Thinking like a helicopter accident investigator (Vertical magazine) – A pilot and aviation journalist shares her new appreciation for how challenging and meticulous the work is… Continue reading →
Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo begin next phase of ENGRT project The OEMs have entered the second phase of the European Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies (ENGRT) project, which involves a three-year… Continue reading →
Enstrom, Sunlight Coalition fight to save Indianapolis heliport The Indianapolis Downtown Heliport (8A4) in Indiana is facing demolition related to plans for a new stadium. Enstrom owner Chuck… Continue reading →
How LiDAR could redefine helicopter wire-strike safety (Vertical magazine) – Robinson and Lake Fusion Technologies are developing light detection and ranging (LiDAR) systems to help pilots of… Continue reading →
Enstrom details plan for VERTICON 2026 displays The OEM will bring a new 480B Elite, a US Army 480B, and a new 280FX to the event, which… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA 365 This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 65 – Tail Rotor Drive – Tail Gear Box… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland, EC135 series, EC635 T2+, and MBB BK 117 C-2/D-2 The FAA is accepting comments through Mar. 30 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitive inspections of… Continue reading →
Chinese space company develops eVTOL aircraft (VIDEO) (CCTV) – The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp., a government-owned company that serves as a main contractor for the… Continue reading →
7A Drones to use SkyDrive electric aircraft for emergencies SkyDrive has received an order from 7A Drones for 10 SD-05 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for a planned… Continue reading →
VAI welcomes new members that joined in January 2026 Learn more about the 23 operators, manufacturers, and suppliers that became members of VAI last month. Continue reading →
