains that the work to complete the new rule reflects one of his maxims: Always put safety first but support innovation to the maximum degree possible.

The 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard (ANG) marked the official arrival of its new fleet of HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters Oct. 25 at Francis S. Gabreski ANG Base near Westhampton Beach.

(INdurham) – Officers from the Durham Regional Police Service charged a suspect for allegedly pointing a handheld laser at a police helicopter numerous times Oct. 25 in Oshawa, Ontario.

(CBS News) – A Mercy Air unit in Southern California was forced to temporarily ground a rescue helicopter after vandals painted it with graffiti Oct. 27 at Hesperia Airport.

The FAA has issued a supplemental type certificate (STC) to Denison, Texas–based AMS Heli Design to install multiple interior configurations, including a new VIP package, on the Leonardo AW119 MkII and AW109E Power.

Italian manufacturer Manta Aircraft and Shenyang Aviation Industries Group of China will collaborate to develop Manta’s ANN Plus hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft for the advanced air mobility sector.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 64–Tail Rotor–Hub Body–Inspection/Replacement, becomes effective Nov. 11, 2024.