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Oct
02
2025

FAA Updates Helicopter Routes, Zones at DCA, IAD and BWI

Posted by Admin

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today published updated helicopter route charts as part of its regular 52-day update cycle, including permanent changes following the January 29 midair collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). This also includes modifications to helicopter zones at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

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Tags: FAA Helicopter Routes
Categories: Press Releases


Sep
29
2025

VAI Applauds FAA Policy Enabling OSHA-Approved Harnesses for Human External Cargo

Posted by Admin

Alexandria, Va. (Sep. 26, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) welcomes the recently implemented FAA policy on fall-protection harnesses used by utility line workers when performing human external cargo (HEC) activities. The policy expands operator options to include US government–accepted harnesses that meet standards recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and accepted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The change ensures uniformity, improving safety and supporting compliance with local, state, and federal rules.

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Tags: FAA HEC VAI
Categories: Press Releases


Sep
12
2025

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils New Plan to Fast-Track Advanced Air Mobility Vehicles

Posted by Admin

Friday, September 12, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to accelerate the deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles. These new technologies have the potential to transform aviation, including expanding connectivity to rural American communities, reducing road congestion in urban areas, and enhancing emergency services or medical transport. The action follows President Trump’s executive order to unleash American drone dominance. 

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Tags: AAM Drone FAA
Categories: Press Releases


Aug
05
2025

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Rule to Unleash American Drone Dominance as Part of His Innovation Agenda

Posted by Admin

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a new proposed rule – Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This rule will unleash American innovation safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system.

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Tags: BVLOS Drone FAA UAS
Categories: Press Releases


Jul
29
2025

FAA Accident Report: NORTH BEND, NE

Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT STRUCK POWER LINES DAMAGING THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES AND TAIL BOOM, NORTH BEND, NE.

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Tags: FAA NE NORTH BEND
Categories: Press Releases


Jul
24
2025

AVIDYNE ANNOUNCES CERTIFICATION OF VANTAGE 12 FOR CIRRUS

Posted by Admin

Melbourne, FL. – July 24, 2025 – Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the Vantage 12 Flight Display System for retrofit in Cirrus aircraft. The Vantage 12 upgrade is initially targeted for retrofit in the more than 4,000 Entegra-equipped and pre-Entegra Cirrus SR20/22 Series aircraft.

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Tags: Avidyne Corporation FAA
Categories: Press Releases


Jun
13
2025

FAA Drone Detection Testing

Posted by Admin

The FAA will conduct drone-detection testing near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, from June 16-27. 

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Tags: Drone FAA
Categories: Press Releases


Jun
12
2025

FAA Statement on Updated DCA Helicopter Charts

Posted by Admin

Thursday, June 12, 2025 - As part of the FAA’s continuous efforts to improve safety in the National Capital Region, the agency has published modifications to helicopter zones and routes around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). 

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Tags: FAA
Categories: Press Releases


Apr
28
2025

VAI Applauds FAA Decision on Improvement to Medical Certification

Posted by Admin

Alexandria, VA (Apr. 28, 2025) -- Vertical Aviation International (VAI) commends the FAA for its decision to halt implementation of a controversial policy that would have classified pilots’ incomplete medical certification applications as denied, the same category occupied by pilots who have been evaluated as unfit to fly.

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Tags: FAA VAI
Categories: Press Releases


Apr
23
2025

Rotorcraft Safety Roundtable Media Readout

Posted by Admin

The tragic January 29 midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport exposed hazards from the mix of helicopters and fixed-winged aircraft in the surrounding airspace. We took swift action by permanently restricting non-essential helicopter operations and eliminating helicopter and fixed-wing mixed traffic around the airport. 

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Tags: FAA Reagan Washington National Airport
Categories: Press Releases

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