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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a correction for Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-0215-E, released Nov. 14, 2024. The new AD, ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Hub Sleeves – Inspection, takes effect Feb. 18, 2026.

If it can happen to another pilot, it can happen to you.

That’s why studying helicopter incidents and accidents is an excellent way to sharpen your aviation decision-making (ADM) skills.

In this VAI Webinar from Feb. 10, 2026, utility and helicopter air ambulance pilot and instructor Jessica Meiris engages the audience in real-world ADM using submissions from the FAA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System. She leads webinar participants in exploring ways to mitigate risk and highlights the complexity of operational choices, reinforcing that sound ADM isn’t just an acronym, it’s a mindset.

If it can happen to another pilot, it can happen to you.

That’s why studying helicopter incidents and accidents is an excellent way to sharpen your aviation decision-making (ADM) skills.

In this VAI Webinar from Feb. 10, 2026, utility and helicopter air ambulance pilot and instructor Jessica Meiris engages the audience in real-world ADM using submissions from the FAA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System. She leads webinar participants in exploring ways to mitigate risk and highlights the complexity of operational choices, reinforcing that sound ADM isn’t just an acronym, it’s a mindset.

Texas-based Bell is displaying the helicopter at this week’s World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The company has secured a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate to install its Heli-Utility-Basket on the Bell 505.

We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s Salute to Excellence Awards. This prestigious annual program spotlights the people and teams whose daily work sets benchmarks for safe, professional operations and who exhibit a dedication to advancing the vertical aviation industry.

There’s rarely one “correct” answer in aviation, but there’s always a responsible one. In our next VAI Webinar, this afternoon at 1:00 pm eastern (UTC-5), utility and helicopter air ambulance pilot Jessica Meiris will lead participants in exploring how sound aeronautical decision-making (ADM) yields the best decisions.

Recognizing leaders in safety, service, and operational performance. Alexandria, Virginia, USA (Feb. 10, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has selected the 2026 recipients of its Salute to Excellence Awards, an annual recognition of high performance in vertical aviation. The awards spotlight the people and teams whose daily work sets benchmarks for safe, professional operations […]

(Business Wire) – The Brazos Safety Systems flight data monitoring (FDM) analytics program will work within the FlyGarmin ecosystem under the new partnership.