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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through May 13 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 64–Tail Rotor–Tail Rotor Blades–Inspection.

The FAA is seeking comments by Jun. 2, 2025, on new special conditions for the EC175B’s 30-minute all engines operating power rating for search-and-rescue operations. Existing regulations do not cover this design feature. The special conditions took effect today, Apr. 16, 2025.

(Urban Air Mobility News) – After two years of collaboration across more than 80 organizations, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) has introduced the Complete Air Traffic System (CATS) Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Future Skies. It sets out a strategic and operational pathway for airspace integration through 2045.

RECARO Aircraft Seating and the Embraer subsidiary presented their new lightweight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) seating at last week’s Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025 in Hamburg, Germany.

The flight data monitoring and flight operations quality assurance provider has officially taken on the new name.

As part of the 2025 National Pause for General Aviation Safety campaign, VAI encourages pilots to commit to reviewing safety materials to avoid loss of control in-flight (LOC-I), one of the top three causes of fatal helicopter accidents.

Technology experts join forces to create start-up company focused on building hybrid–electric engines. Interested in having your company featured in VAI Daily? Read this story to find out how VAI members can sign up to appear in VAI Member Spotlight!

The agency has published March 2025 data in its Rotorcraft Accident Dashboard, which covers Part 27, Part 29, and restricted-category helicopter accidents involving US-registered aircraft.

(Unofficial Networks) – A Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Aviation Unit helicopter crew hoisted a hiker who fell down a cliff Apr. 13 along the Pacific Crest Trail.

The new Airbus helicopter will allow the Northern California air medical operator to expand in-flight treatment for patients in critical condition.