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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 10d

Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility #AAM updates! Read #avgeek developments on #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft and other #eVTOL aircraft:
mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

Our newsletter also highlights events including the ICAAMS conference in Thailand! vtol.org/icaams

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 10d

FAA restricted airspace over South and Southwest Portland through Oct. 17 for "special security reasons."

Government helicopters keep watch over Portland ICE office, rattling neighborhoods

FAA restricted airspace over South and Southwest Portland through Oct. 17 for "special security reasons."

www.oregonlive.com

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 10d

"Shutdowns suck for DC’s economy."

From mere annoyances like museums closing — the NPS isn't going to try to close monuments or Rock Creek Park this shutdown — to more profound pains for federal workers and contractors who suddenly face financial uncertainty.

@maustermuhle.bsky.social @51st.news

The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for D.C.

You can’t legally get married, for one, and the city’s economy will take a hit.

51st.news

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 11d

The Electric VTOL News for Sept. 30 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes #avgeek updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer Aviation to Wisk Aero.
Please subscribe to stay informed!
mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 18d

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Sergei Sikorsky on September 18th at the age of 100. Sergei was the son of #aviation pioneer Igor #Sikorsky and a pioneer in his own right. He was the longest active member in VFS history, active for 80 years. #RIP

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 22d

Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility #AAM news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #eVTOL aircraft and #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft #aviation including Vertical Aerospace wing-borne flights! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 23d

The new #Vertiflite magazine is online! This issue features the US Army's Flight School Next #helicopter pilot training, along with stories about MagLev Aero, MightyFly and Sikorsky: vtol.org/news/septemb...

Join the Vertical Flight Society for a free subscription! vtol.org/what-we-do/b...

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 24d

Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility #AAM news and updates from the Vertical Flight Society! Read #avgeek developments on #eVTOL aircraft and #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft #aviation with our bi-weekly newsletter: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 25d

The Electric VTOL News for Sept. 16 is online! This issue of the Vertical Flight Society's premier resource for advanced air mobility #AAM includes news and updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies including Archer, Joby, Lilium and Supernal:
mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · Sep 9

Corporate members of the Vertical Flight Society are hiring, including Hutchinson, Odys Aviation, Bloomy, Cypress International and Avion Solutions. Check out VFS to learn more about these great job opportunities: mailchi.mp/vtol/vfs-cor...

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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · Aug 29

A string of helicopter unit closures reveals an Army in transformation, The War Horse reports.

Why is the Army chopping away at its chopper fleet?

A string of helicopter unit closures reveals an Army in transformation, The War Horse reports.

www.defensenews.com

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Will Guisbond @willguisbond.com · Sep 8

New from me: MOSAIC is causing some trouble as ambiguous language creates confusion surrounding the development of aircraft with highly automated flight controls.

Read more here on @theaircurrent.com: theaircurrent.com/regulation/m...

MOSAIC brings confusion to simplified flight controls

FAA’s final rule could force an about-face for how manufacturers develop highly automated flight controls

theaircurrent.com

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · Aug 20

Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility #AAM news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #eVTOL aircraft and #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft #aviation: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

Our eVTOL Aircraft Directory also has more than 1,100 concepts! evtol.news/aircraft

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Electric VTOL News for Aug. 19 is online! This issue of the Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes news and updates on #electric #eVTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies including Archer, Eve, Joby, Vertical, Wisk - and Lilium! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · Aug 7

Follow the Electric VTOL News for top #avgeek updates and events on #eVTOL #aviation! The latest advanced air mobility #AAM news from VFS Electric Aircraft Symposium #EAS2025 includes Robinson Helicopter and MagniX partnering to develop an electric R66 #helicopter! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · Aug 6

Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for the Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility #AAM newsletter! This issue features #aviation #eVTOL news from the VFS Electric Aircraft Symposium #EAS2025: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

(Photo: #China based Aossci Technology XC-150): evtol.news/aircraft

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · Aug 5

The Electric VTOL News for Aug. 5 is online! This issue of the Vertical Flight Society's premier advanced air mobility resource includes #eVTOL #aviation news from the Electric Aircraft Symposium #EAS2025 including the partnership between Robinson Helicopter and MagniX!
mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · Aug 4

The Vertical Flight Society is proud to announce Dr. Hyeonsoo Yeo as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Helicopter Society!

Dr. Yeo leads the Comprehensive Analysis and Structural Dynamics Group at the U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center. #helicopter #VTOL #eVTOL

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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · Jul 20

The delegation included Navigation Commissioners from Canada, Spain, Uganda, France, Saudi Arabia, Côte d'Ivoire, Singapore, Germany, Sweden, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Argentina, the Netherlands, Russia, and Brazil.

ICAO-Led Delegation Visits EHang HQ

EHang continues its eVTOL diplomacy streak with a visit from international navigation commissioners.

www.chinaevtolnews.com

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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · Jul 22

Big News for AutoFlight.

AutoFlight’s V2000CG Clinches Airworthiness Certificate

The cargo variant was also delivered to a customer.

www.chinaevtolnews.com

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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · Jul 23

Big News for Volant Aerotech.

Volant Wins $1.75B eVTOL Order with Thailand’s Pan Pacific

Pan Pacific will operate the VE25-100 for short-distance transport and emergency rescue in Thailand, the Maldives, and nearby regions.

www.chinaevtolnews.com

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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · Jul 23

According to the eVTOL maker, the partnership will focus on the research and production of high-safety airframe systems, as well as the development of cultural tourism demonstration projects to support the broader adoption of urban air mobility solutions.