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VAI and the general aviation industry commend the recent decision by the US District Court, District of Hawaii, to overturn a section of Hawaii Act 311 that imposed reporting requirements on air tour operators in the state.

During the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow on Jul. 23, Bell Textron announced the delivery of the 500th Bell 429. Latin American operator Mendes Group will use the helicopter for corporate transportation in Brazil.

Sebastian, Florida–based aircraft lighting maker Whelen Aerospace Technologies has agreed to purchase AeroLEDs of Boise, Idaho.

The Airbus Racer high-speed helicopter demonstrator has exceeded its fast-cruise-speed target of 407 km/h (220 kt.).

The FAA is seeking public comments by Oct. 4 on a data collection effort involving a voluntary reporting request for special airworthiness information bulletins (SAIBs).

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be an in-flight collision with birds while in cruise flight.

(KTXL) – During the onset of strong thunderstorms, a California Highway Patrol (CHP) helicopter crew rescued a stranded climber Jul. 19 from a 10,000-ft. cliff in the High Sierra.

Lilium has agreed to partner with SEA Group, the operator of airports in Milan, and Skyports Infrastructure to develop an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft network across Lombardy.

Smith Myers launched Artemis+, a next-generation version of its Artemis line of mobile phone detection, location, and communication systems, this week at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow.