PHMSA issues rule on pipeline inspections using drones The US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) direct final rule, “Pipeline Safety: Integration of Innovative… Continue reading →
ICYMI: VAI Webinars—UAS, BVLOS, and the Next Chapter of Vertical Aviation We brought together top commercial drone operators for our Jun. 26 VAI Webinar to discuss how Part 108, an FAA… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Heliplanners, California, USA The heliport specialist is celebrating its 38th anniversary in July 2025. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 17, requires certain operational checks and the downloading and analysis of… Continue reading →
Joby conducts electric air taxi trials in United Arab Emirates Joby Aviation has begun flight tests of its electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi in Dubai as it works… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 series and EC635 T2+ This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 17, requires a visual inspection of the ball pivot, a fluorescent… Continue reading →
CopterSafety orders H175, H145 D3 simulators from Reiser Reiser Simulation and Training has obtained an order for two new Level D full flight simulators from CopterSafety. The Airbus… Continue reading →
Airbus, Parry Labs to enhance mission suite for USMC MQ-72C (Naval Technology) – Airbus US Space & Defense and Parry Labs will partner to advance the mission capabilities of the… Continue reading →
Which helicopters have the longest range and how far can they fly? (SlashGear) – The commercial Airbus H225 can fly around 610 nm while the military Leonardo AW101 can cover 810 nm. Continue reading →
Aerosolutions, Bluenest place order for 50 Eve eVTOL aircraft Aerosolutions and Bluenest by Globalvia have signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 50 Eve Air Mobility electric… Continue reading →
