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VAI Daily

Oct. 28, 2025

AI-enabled drone can help spot wildfires (VIDEO)

(CNN) – LifeSparrow Solutions, a Hong Kong–based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded in 2022, uses drone technology to assist with firefighting and search-and-rescue operations.

VAI Daily

Oct. 28, 2025

Companies prep liquid hydrogen tanks for aircraft tests

Fabrum, AMSL Aero, and Stralis Aircraft conducted the first fueling of Fabrum’s new composite liquid hydrogen tanks Oct. 28 at Christchurch Airport (NZCH) in New Zealand.

VAI Daily

Oct. 28, 2025

Outerlink introduces Air IP upgrade for Bell 407

Outerlink Global Solutions has obtained an FAA supplemental type certificate to install its Air IP broadband communications system on the Bell 407.

VAI Daily

Oct. 28, 2025

McDermott helicopters return home after fighting fires in Greece

A Boeing 747 airplane transported six McDermott Aviation heavy-lift firefighting helicopters—two Bell 214STs and four Bell 214Bs—from the European country to various locations in Australia. Four of the company’s firefighting aircraft remain in Greece.

VAI Daily

Oct. 28, 2025

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 and EC635

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Nov. 10 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Control – Ball Bearing Control System – Inspection. It will supersede AD 2025-0108, issued May 8, 2025.

VAI Daily

Oct. 28, 2025

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS365, and EC155

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Control – Upper Ball Bearing End of the Main Rotor Servo-Controls – Inspection, takes effect Nov. 10.

Advocacy Resources

Oct. 27, 2025

The VTOL Advocate – October 27, 2025

Federal Updates FAA Revises Helicopter Routes, Zones Near KDCA, KIAD, KBWI ROTOR Act Advances following Bipartisan Committee Approval State and Local Updates Florida Looks to Advance AAM Infrastructure News from VAI’s Western US Regional Representative “Word from the Street,” by Chuck Street, VAI Western US Regional Representative International Updates EASA Releases First ReFuelEU Aviation Annual […]

VAI Daily

Oct. 27, 2025

Canadian companies win research funding for anti-ice systems

(FlightGlobal) – A group of Canadian companies will receive funding to develop sustainable aviation technology, including anti-ice systems for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that is part of a Horizon Aircraft–led project.

VAI Daily

Oct. 27, 2025

Helicopter crews hoist pair after airplane crash in New Jersey

(NJ.com) – Two Delaware State Police helicopter crews helped rescue a pilot and passenger from a partially submerged small airplane Oct. 25 in Mannington Township.

VAI Daily

Oct. 27, 2025

USHST publishes October 2025 safety data

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has released its monthly safety report for October. The report covers various metrics, including average accident rates and average fatal-accident rates for the past five years.