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VAI Daily

Apr. 3, 2026

Bring a colleague for free, learn critical skills at inaugural VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference

Now through Apr. 24, register yourself for the VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference and get a complimentary registration for a colleague! The conference will feature sessions on advanced aeronautical decision-making with Bruce Webb of Airbus Helicopters and VAI’s Chris Hill; VFR best practices, decision-making and IIMC, and estimating distance with Michael Becker of Becker Helicopters Pilot Academy; and much more. The conference takes place May 27–29 in Sanur, Bali, Indonesia.

Blue Helicopter Flying Low Over an Alaskan Glacier

VAI Daily

Apr. 3, 2026

Temporary IFPs upcoming at Alaska’s Kenai Airport

Upcoming temporary instrument flight procedures (IFPs) at Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN) in Kenai, Alaska, will affect flight operations this summer due to the closure of the main runway (RWY02L/20R) and the use of a new temporary runway (RWY03/21). In response, Hughes Aerospace has developed temporary instrument approach procedures for pilots.

VAI Daily

Apr. 3, 2026

TOMORROW: FAASTeam webinar about It’s OK to STAY initiative

The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) virtual webinar, which will discuss the new VAI and United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) safety campaign and feature the USHST’s Chris Baur, takes place tomorrow, Saturday, Apr. 4, at 10:00 am eastern (UTC-4).

VAI Daily

Apr. 3, 2026

Report: eVTOL market approaches turning point

(Futurism) – A new report from IMARC Group forecasts that the global electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft market will expand from a 2025 value of $15.5 billion to $39 billion by 2034.

VAI Daily

Apr. 3, 2026

Donna Itzoe joins AAMS board of directors

The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) has appointed Donna Itzoe, senior VP and chief communications and events officer at the University of Maryland Global Campus, to its board.

VAI Daily

Apr. 3, 2026

USHST safety seminar and luncheon May 20

Join fellow helicopter professionals for an interactive United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) safety seminar Wed., May 20, in Mesa, Arizona. Enjoy lunch with your peers and learn about the USHST, which is focused on real-world operational risk, decision-making, and lessons learned.

VAI Daily

Apr. 3, 2026

Don’t forget to fill out the annual GA and Part 135 survey

The 48th Annual General Aviation (GA) and Part 135 Activity Survey is still ongoing and takes just 15 minutes to complete. Click on the headline above for more information on how the results of this critical resource help assess the need for aviation infrastructure and evaluate the impact of safety initiatives.

VAI Daily

Apr. 3, 2026

Stranded skipper airlifted after clinging to South Devon cliff

(BBC) – Lifeboat and helicopter rescue crews found the man 100 m (328 ft.) above the sea in South Devon, England, after reports that his boat had run aground.

VAI Daily

Apr. 3, 2026

Avincis boosts air ambulance services in Canary Islands

Avincis has secured a contract to expand air ambulance services in the Canary Islands, adding a new base in Fuerteventura.

VAI Daily

Apr. 3, 2026

Precision Aviation expands Safran repair network to 5 facilities

Precision Aviation Group has expanded its Safran Electrical & Power Authorized Repair Center Network to five facilities with the addition of EFIX in Brazil and PAG Australia in Queensland.