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The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker will participate in the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program along with US airlines, including partner United Airlines, and interested cities.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center signed an agreement Sep. 11 in Hampton, Virginia, to collaborate on advanced air mobility educational and workforce-development opportunities, as well as space exploration.

The short answer is yes. Test your knowledge with this FAA quiz to find out why.

By participating in one of VAI’s industry advisory councils, formerly known as working groups, members can contribute their expertise on vital industry topics and serve as leaders within the vertical aviation community.

VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative Josh Rousseau was elected to the council’s board of directors during the organization’s annual meeting Sep. 5–6 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Airbus Helicopters has published a Q&A with Daniela Dudek, H145 head of program, about developments with military and commercial variants of the helicopter.

Joby Aviation has reached an agreement to launch Blade helicopter flights on the Uber app as early as next year. Joby purchased Blade’s passenger-carrying business in August.

The FAA is accepting comments through Oct. 27 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which would require a one-time visual inspection for cracks in the mounting bracket on the oil cooler fan assembly housing, as well as a modification of the mounting bracket. The AD takes effect Sep. 25.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Sep. 25, requires repetitive inspections of certain swashplate nuts for cracks, fretting, or slippage marks, as well as replacement, if necessary. The FAA is accepting comments on the AD through Oct. 27.

The company provides mission equipment, including hoists and winches, for search-and-rescue and human external cargo helicopter operators. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member company can be in the Spotlight!