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VAI Daily

Nov. 19, 2025

Proposed FAA AD: Hoist assembly on various helicopters

The FAA is accepting comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) through Jan. 5, 2026. It would require the replacement of each affected rescue-hoist assembly with a serviceable rescue-hoist assembly. The AD is applicable to various Airbus Helicopters/MBB and Leonardo models.

VAI Daily

Nov. 19, 2025

FAA, PHMSA issue guide for transporting hazardous materials

The FAA and US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) have released a joint document that outlines safety guidance for transporting hazardous materials when using unmanned aircraft systems.

VAI Daily

Nov. 19, 2025

Morocco orders 10 Airbus H225Ms for CSAR operations

The 10 new combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) helicopters will replace the existing Royal Moroccan Air Force fleet of Pumas.

VAI Daily

Nov. 19, 2025

Airbus, Babcock to support French H145 fleet

Airbus Helicopters and Babcock International Group have secured a 10-year contract to provide maintenance and support for 46 H145s in operation with the French Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie.

VAI Daily

Nov. 19, 2025

Abu Dhabi Airports picks BETA charging system for OMAD, OMAA

(Business Wire) – The organization has chosen the BETA Technologies Charge Cube and battery thermal management system for installation at Al Bateen Executive Airport (OMAD) and Zayed International Airport (OMAA) in the United Arab Emirates.

VAI Daily

Nov. 19, 2025

SkyDrive partners with ITC on advanced air mobility in Abu Dhabi

The company has signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in the United Arab Emirates to develop infrastructure for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft operations.

VAI Daily

Nov. 19, 2025

Archer sells power train to Anduril Industries, EDGE Group

The agreement marks the first time Archer Aviation will supply its electric power-train technology to a third-party organization. Anduril and EDGE plan to use the technology on their Omen autonomous air vehicle system.

VAI Daily

Nov. 19, 2025

Enstrom achieves FAA certification for CRFS on 480B

The FAA approval of the crash-resistant fuel system (CRFS) allows Enstrom to resume sales of newly produced 480Bs in the United States.

VAI Daily

Nov. 19, 2025

Royal Oman Air Force Bell 429s to feature Trakka equipment

The Royal Oman Air Force has selected Trakka Systems to provide a suite of airborne surveillance and combat search-and-rescue systems for its fleet of new Bell 429s.

VAI Daily

Nov. 19, 2025

SKYTRAC, Airbus add Helionix option on 4 helicopter types

SKYTRAC Systems and Airbus Helicopters have introduced the Helionix altering solution as an option for the H135, H145, H160, and H175.