Modern wildfire response depends on layered aerial firefighting (Vertical Plus) – Agencies around the world are building layered aerial fleets to combat increasingly intense wildfires. Continue reading →
BETA kicks off its eIPP program with Virginia organ transport flight Vermont-based BETA Technologies announced Jul. 10 it has conducted what it called the first operational flight under the US Department… Continue reading →
USHST highlights pilot skills, slackline safety, accident trends The latest edition of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) newsletter includes the group’s most recent safety report; working… Continue reading →
Rep. Sam Graves to receive EAA Freedom of Flight Award The longtime US congressperson from Missouri, who as House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chair led many efforts on behalf of… Continue reading →
Emerging technologies to outsmart aircraft GPS spoofing and jamming (NBAA/Business Aviation Insider) – With reports of aircraft GPS interference skyrocketing worldwide, original equipment manufacturers are responding with solutions. Continue reading →
VAI welcomes new members that joined in June 2026 Learn more about the seven operators, manufacturers, and suppliers that became members of VAI last month. Continue reading →
US Commerce Department concludes aircraft tariff investigation without imposing new duties VAI and a broad aviation coalition had warned that tariffs would disrupt critical supply chains, increase costs, and weaken US… Continue reading →
Trump administration decides against tariffs on aircraft and parts President Donald Trump on Jul. 9 decided against imposing tariffs on commercial aircraft, jet engines, and aircraft parts, instead instructing… Continue reading →
Come see VAI at EAA AirVenture 2026 Visit VAI at Booth #363 during the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) event next week in Wisconsin and discover all… Continue reading →
Airbus, MTU Aero Engines to create joint venture to develop electric hydrogen fuel cell engine Under the nonbinding agreement, the partners aim to accelerate technology development, design, testing, and certification of a propulsion system for… Continue reading →
