FAA, US DOT announce suspension of visual separation in congested airspace to improve safety We will host a VAI Member Roundtable on Monday, Mar. 23, to gather industry feedback about the new operating requirements… Continue reading →
Asian Sky Group releases report on Asia-Pacific helicopter trends The report notes that the region experienced near-flat growth from 2024 to 2025, with a net increase of 30 helicopters,… Continue reading →
UK maps out priorities for air ambulance charities during 2026 The United Kingdom (UK) Air Ambulance Charities’ National Policy Position Statement 2026 sets key priorities for the year ahead, including… Continue reading →
How VAI’s new CEO is charting a course for the future (Vertical magazine) – Just over five months into the job, François Lassale has hit the ground running, and his excitement… Continue reading →
Metro Aviation highlights growth, new aircraft, future technology (Vertical magazine) – The company used its annual press briefing at last week’s VERTICON 2026 to discuss operational developments, new… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 20, requires repetitive visual inspections of the rear damper and corrective… Continue reading →
NTSB final report: Bell 407, Las Vegas, Nevada, Dec. 15, 2025 The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be an unidentified object… Continue reading →
Brazilian government gathers input on eVTOL, drone rules (Aeroflap) – Brazil’s Ministry of Ports and Airports is consulting industry companies, experts, and the public to help structure national… Continue reading →
Crews rescue people, pets after mudslide in Canada (VIDEO) (CTV News) – Search-and-rescue crews used a helicopter with a longline to airlift eight people, two dogs, and a cat… Continue reading →
Vertical Aerospace expands with battery pilot production line The new production line at the Vertical Energy Centre in Bristol, England, will support certification of the Valo electric vertical… Continue reading →
