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The FAA is accepting comments through Oct. 30 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Emergency Procedures Section – Amendment; ATA 42 – Integrated Modular Avionics – Ethernet Network – Inspection/Modification, takes effect Sep. 26, 2025. It will supersede AD 2022-0121, released Jun. 23, 2022.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA – Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Section Emergency Procedures – Amendment; ATA 42 – Integrated Modular Avionics – Ethernet Network – Inspection, takes effect Sep. 26, 2025. It will revise AD 2025-0142, issued Aug. 26, 2022.

The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker will participate in the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program along with US airlines, including partner United Airlines, and interested cities.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center signed an agreement Sep. 11 in Hampton, Virginia, to collaborate on advanced air mobility educational and workforce-development opportunities, as well as space exploration.

The short answer is yes. Test your knowledge with this FAA quiz to find out why.

By participating in one of VAI’s industry advisory councils, formerly known as working groups, members can contribute their expertise on vital industry topics and serve as leaders within the vertical aviation community.

VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative Josh Rousseau was elected to the council’s board of directors during the organization’s annual meeting Sep. 5–6 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Airbus Helicopters has published a Q&A with Daniela Dudek, H145 head of program, about developments with military and commercial variants of the helicopter.

Joby Aviation has reached an agreement to launch Blade helicopter flights on the Uber app as early as next year. Joby purchased Blade’s passenger-carrying business in August.