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VAI Daily

Jun. 10, 2026

How an egg changed the course of aviation history

Bell is sharing the story about the engineer, pilot, and experiment that helped launch the OEM more than 90 years ago.

VAI Daily

Jun. 10, 2026

Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117 D-3

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 9, requires a one-time inspection of the affected swashplates and corrective actions, if necessary.

VAI Daily

Jun. 10, 2026

Final FAA AD: Personal locator beacon on Airbus H160-B

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 9, requires performing a functional test of the personal locator beacon and inspecting the rope connection to the emergency life-raft system.

VAI Daily

Jun. 10, 2026

Final FAA AD: Various helicopters

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 9, requires performing repetitive visual inspections of the auxiliary servo assembly, a fluorescent penetrant inspection of the yaw pedal damper housing, and corrective actions, if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report of a loss of tail-rotor authority due to auxiliary system fluid loss caused by a yaw pedal damper housing fatigue fracture and attachment bolt fatigue fracture.

VAI Daily

Jun. 10, 2026

Final FAA AD: Airbus H160-B

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 9, requires removing the jettisonable window and, depending on the results, replacing the locking fingers; inspecting and installing any missing retaining rings; and inspecting the left-hand side and right-hand side emergency-handle latch covers. It also requires replacing the covers or reinstalling airworthy covers, if necessary.

Press Releases

Jun. 3, 2026

June 3, 2026 – VAI Calls for 2027 Salute to Excellence Nominations

Nominate your peers, mentors, and heroes for exceptional service by Aug. 31, 2026 Alexandria, VA (June 3, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has opened the nomination period for its 2027 Salute to Excellence Awards, an annual program that honors outstanding individuals and teams across the full spectrum of vertical flight. Nominees and nominators do […]

VAI Daily

Jun. 3, 2026

Welcome to VAI Weekly, your source for everything vertical aviation

Today marks the launch of VAI Weekly, a new VAI communications product that combines the fast-paced, quick-consumption nature of the news cycle with in-depth original stories, member announcements, and other exclusive content, including occasional long-form features.

VAI Daily

Jun. 3, 2026

Rotortrade reflects on successful Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference

The global helicopter dealer looks back on the inaugural VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference, where 140 professionals from across aviation gathered last week in Bali, Indonesia, for two-plus days of presentations, breakout sessions, and other collaborative opportunities.

VAI Daily

Jun. 3, 2026

Airbus partners with Mistral AI to expand use of AI across its operations

The OEM’s collaboration with the European artificial intelligence (AI) company supports the goal of placing AI at the core of Airbus operations and processes, from initial design to onboard capabilities.