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The FAA is accepting comments through May 7 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would supersede ADs 2019-09-03 and 2021-05-15. The proposed AD would require modifying the release system of each cabin-lateral sliding-plug door or modifying the design of the jettison system of each door.

We will host a VAI Member Roundtable on Monday, Mar. 23, to gather industry feedback about the new operating requirements for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft around busy US airports.

(Vertical magazine) – Just over five months into the job, François Lassale has hit the ground running, and his excitement about stepping into this role at what he describes as an “inflection point” for the vertical aviation industry is palpable.

(Vertical magazine) – The company used its annual press briefing at last week’s VERTICON 2026 to discuss operational developments, new aircraft completions programs, workforce development, and emerging technologies in air medical operations.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 20, requires repetitive visual inspections of the rear damper and corrective actions, if necessary.

The new production line at the Vertical Energy Centre in Bristol, England, will support certification of the Valo electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Personal Locator Beacons Installed on Emergency Life-Rafts – Operational Check, takes effect Apr. 2.

The parent company has opened Mercy Air 10, which will provide air medical services across eastern Riverside County from its base in Blythe.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 24, requires inspecting the installation of the lockwire on the stability and control augmentation system (SCAS) actuator jam nut and, if the lockwire is incorrectly installed, removing it and installing a new lockwire correctly. The AD also prohibits the installation of an affected SCAS actuator assembly without first meeting certain requirements.

The company is offering PRISM safety management system (SMS) training courses Apr. 22–23 in Scottsdale, Arizona, and June 4–5 in New York City.