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(VAI Daily) – The premier global vertical aviation event debuts under new branding, showcasing innovation, safety, and industry growth.

(VAI Daily) – The US Helicopter Safety Team’s industry cochair says robust private–public partnerships are key to integrating advanced air mobility aircraft into the IFR environment.

(VAI Daily) – The Sikorsky Innovations director explains the mindset behind his company’s culture.

(VAI Daily) – The annual Meet the Regulators panel discusses the potential expansion of FAA weather cameras with state departments of transportation equipment and the importance of a safety management system compliance declaration for all operators.

(VAI Daily) – Following a short post-VERTICON break, the e-newsletter will return on Tuesday, Mar. 18.

The Chinese company has now flown its pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 19 countries.

(The Trek) – A staff member of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in Blue River, British Columbia, recalls a recent helicopter skiing trip before preparing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail.

Paul Stone, formerly chief test pilot for Volocopter, has joined the United Kingdom–based electric aircraft company.

(AIN) – Airbus Helicopters is taking a break from development of the CityAirbus electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. While it plans to continue flying the prototype electric aircraft this year after its first flight in 2024, the company is also pausing the program due to a lack of progress in battery technology.

(Aviation Week) – Enstrom hopes to achieve certification of a crash-resistant fuel system on its turbine-engine 480 helicopter family in June, paving the way for follow-on approval of the piston-powered 280XF and clearing the company to resume sales to the US market.