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This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 9, requires performing a functional test of the personal locator beacon and inspecting the rope connection to the emergency life-raft system.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 9, requires performing repetitive visual inspections of the auxiliary servo assembly, a fluorescent penetrant inspection of the yaw pedal damper housing, and corrective actions, if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report of a loss of tail-rotor authority due to auxiliary system fluid loss caused by a yaw pedal damper housing fatigue fracture and attachment bolt fatigue fracture.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 9, requires removing the jettisonable window and, depending on the results, replacing the locking fingers; inspecting and installing any missing retaining rings; and inspecting the left-hand side and right-hand side emergency-handle latch covers. It also requires replacing the covers or reinstalling airworthy covers, if necessary.

The FAA’s Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Modernization Office software technical interchange meeting takes place at 12:30 eastern (UTC-4) tomorrow, Thursday, Jun. 11.

(CNET) – Unither Bioélectronique conducted the world’s first flight of a hydrogen-powered helicopter at Roland-Désourdy Airport (CZBM) in Quebec, Canada, this past March.

Nominate your peers, mentors, and heroes for exceptional service by Aug. 31, 2026 Alexandria, VA (June 3, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has opened the nomination period for its 2027 Salute to Excellence Awards, an annual program that honors outstanding individuals and teams across the full spectrum of vertical flight. Nominees and nominators do […]

We have started accepting nominations for our annual awards program. You do not need to be a VAI member to nominate your peers, mentors, and heroes for exceptional service to the vertical aviation community by Aug. 31, 2026.

Today marks the launch of VAI Weekly, a new VAI communications product that combines the fast-paced, quick-consumption nature of the news cycle with in-depth original stories, member announcements, and other exclusive content, including occasional long-form features.

The global helicopter dealer looks back on the inaugural VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference, where 140 professionals from across aviation gathered last week in Bali, Indonesia, for two-plus days of presentations, breakout sessions, and other collaborative opportunities.