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VAI Weekly
June 17, 2026
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters, various AS350, AS355, and EC130 B4/T2 models
This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 14, 2026, continues to require the actions of AD 2025-06-04, released Apr. 4, 2025, while correcting the interval compliance times.
VAI Weekly
June 17, 2026
Duffy is 1st US transportation secretary to fly in eVTOL aircraft
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has become the first transportation secretary in American history to fly in an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The historic flight ...
VAI Weekly
June 17, 2026
USHST provides snapshot on recent accident figures
US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Industry Chair Chris Baur, a member of the VAI Board of Directors, shares details about US helicopter accidents during April 2026 and calendar year 2025 in the sp ...
VAI Weekly
June 16, 2026
Rotortrade completes Bell 429 deal supporting Mercy Flight
The global helicopter distributor has acquired and resold to Mercy Flight a Bell 429 to support the operator’s air ambulance services operations in the United States.
VAI Weekly
June 16, 2026
No Drone Zones in effect at all FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums
The designation means that unauthorized drone flights are strictly prohibited in the designated airspace and surrounding grounds during the matches.
Events
June 10, 2026
Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt
VAI Weekly
June 10, 2026
FAA bans drones near FIFA World Cup 2026 venues
The FAA is establishing temporary flight restrictions over FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and fan events to protect spectators, with strict enforcement against unauthorized drone operations.
VAI Weekly
June 10, 2026
How operators are facing the fuel price crunch
(Vertical magazine) - Operators, including VAI members, share how they’re dealing with the skyrocketing fuel costs resulting from the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.
VAI Weekly
June 10, 2026
Veryon announces Fleet Performance Partnership
Under the program, the aviation software and information services company aims to help operators reduce downtime, improve troubleshooting efficiency, and support the entire maintenance life cycle.
VAI Weekly
June 10, 2026
Member Focus: Sweet Helicopters
The Indiana-based VAI member is the official helicopter service provider for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.