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This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA–Rotorcraft Flight Manual–Limitations and Normal Procedures Section–Amendment, takes effect Jul. 14.

In this issue: Congress passed a $12.5 billion funding bill for air traffic control modernization; Utah and Texas continue building education pathways for the future vertical aviation workforce; VAI Western US Regional Representative Chuck Street reports on his activities; and the challenges and opportunities surrounding advanced air mobility (AAM) in Chile, and the country’s potential […]

The association is praising members of US Congress for approving $12.5 billion in funding for air traffic control (ATC) modernization as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Aug. 11, requires revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness, as well as the existing maintenance or inspection program.

The manufacturer donated to the K9 Unit of the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office.

The company conducted the initial flight of its Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in the United Arab Emirates Jul. 2 from Al Bateen Executive Airport (OMAD).

The investment is a critical down payment on strengthening airspace safety.

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In a new episode of the FAA’s Rotorcraft Collective, Chris Baur, US Helicopter Safety Team cochair and VAI Board member, discusses how to safely use a smartwatch in the cockpit.

The academy in Fort Worth, Texas, recently hosted a reunion of veterans who served in the US Army’s 192nd Attack Helicopter Company during the Vietnam War.