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VAI Weekly
October 27, 2026
VAI to FCC: Helicopters shouldn’t receive lesser rebatesIn its comments to the Federal Communications Commission on proposed radio altimeter retrofit rebates, the association made clear that the $120,000 proposed by the Joint Aviation Community was mea ...
VAI Weekly
October 21, 2026
Skyfly raises $10M to bring personal eVTOL Axe to market(DroneLife) - United Kingdom–based Skyfly Technologies has raised $10 million to bring its two-seat Axe electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into commercial production. The aircr ...
VAI Weekly
October 21, 2026
US offshore helicopter industry may be poised for major comeback(Vertical Plus) - With oil prices on the rise and energy security a major concern, the offshore sector in the United States appears set for another boom.
VAI Weekly
October 21, 2026
BETA secures landmark FAA authorizationBETA Technologies announced Oct. 21 that the FAA has awarded the company’s ALIA electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, A250, a Special Airworthiness Certificate for market surveys ...
VAI Weekly
October 20, 2026
NTSB final report: Bell 206L-3, Tuscumbia, Alabama, Jul. 29, 2026The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found the probable cause of this accident to be the pilot’s failure to keep the tail rotor clear of an obstacle while attempting to land.
VAI Weekly
October 20, 2026
As drone delivery expands, community pushback becomes growing challenge(DroneLife) - Amazon’s proposed Massachusetts drone delivery hub faces congressional scrutiny, adding to concerns raised in other communities.
VAI Weekly
October 20, 2026
New FAA tool helps pilots check medication restrictions(AVweb) - The FAA has introduced a new online tool allowing pilots and air traffic controllers to review medication guidance and associated waiting periods. The MedGuide, developed by the FAA’s Of ...
VAI Weekly
October 20, 2026
Sikorsky unveils 4-drone deployment kit in shipping container(AeroTime) - The kit packs four autonomous aircraft and the equipment needed to operate them into a single, 20-ft. shipping container. The Nomad 100 Fast Pack, announced Oct. 12, is designed to le ...
