Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters, various AS355 models This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) supersedes AD 2022-19-13, which applied to all Airbus Helicopters Model AS355 E, AS355 F, AS355… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model AS350 B2/B3, EC130 B4, EC130 T2 helicopters This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters, various AS350, AS355, and EC130 B4/T2 models This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 14, 2026, continues to require the actions of AD 2025-06-04, released… Continue reading →
Duffy is 1st US transportation secretary to fly in eVTOL aircraft US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has become the first transportation secretary in American history to fly in an electric… Continue reading →
USHST provides snapshot on recent accident figures US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Industry Chair Chris Baur, a member of the VAI Board of Directors, shares details about… Continue reading →
Rotortrade completes Bell 429 deal supporting Mercy Flight The global helicopter distributor has acquired and resold to Mercy Flight a Bell 429 to support the operator’s air ambulance… Continue reading →
No Drone Zones in effect at all FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums The designation means that unauthorized drone flights are strictly prohibited in the designated airspace and surrounding grounds during the matches. Continue reading →
FAA bans drones near FIFA World Cup 2026 venues The FAA is establishing temporary flight restrictions over FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and fan events to protect spectators, with… Continue reading →
How operators are facing the fuel price crunch (Vertical magazine) – Operators, including VAI members, share how they’re dealing with the skyrocketing fuel costs resulting from the shutdown… Continue reading →
Veryon announces Fleet Performance Partnership Under the program, the aviation software and information services company aims to help operators reduce downtime, improve troubleshooting efficiency, and… Continue reading →
