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On Nov. 9, the FAA issued NOTAMs closing 12 airports across the United States to all general aviation and nonscheduled aircraft. As members of the Modern Skies Coalition, VAI urges Congress to swiftly end the government shutdown so the FAA can rescind the emergency order restricting operations. 

VAI Director of Regulatory Affairs discusses how the proposed FAA rule would affect vertical aviation operations, what led up to the rule, and the comments VAI submitted to the FAA about the effects the rule could have on VAI members.

Trooper 7, the Minnesota State Patrol’s new Bell 429, allows the rescue team to begin conducting hoist operations in the dark.

(Defense One) – As the US Army races to integrate more unmanned aircraft, the service plans to cut 6,500 of its 30,000 active-duty aviation soldiers and reshape its initial helicopter training program into a contractor-run model known as Flight School Next.

The United Kingdom (UK) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is accepting feedback through Jan. 29, 2026, on a series of proposals related to regulatory frameworks for pilot licensing, landing sites, airworthiness, and flight operations for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

The OEM is bringing its new model announced earlier this year to the European trade show, which takes place Nov. 17–20 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Airbus Helicopters is highlighting a May 2025 Spanish Navy exercise that demonstrated collaboration between an H135 and a Flexrotor drone.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) emergency airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 65 – Tail Rotor Drive – Center Shaft Assembly – Replacement, takes effect Nov. 11.

Powercor’s crews use LiDAR (light detection and ranging) equipment on a Bell 407GXi and two Bell 505s to complete power-line inspections across Victoria.

Joby Aviation has reached an agreement valued at $250 million to provide electric aircraft to Alatau Advance Air Group, which plans to launch an air taxi service in Alatau.