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Archer Aviation is planning to develop an electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi network around New York City under a partnership with United Airlines.

The FAA is seeking comments through Jun. 2 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which requires regular lubrication and testing of the window-locking fingers of each jettisonable window, as outlined in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD. The FAA AD becomes effective May 2, 2025.

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has released its April 2025 safety report, which covers various metrics, including average accident rates and average fatal-accident rates for the past five years.

A draft executive order from the Trump administration is poised to significantly reshape the way wildland firefighting is conducted in the United States—changes that will directly affect operators and other Vertical Aviation International members who conduct and support aerial firefighting operations.

The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) has renewed accreditation for Life Link III, including its helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft bases in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

By joining one of VAI’s industry advisory councils, formerly known as working groups, VAI members can contribute their expertise on vital industry topics and serve as leaders within the vertical aviation community.

With over 40% of its workforce made up of veterans, Metro Aviation proudly supports military talent and is now officially approved as a US Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge employer. The DOD SkillBridge program allows active-duty service members to gain valuable civilian work experience during their final six months of service.

The FAA will host Drone Safety Day on Apr. 26. The annual campaign, which began in 2019, is dedicated to educating the drone community about the importance of flying safely and highlights the good that drones contribute to our community.

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD. The FAA is issuing this AD to address an unsafe condition.

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD. The FAA is issuing this AD to address an unsafe condition.