iAERO gains Canadian approval for S-76 wire strike kit Transport Canada has issued a supplemental type certificate for the company’s wire strike kit on the Sikorsky S-76A and S-76C. Continue reading →
Recoil: New tax advantages for US aerial firefighting operators Kentucky-based Recoil Aerospace is outlining the potential fiscal impacts of recent US tax law changes for the acquisition of aerial… Continue reading →
Davenport delivers H125 to Erie County Sheriff’s Office The police unit in Ohio received the first of two new Airbus H125 helicopters from Columbus-based Davenport Aviation. Continue reading →
VAI’s offices closed Nov. 26–28 VAI’s offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. VAI Daily will not… Continue reading →
China’s low-altitude economy faces challenges despite government support (Associated Press) – While businesses that use electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for tasks such as food delivery… Continue reading →
DDPM deploys Ka-32 for disaster response in Thailand (The Nation) – The Thailand Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) dispatched a Kamov Ka-32 and a rescue team… Continue reading →
Rotortrade delivers H125 to Heli Support The helicopter dealership acquired, reregistered, and shipped a 2019 Airbus H125 with 250 flight hours from Tajikistan for South Island,… Continue reading →
Leonardo, NORCE to research autonomous aircraft in Norway The OEM will partner with NORCE Research to explore autonomous capabilities in the country for both manned and unmanned aircraft… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 series, AS355 series, and EC130 series The FAA is requesting comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) by Jan. 9, 2026. It would supersede AD 2025-06-04,… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC120B This FAA airworthiness directive, which takes effect Dec. 30, will supersede AD 2021-26-07, issued Dec. 23, 2021. The new AD… Continue reading →