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Members can visit the VAI Membership Booth, located in the registration area of Lobby D at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, for numerous exclusive benefits during VERTICON 2025. The event takes place Mar. 10–13 (exhibits open Mar. 11–13).

(The War Zone) – Boeing anticipates shuttering its production of the Little Bird light helicopter after fulfilling its current contract with the Royal Thai Armed Forces. MD Helicopters will continue to produce variants of the iconic helicopter.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the operator’s improper installation of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.

(Aspen Daily News) – A CareFlight helicopter crew assisted the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office with airlifting an injured skier Feb. 26 in Aspen.

(Gatekeepers News) – The country’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure has announced that the first made-in-Nigeria helicopter is nearly complete.

The company conducted a recent field event to display its new counter–unmanned aerial system (UAS) platform, which is designed to help address emerging threats from small drones.

Joby Aviation expects flight testing for type inspection authorization to start within the next 12 months as the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft maker advances toward the last stage of FAA certification for commercial operations.

Skyports Infrastructure and Groupe ADP have received the support of Manhattan Community Board 1 for their plans to transform the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (KJRB) in New York City to include electric aircraft operations.

(AirMed&Rescue) – The English air ambulance charity’s second AW169 is receiving medical equipment upgrades before it enters service.

Babcock International Group has appointed Tony March as the new CEO of Babcock Canada. He succeeds Jerry McLean, who is retiring.