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VAI Daily

Feb. 27, 2026

Joby provides update on eVTOL aircraft certification process

Joby Aviation is in the fourth stage of the FAA type certification process for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the company noted in its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results released Feb. 25.

VAI Daily

Feb. 27, 2026

SRT Helicopters updates website ahead of VERTICON 2026

The redesigned website includes details about the company’s training courses for public safety and other mission-focused helicopter operators.

VAI Daily

Feb. 27, 2026

Skyports, Korean Air to develop eVTOL management platform

Skyports Infrastructure and the South Korean airline signed an agreement Feb. 26 during Drone Show Korea 2026 in Busan to partner on a system that will manage commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft services.

VAI Daily

Feb. 26, 2026

It’s OK to Stay: When smart decisions define mission success

Chris Hill, VAI senior director of safety, shares details about a new VAI safety campaign supported by the VAI Safety Industry Advisory Council in the winter 2026 edition of the United States Helicopter Safety Team newsletter. The campaign encourages experienced professionals to slow down, think clearly, communicate early, and resist pressure that erodes safety margins.

VAI Daily

Feb. 26, 2026

VAI Members-Only Benefit: Discount on Foresight MX HUMS

Under a partnership with GPMS International, VAI members can receive the Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) at a reduced rate.

VAI Daily

Feb. 26, 2026

Airbus highlights Canadian operator Phoenix Heli-Flight

The OEM has published a feature on Fort McMurray, Alberta–based Phoenix Heli-Flight, which operates H125s across the Athabasca Oil Sands to help support Parks Canada.

VAI Daily

Feb. 26, 2026

Corrected FAA AD: Leonardo AB139, AW139, and AW189

The FAA has issued a correction to a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that updates an incorrect mandatory continuing airworthiness information identifier.

VAI Daily

Feb. 26, 2026

Final FAA AD: Leonardo AB139 and AW139

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitively inspecting the overhead panel and repairing or replacing damaged wires, if necessary. It also requires modifying the overhead panel on certain helicopters. The AD takes effect Apr. 2, 2026.

VAI Daily

Feb. 26, 2026

Joby Aviation partners with Uber on air taxi booking

Uber Air powered by Joby will allow passengers to book a Joby electric air taxi flight directly in the Uber app.

VAI Daily

Feb. 26, 2026

Bristow Group reports rise in revenue, income for 2025

The company’s net income was $129.1 million last year, an increase over the 2024 total of $94.8 million, according to its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results. Revenue increased from $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion for the full year.