VAI helps restore access for Santa Barbara helicopter operators VAI’s recent advocacy success in Santa Barbara, California, highlights the value of industry engagement in addressing operational challenges stemming from… Continue reading →
VAI is proud to sponsor Rotors ’n Ribs 2026 If you’re planning to attend the show in Goshen, Indiana, next month, be sure to stop by VAI’s table in… Continue reading →
ATSB preliminary report: Robinson R22 Beta, Queensland, Australia, Apr. 20, 2026 The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is continuing its investigation into the in-flight breakup of the aircraft, whose pilot was… Continue reading →
Airbus delivers 1st H135 for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training program The aircraft, designated the CT-153 Juno for service in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), will support training of the… Continue reading →
Coming soon: VAI Career Center! As part of its goal to help the vertical aviation industry attract and maintain the best workforce possible, VAI will… Continue reading →
FIFA World Cup 2026: What our members need to know As millions of fans travel across the United States to attend the soccer matches, VAI continues to actively engage with… Continue reading →
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 →
