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 →
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 →
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 →
VAI announces leadership and staff alignment updates The association has promoted Cade Clark to executive VP, Sarah Arnold to chief of staff, Theresa Marr to senior director… Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: VERTICON, other VAI event discounts VAI members receive discounts to attend and exhibit at VERTICON® (formerly HAI HELI-EXPO) and other VAI events. VERTICON 2026 takes… Continue reading →
Bell provides snapshot as 505 tops 300,000 flight hours The Bell 505, introduced in 2017 and based on the Bell 206L-4, currently operates in more than 55 countries. Continue reading →
Embry‑Riddle professor receives safety award in Arizona The Arizona Pilots Association presented the 2026 Ruth Reinhold Award to Sarah Nilsson, associate professor at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University, on… Continue reading →
