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Joby Aviation has agreed to acquire Blade Air Mobility’s passenger-carrying business for up to $125 million. The transaction does not include Blade’s medical division, which will remain a separate public company.

In July, Bell welcomed 30 middle school students to its Amarillo Aircraft Assembly Center in Texas to learn about flight principles, engineering, aircraft manufacturing, and more.

The companies are exploring the development of an autonomous hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for defense applications.

The air medical operator is applauding members of the US Congress for introducing a bill to modernize Medicare reimbursement rates and protect access to emergency air medical services in rural areas of the United States.

VAI Calls for 2026 Salute to Excellence Nominations Nominate your peers, mentors, heroes for exceptional service by Oct. 17, 2025. Alexandria, VA (Aug. 1, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has opened the nomination period for its 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards, an annual program that honors outstanding individuals and teams across the full spectrum […]

(POWER UP magazine) – One of VAI’s newest member benefits, the VAI Member Online Community, offers members an exclusive way to connect with peers and vertical aviation experts to network and share knowledge.

(POWER UP magazine) – Your FAA medical exam isn’t just another doctor’s visit—it’s your ticket to the cockpit. Here are five dos and don’ts to help ensure your exam goes smoothly.

The OEM highlighted 3 of its more than 200 summer interns in recognition of 2025 National Intern Day on Jul. 31.

VAI members receive discounts to exhibit at and attend VERTICON (formerly HAI HELI-EXPO) and other VAI events. VERTICON 2026 takes place Mar. 9–12 (exhibits open Mar. 10–12), in Atlanta, Georgia.