VAI welcomes House T&I Committee passage of bipartisan ALERT Act to implement NTSB safety recommendations from 2025 midair accident VAI welcomes the passage of the bipartisan Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 by the US… Continue reading →
VAI welcomes new members that joined in February 2026 Learn more about the 38 operators, manufacturers, and suppliers that became members of VAI last month. Continue reading →
François’ Aviation Reflections: Inspiration for Our Future (VIDEO) Miss VERTICON 2026 in Atlanta? Watch VAI President and CEO François Lassale’s March message to see the electric atmosphere at… Continue reading →
Helicopter crashes on Kauai in Hawaii, killing 3 (VIDEO) (Associated Press) – An air tour helicopter went down Mar. 26 on a remote beach in Kauai, resulting in the… Continue reading →
Fast-paced flights, high-stake decisions Air medical pilots face intense, fast-paced solo missions in which risk analysis and safety programs are key to safe, lifesaving… Continue reading →
Revised EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B This revision to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD) ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Swashplate Bearing… Continue reading →
KULR to develop electric battery for eR66 with Robinson KULR Technology Group is partnering with Robinson Helicopter to design and integrate a lightweight, high-performance electric battery system for the… Continue reading →
Automation is no longer optional (Vertical magazine) – A test flight of the Garmin GFC 600H autopilot on the Robinson R66 shows how its safety… Continue reading →
ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition resembles Maybach interior (Robb Report) – Airbus Corporate Helicopters and Mercedes-Benz unveiled a new ACH145 with a luxury interior last month in Brazil,… Continue reading →
Eve Air Mobility flies eVTOL prototype for regulators The Embraer subsidiary flew its full-scale electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype aircraft for Brazilian government officials earlier this… Continue reading →
