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VAI Daily

Mar. 13, 2025

Proposed FAA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2F and 2R

The FAA is seeking comments by Apr. 28 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require the replacement of affected high-pressure turbine blades, as specified in a related European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD.

VAI Daily

Mar. 13, 2025

New Zealand relaxes rules on visas for aviation investors

New Zealand relaxes rules on visas for aviation investors New Zealand Visa’s now available for Investors. While at Verticon 2025, take time during the show to find out more about some of the opportunities available to become a New Zealander in the Active Investor Programme and the new pathway to residency or citizenship of New Zealand. The active investor […]

VAI Daily

Mar. 12, 2025

Opinion: Helicopters and eVTOLs, the case for collaboration, not competition

(Rotor Pro) – Randy Rowles, who has been an FAA pilot examiner for more than 20 years for all helicopter certificates and ratings, shares his perspective after a visit to drone operator Wing in Dallas, Texas.

VAI Daily

Mar. 12, 2025

Vertical Flight Society addresses eVTOL aircraft market churn

(AIN) – Mike Hirshberg, the group’s director of strategy, spoke about electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft companies during a Mar. 11 panel at VERTICON 2025. He specifically noted breaking news that a Chinese company has agreed to buy German firm Volocopter.

VAI Daily

Mar. 12, 2025

Air Rescue UK, Brim Aviation to form hoist-training joint venture

(AirMed&Rescue) – Hoist operations provider Air Rescue UK (United Kingdom) and specialized helicopter operations firm Brim Aviation are planning to offer hoist-training programs and support services for US operators.

VAI Daily

Mar. 12, 2025

Leonardo announces helicopter orders at VERTICON 2025

(AIN) – Leonardo inked orders for a dozen helicopters on Mar. 11, including from Petroleum Air Services, Gama Aviation, and Alaska’s North Slope Borough.