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Four seats are open in three operator member categories. Each director elected will serve a term of three years beginning Jul. 1, 2026. Electronic election ballots have been distributed to VAI membership representatives of vertical aircraft operator members.

VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative Josh Rousseau will participate in a panel featuring area leaders who will discuss beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations during the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) New England Next Generation Aviation Summit 2026. The event takes place Mar. 19 in Burlington, Massachusetts.

The new low-impedance router option for the Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing (AEM) P139-HD digital audio system supports law enforcement and special-mission operators.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Mar. 23, requires inspecting the upper and lower pitch-rod end bearings on the pitch rods of the main rotor and taking corrective actions, if necessary. It also requires reporting the results of the inspection to the FAA, which is accepting comments through Apr. 20.

GPMS International has received an order from the Texas-based operator to equip three more Bell 407s with its Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system (HUMS).

The company has acquired the temperature control and ice protection systems maker and Cox subsidiary Prime Technology.

Tune in to VAI’s YouTube channel today and tomorrow to watch more than 40 helicopters fly into Atlanta, Georgia, for VERTICON 2026. The show takes place Mar. 9–12 (exhibits open Mar. 10–12).

In the winter 2026 edition of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) newsletter, Matt Johnson, an FAA designated pilot examiner, explains the weather problem created when pilots accept a flight after glancing at the weather product displayed on their electronic flight bag, see “all green,” and make the go decision without further exploration.

The helicopter dealership experienced more than 50% revenue growth and a 35% increase in transactions last year compared with 2024.

The agreement with the Western US tour operator allows the Canadian online booking company to expand its private air travel fleet by adding 49 Airbus H130 and Sikorsky S-76 helicopters.