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VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Wildfire forecast indicates active 2026 for Northern Hemisphere

(Vertical magazine) – Through May 1, the number of US wildfires is 50% above normal and the acreage burned is twice as much as the 10-year average.

VAI Daily

May. 7, 2026

FAA outlines proposal to restrict drones near critical infrastructure

The FAA has issued a proposed rule that would allow specific categories of critical US infrastructure sites to apply for restrictions on drone operations around their facilities. The FAA would approve restrictions based on safety or security criteria. The rule would apply to 16 sectors, including energy production, transportation systems, chemical facilities, water treatment plants, and defense industrial complexes. The agency is accepting comments through Jul. 6 on the proposal.

VAI Daily

May. 7, 2026

Learn about human factors, organizational blind spots at VAI conference in Southeast Asia

During the inaugural VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference, Bruce Webb of Airbus Helicopters and iwiation’s Marcus Bauer will present an interactive case study about lessons learned from a January 2023 midair accident in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The conference takes place May 27–29 in Bali, Indonesia.

VAI Daily

May. 7, 2026

USA Today names Rainbow Air finalist for aerial tours award

(WBEN) – The publication has designated Niagara Falls, New York–based Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours as a finalist in its 10Best poll for helicopter tours in the United States.

VAI Daily

May. 7, 2026

Bell sells trio of 429s to corporate operators in UK, Estonia

(AIN) – The seven-passenger Bell 429s will join three VIP operators in the United Kingdom (UK) and Estonia.

VAI Daily

May. 7, 2026

Skyports to develop AAM services in Gold Coast

Local officials have signed an agreement for Skyports Infrastructure to collaborate on establishing advanced air mobility (AAM) services for the city in Queensland, Australia.

VAI Daily

May. 7, 2026

Supernal appoints new chief technology officer

The advanced air mobility division of Hyundai Motor Group has hired Farhan Gandhi for the role. He was previously a professor at North Carolina State University and formerly served as director of the Center for Mobility with Vertical Lift at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

VAI Daily

May. 7, 2026

Tennessee Guard crew airlifts lost hiker from forest

A Tennessee Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk crew rescued a lost hiker and his dog May 2 from the Cherokee National Forest west of Erwin.

VAI Daily

May. 7, 2026

Missouri House of Representatives expands drone bill (VIDEO)

(WDAF) – Lawmakers in the state added dozens of amendments May 5 into a bill that was initially focused on the illegal use of drones.

VAI Daily

May. 7, 2026

Kawak partners with Swiss Rotor Services in Europe

As part of the agreement, Swiss Rotor Services will become an official sales and service representative for the Kawak Aviation Technologies Cascade fire bucket in Europe.