Flying without jet fuel: Hydrogen helicopter takes flight (VIDEO) (CNET) – Unither Bioélectronique conducted the world’s first flight of a hydrogen-powered helicopter at Roland-Désourdy Airport (CZBM) in Quebec, Canada,… Continue reading →
VAI calls for 2027 Salute to Excellence Awards nominations We have started accepting nominations for our annual awards program. You do not need to be a VAI member to… Continue reading →
Welcome to VAI Weekly, your source for everything vertical aviation Today marks the launch of VAI Weekly, a new VAI communications product that combines the fast-paced, quick-consumption nature of the… Continue reading →
Rotortrade reflects on successful Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference The global helicopter dealer looks back on the inaugural VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference, where 140 professionals from across… Continue reading →
Airbus partners with Mistral AI to expand use of AI across its operations The OEM’s collaboration with the European artificial intelligence (AI) company supports the goal of placing AI at the core of… Continue reading →
VAI survey: Over 25% unprepared or just starting to prepare for 2027 SMS mandate VAI recently asked operators whether they’re ready for the FAA’s safety management system (SMS) mandate compliance deadline. Turns out, not… Continue reading →
Answering the call: How Tim Brennan built a career saving lives (Vertical Plus) – From US Army air ambulance pilot to Maricopa County (Arizona) Sheriff’s Office pilot, Tim Brennan answers the… Continue reading →
EU deploys largest-ever wildfire response for summer 2026 (European Commission) – Five helicopter crews will join 22 fixed-wing aircraft crews from the European Union (EU) fleet in supporting… Continue reading →
François’ Aviation Reflections: Vertical aviation is changing quickly VAI President and CEO François Lassale reflects on VERTICON 2026, workforce development, military-to-civilian pathways, emerging aviation technology, international alignment, and… Continue reading →
Honda achieves full-scale eVTOL aircraft flight (AIN) – The company completed the first flight of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology demonstrator at its… Continue reading →
