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Rotortrade has been named the founding partner of the first VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference, which takes place May 27–29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Bali in Sanur, Bali, Indonesia. The event will bring together operators, regulators, manufacturers, and other aviation safety professionals from across the region to strengthen collaboration and share best practices.

The deadline for applications to the 2026 VAI scholarship program is tonight at 11:59 pm eastern (UTC-5). Discover how VAI scholarship recipients have turned opportunity into achievement—and how you can do the same—in this exclusive VAI Daily series.

The North West’s latest LifeFlight helicopter touched down in Mount Isa, Australia, on Nov. 13. The AW139 is the most advanced rescue helicopter to operate in the region to date.

Christian Wehle, chief engineer of the Airbus Helicopters H140, highlights how the OEM has developed and enhanced the aircraft with major innovations in cabin design, rotor technology, aerodynamics, and performance—many inspired by Airbus’s earlier Bluecopter research program.

Bell returns to the Dubai Airshow next week, showcasing the Bell 505 and Subaru Bell 412EPX and reinforcing the OEM’s long-standing support for operators across the Middle East and Africa.

With the US government reopened under a continuing resolution through Jan. 30, 2026, the FAA has paused further flight reductions. VAI will continue to monitor developments and work with the FAA, Congress, and the Modern Skies Coalition to support the safe restoration of full aviation operations. 

At our Oct. 29 webinar, VAI Director of Regulatory Affairs Amber Harrison discussed how the proposed FAA Part 108 rule would affect vertical aviation operations, what led up to the rule, and the comments VAI submitted to the FAA about the effects the rule could have on VAI members.

Discover how VAI scholarship recipients have turned opportunity into achievement—and how you can do the same—in this exclusive VAI Daily series.

Rotortrade named Founding Partner of 2026 Bali conference.