VAI outlines support for FAA’s eVTOL, AAM integration program The association submitted letters of support for applications from at least 10 US states for the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff… Continue reading →
Welcome to François’s Aviation Reflections (VIDEO) Since François Lassale joined VAI as the association’s president and CEO in October, he has been talking with and listening… Continue reading →
GD Helicopter Finance to acquire NHV Group (HeliOps magazine) – The Dublin, Ireland–based helicopter leasing and finance company plans to finalize the transaction for the European operator… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Restricted category CH-47D helicopters The FAA is requesting comments by Feb. 5, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitive inspections… Continue reading →
Safran Helicopter Engines marks 45 years of Texas operations Safran Helicopter Engines USA President and CEO Thierry Derrien thanked 400 staff members for their dedication to the company’s mission… Continue reading →
Airbus H160 joins Derazona Helicopters fleet Jakarta, Indonesia–based Derazona will become the first operator to use the H160 for offshore energy support in Southeast Asia. The… Continue reading →
Liberty University students receive King Schools scholarships King Schools has awarded two Liberty University School of Aeronautics students with $5,000 scholarships and lifetime access to online training… Continue reading →
Joby, Metropolis to establish US vertiport network Joby Aviation and parking operator Metropolis Technologies plan to develop 25 electric air taxi vertiports across the United States. Continue reading →
Spanish Ministry of Defence orders 100 Airbus helicopters The Spanish government has issued contracts for Airbus to provide 50 H145Ms for the Spanish Army; 31 NH90s for the… Continue reading →
Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC175B The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Jan. 15, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD),… Continue reading →
