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(Dronelife) – Attorney Michele Satterlund, former executive director of the Unmanned Systems Association of Virginia, provides an overview of the state’s new initiative to help law enforcement and first responders transition away from drones manufactured in countries the US government has labeled as foreign adversaries.

(KSFO) – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) showed off its newest water-dropping assets for the North Bay area—a Boeing CH-47 Chinook and two new Sikorsky S-70i helicopters—Jun. 23 at Napa County Airport (KAPC).

The FAA is seeking comments by Aug. 11 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would supersede AD 2021-26-07, issued Dec. 23, 2021. The new AD would retain the required inspections from the existing AD while adding a requirement to modify the link of the tail-rotor hub body using red paint marks to identify any loss of tightening torque.

The FAA is withdrawing an airworthiness directive (AD) published Mar 13, 2025, after further testing demonstrated that the non-compliant rate of porosity in certain high-pressure turbine blades does not affect their service life.

The Air Methods operator has opened a new base, Native Air 24, at Artesia General Hospital. It joins a network of six Native Air bases across the state.

The Texas-based air medical operator is implementing a flight data monitoring (FDM) program from Brazos to provide post-flight analytics, assessments, and safety warnings.

The maker of the Cloudburst Fire Bucket supports helicopter operators across various sectors, including firefighting, construction, agricultural support, and emergency response. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member company can be in the Spotlight!

Volatus Aerospace will provide a heavy-lift remotely piloted aircraft system to help J.D. Irving crews plant trees in remote areas of New Brunswick, Canada.

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is conducting a series of studies, including with a specialized simulator, to understand how motion, vibration, and other factors from riding in an air taxi affect passenger comfort. The data will help guide design and operational practices for future air taxis.

The Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions initiative is highlighting a new FAA Office of Airports Q&A that clarifies Grant Assurance 40, which prohibits airports from restricting the availability of 100LL fuel until an alternative fuel meets the established criteria for unleaded avgas.