VAI welcomes new members that joined in February 2026 Learn more about the 38 operators, manufacturers, and suppliers that became members of VAI last month. Continue reading →
François’ Aviation Reflections: Inspiration for Our Future (VIDEO) Miss VERTICON 2026 in Atlanta? Watch VAI President and CEO François Lassale’s March message to see the electric atmosphere at… Continue reading →
Revised EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B This revision to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD) ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Swashplate Bearing… Continue reading →
KULR to develop electric battery for eR66 with Robinson KULR Technology Group is partnering with Robinson Helicopter to design and integrate a lightweight, high-performance electric battery system for the… Continue reading →
TOMORROW: VAI to host follow-up member roundtable on FAA’s visual separation general notice Our leadership and Advocacy teams will provide an update to VAI members about the FAA’s safety risk management panel regarding… Continue reading →
Veryon wins AI awards for aviation maintenance software The Business Intelligence Group has named Veryon a recipient of its 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Excellence Award. The company is… Continue reading →
Enstrom to highlight 480B, 280FX at SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo The OEM will display two new helicopters at Booth MD-005B during the April 14–19 event in Lakeland, Florida. Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117 D-3 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 30, requires replacement of certain affected bolts on the horizontal control… Continue reading →
Meet the team behind Bell’s program for Flight School Next The Bell Textron team for the US Army’s Flight School Next program includes Textron subsidiary TRU Simulation + Training, DigiFlight,… Continue reading →
FAA safety risk management panel continues The FAA is continuing its review of the safety implications of its recent order banning the use of visual separation… Continue reading →
