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VAI Daily

Feb. 6, 2025

EASA releases 2025 European Aviation Environmental Report

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) report includes an overview of the aviation sector’s decarbonization efforts and an update on sustainable aviation fuel.

VAI Daily

Feb. 6, 2025

VAI, other aviation groups underscore commitment to safety

A group of aviation associations has issued a joint statement reiterating their commitment to safety and their confidence in the ability of the National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA to determine the causes of a series of recent high-profile accidents in the United States to help prevent future tragedies.

VAI Daily

Feb. 6, 2025

Proposed FAA AD: Leonardo A119 and AW119 MkII helicopters

The FAA is seeking comments by Mar. 24, 2025, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require installing a battery-discharge detector and revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual, as specified in a related European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD.

VAI Daily

Feb. 6, 2025

Vjaitra Air Mobility takes wraps off VJ220 eVTOL aircraft

(Urban Air Mobility News) – The Indian air taxi start-up has introduced a five-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

VAI Daily

Feb. 6, 2025

Safran secures EASA certification of electric motor for AAM

Safran Electrical & Power has obtained European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for its ENGINeUS 100 motor, which is designed for advanced air mobility (AAM) applications.

VAI Daily

Feb. 6, 2025

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117 helicopters

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62–Main Rotor–Swashplate Inner and Outer Ring Bolts–Inspection/Replacement, becomes effective Feb. 19, 2025.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

VAI announces winners of 2025 POWER UP Photo Contest

This year’s results highlight excellence in vertical aviation photography, including from Grand Prize winner Christian Postl.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

Skyryse completes initial automated set-down (VIDEO)

The California-based company has conducted the first automated landing using its SkyOS operating system in a modified Robinson helicopter.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

FAA seeks to renew info collection on aerial navaids

The FAA is seeking comments by Apr. 7, 2025, about its intention to request approval to collect information involving aerial navigation aids and electrical/electronic facilities owned and operated by state and local governments, businesses, and private citizens for use by the flying public.

VAI Daily

Feb. 5, 2025

The commercial ticket myth: A helicopter pilot runs into FAA regs

The latest edition of the US Helicopter Safety Team newsletter includes a story about a Texas helicopter pilot who offered Christmas tours, unaware that he was breaking FAA regulations.