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The FAA is withdrawing an airworthiness directive (AD) published Mar 13, 2025, after further testing demonstrated that the non-compliant rate of porosity in certain high-pressure turbine blades does not affect their service life.

The Air Methods operator has opened a new base, Native Air 24, at Artesia General Hospital. It joins a network of six Native Air bases across the state.

The Texas-based air medical operator is implementing a flight data monitoring (FDM) program from Brazos to provide post-flight analytics, assessments, and safety warnings.

The maker of the Cloudburst Fire Bucket supports helicopter operators across various sectors, including firefighting, construction, agricultural support, and emergency response. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member company can be in the Spotlight!

Volatus Aerospace will provide a heavy-lift remotely piloted aircraft system to help J.D. Irving crews plant trees in remote areas of New Brunswick, Canada.

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is conducting a series of studies, including with a specialized simulator, to understand how motion, vibration, and other factors from riding in an air taxi affect passenger comfort. The data will help guide design and operational practices for future air taxis.

The Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions initiative is highlighting a new FAA Office of Airports Q&A that clarifies Grant Assurance 40, which prohibits airports from restricting the availability of 100LL fuel until an alternative fuel meets the established criteria for unleaded avgas.

The National Agricultural Aviation Association reminds ag operators that safety should always be the top priority for operational go-no-go decisions, with work quality second and productivity third.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb at night from a confined-area landing zone, which resulted in striking a tree and losing control.

(CBS News) – Helicopter and drone crews are assisting with the rescue of a hiker who fell down a ravine Jun. 21 at Mount Rinjani on Lombok Island.