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VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Rotortrade to provide pair of Leonardo AW139s to Toll Aviation

(RotorHub) – The helicopters will undergo inspections at Rotortrade’s facility in Tallard, France, before joining the Toll fleet in Australia.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Training program lifts off at Delaware State University (VIDEO)

(KYW-TV) – Students in the program work to become future US Army aviators from Chandelle Airport in Kent County near Dover.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Engine failure cited in Mexican Navy helicopter crash (VIDEO)

(Global Military Forum) – A Mexican Navy Mi-17 crew made a hard landing shortly after lifting off from a military base May 4 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 and EC130

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 80 – Starting – Starter Generator Limitation Label – Installation, takes effect May 21.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Proposed FAA AD: Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2

The FAA is accepting comments through Jun. 22 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual related to the emergency locator transmitter.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

UAE regulator moves Archer to RTC process to speed certification

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has transitioned Archer Aviation’s Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft into a restricted type certificate (RTC) program, which will advance the regulatory path for entry into service in the country.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Bell Textron displays Bell 429 at RotorTech 2026

The OEM highlighted the Bell 429 as an option for air medical and police operators at this week’s event in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Savback Helicopters, Dufour partner on drone logistics in Sweden

The companies will collaborate to develop a drone logistics network in Sweden using Dufour’s hybrid-electric tiltwing aircraft.

VAI Daily

May. 8, 2026

Wildfire forecast indicates active 2026 for Northern Hemisphere

(Vertical magazine) – Through May 1, the number of US wildfires is 50% above normal and the acreage burned is twice as much as the 10-year average.

VAI Daily

May. 7, 2026

FAA outlines proposal to restrict drones near critical infrastructure

The FAA has issued a proposed rule that would allow specific categories of critical US infrastructure sites to apply for restrictions on drone operations around their facilities. The FAA would approve restrictions based on safety or security criteria. The rule would apply to 16 sectors, including energy production, transportation systems, chemical facilities, water treatment plants, and defense industrial complexes. The agency is accepting comments through Jul. 6 on the proposal.