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The new six-passenger commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, developed in collaboration with Honeywell, Syensqo, and Aciturri, will feature a design based on the Vertical Aerospace VX4 prototype.

The Melbourne, Victoria–based logistics and supply chain company has ordered an Airbus H160 for passenger transportation.

The association’s leadership highlighted industry responsibility as government panel outlined plans to unify national wildfire response during Day 1 of the 2025 Aerial Work Safety Conference in Boise, Idaho.

Thirty-one years ago today, Hughes Aerospace CEO and VAI Board Member Chris Baur, then a captain in the US Air Force, took part in a historic mission that tested the limits of man and machine in one of the longest rescue operations ever recorded.

The Air Methods operator hosted an event Dec. 3 at Kingman Airport (KIGM) in Mohave County, Arizona, to recognize the milestone.

Airbus Helicopters has released a Q&A about how the OEM applies human factors and ergonomics concepts starting with the design phase to help improve safety, efficiency, and accessibility.

The company is looking to hire a field technician for a remote position that will provide technical support, maintenance, and field services for wireless communications and aerial surveillance systems.

The FAA is seeking comments by Jan. 23, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would supersede AD 2025-05-09, issued Apr. 4, 2025. The proposed AD would require revisions to the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness, as well as the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jan. 13, 2026, requires repetitively inspecting certain swashplates for cracks and, if necessary, removing and replacing each cracked swashplate. The AD also prohibits installation of an affected swashplate unless it has passed inspection requirements.