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VAI Daily

Sep. 19, 2025

NTSB final report: Robinson R22, Taylor, Texas, Aug. 3, 2025

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a skid contacting the terrain. Investigators cited the flight instructor’s improper judgment to allow the student pilot to manipulate the flight controls at a low altitude/hover as a contributing factor.

VAI Daily

Sep. 19, 2025

NTSB final report: Bell 47G, Assumption, Minnesota, Jul. 31, 2025

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from attitude-inducing unporting of the fuel.

Press Releases

Sep. 19, 2025

September 19, 2025 – VAI Honors Frank Robinson’s Induction into National Aviation Hall of Fame

Robinson Helicopter founder honored for impact on civil aviation. Alexandria, VA (Sept. 19, 2025) — Vertical Aviation International (VAI) celebrates the late Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company, on his official induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Robinson, who passed away in 2022 at age 92, left behind an enduring legacy of […]

VAI Daily

Sep. 19, 2025

Recoil tank assists firefighters in Western United States

The Recoil Aerospace Tsunami Internal aerial fire suppression system helped Montana-based UH-60 Black Hawk operator Central Copters battle wildfires during August in Colorado and California.

VAI Daily

Sep. 19, 2025

XTI Aerospace praises FAA eVTOL integration program

(PR Newswire) – The maker of the TriFan 600 says the FAA’s new eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) Integration Pilot Program is a step forward for the entire powered-lift industry.

VAI Daily

Sep. 19, 2025

RotorTechnics expands MRO services in Malta

The company plans to invest in new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities and equipment while launching a new training academy for helicopter engineers.

VAI Daily

Sep. 19, 2025

Military helicopter crashes near base in Washington state

(CNN) – According to a US Army official, a military helicopter crashed Sep. 17 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Pierce County.

VAI Daily

Sep. 19, 2025

USHST releases August 2025 safety report

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

VAI Daily

Sep. 19, 2025

TRU virtual reality simulator earns FAA qualification (VIDEO)

The FAA has issued Level 7 qualification for Textron subsidiary TRU Simulation + Training’s Veris virtual reality flight simulator.

VAI Daily

Sep. 19, 2025

Ascendance expands support for Malaysian operators

The company has reached agreements with Pen Aviation and Pahang Aerospace City Development to support the development of the advanced air mobility ecosystem in the country.