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VAI is reviewing the potential impact of the US presidential executive order (EO) on helicopter firefighting operators.

The Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker raised US$850 million in new funding after the White House announced an executive order Jun. 6 that includes the launch of a pilot program to accelerate the integration of eVTOL aircraft into US airspace.

Bell is highlighting its support of the US Army over the decades as the military service celebrates 250 years in operation on Jun. 14.

The companies will develop a scalable operations platform for the Vertical Aerospace VX4 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and offer a “ready to fly” model for other VX4 operators.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Jul. 10 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25–Equipment/Furnishings–Cargo Common Hook Beam–Modification.

The French company has agreed to work with Airbus to develop hybrid-electric propulsion technology for aircraft.

VAI has partnered with Cirro by AirSuite to provide our members with unparalleled access to an advanced safety management system (SMS) included in a full suite of operational tools.

Eve Urban Air Mobility has chosen Safran Electronics & Defense Beacons to supply its Ultima-AF distress emergency locator transmitter for all of Eve’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles.

Ahead of the Paris Air Show next week, Airbus Helicopters unveiled HTeaming, a modular system enabling helicopter crews to control uncrewed aerial systems in flight.

At the 55th Paris Air Show next week, Ascendance will launch Sterna, a modular hybrid-electric propulsion system designed for efficient aviation.