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VAI Weekly
February 3, 2026
Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada Bell 407The FAA is accepting comments through Mar. 20 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require a one-time detailed visual inspection of the electrical harnesses for chafing. It w ...
VAI Weekly
February 3, 2026
Final FAA AD: Leonardo AB 412 and AB 412EPThis FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Feb. 18, requires revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual following reports of a cracked main-gearbox support case. The FAA is acce ...
VAI Weekly
February 3, 2026
Metro’s Geltz receives Charles Taylor Master Mechanic AwardThe FAA has given Metro Aviation Managing Director Milton Geltz the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, a lifetime achievement recognition that honors aviation maintenance professionals with 50 ...
VAI Weekly
February 3, 2026
Norway completes initial electric aircraft–testing projectBristow Group, BETA Technologies, airport operator Avinor, and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority wrapped up six months of low- and zero-emissions testing using BETA’s Alia electric vertical t ...
VAI Weekly
February 3, 2026
Airbus Helicopters opens logistics hub in SingaporeThe new facility will strengthen parts distribution and support services for Airbus operators across the Asia-Pacific region.
Press Releases
February 2, 2026
February 2, 2026 – 2026 POWER UP Photo Contest Winners AnnouncedVAI celebrates excellence in vertical aviation photography. Alexandria, VA (Feb. 2, 2026) — Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is excited to unveil the winners of the 2026 POWER UP Magazi ...
Advocacy Resources
February 2, 2026
The VTOL Advocate – February 2, 2026Federal Updates FAA Reopens Comment Period on Part 108 BVLOS Drone Proposal State and Local Updates Action Needed: FAA Reopens Comments on Indianapolis Heliport 2026 State Legislation Report News ...
VAI Weekly
February 2, 2026
Howell Instruments receives TSO for UH-60 avionics suiteThe company has obtained FAA technical standard order (TSO) authorization for its avionics units developed for the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk.
VAI Weekly
February 2, 2026
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 P1/P2/P2+ and EC135 T1/T2/T2+This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Feb. 17, supersedes AD 2014-13-09, released Jul. 15, 2014. The updated AD continues to require some of the actions in the existing AD whil ...
VAI Weekly
February 2, 2026
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-BThis FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Feb. 17, requires replacement of the upper and lower pitch-rod end bearings on the pitch rods of the main rotor with new pitch-rod end bea ...
