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VAI Daily

Apr. 11, 2025

Helicopter crashes into Hudson River, killing 6 (VIDEO)

(Vertical magazine) – A Bell 206L-4 LongRanger appeared to break apart before falling into the Hudson River Apr. 10 near New York City, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and five passengers.

VAI Daily

Apr. 11, 2025

FAA opens 2024 GA survey to operators of multiple aircraft

The FAA has started accepting responses from owners and operators of multiple aircraft for its 2024 General Aviation (GA) and Part 135 Activity Survey. The survey measures safety, determines funding, and informs the impact of aviation on the US economy.

VAI Daily

Apr. 11, 2025

Boumarang acquires Wavedrone maritime drone platform

(GlobeNewswire) – Hydrogen–powered drone maker Boumarang has purchased the intellectual property rights for the Wavedrone autonomous aerial drone system from Faroe Islands–based Shore House IVF.

VAI Daily

Apr. 11, 2025

HHLA Sky merges with Third Element Aviation

(Commercial UAV News) – German mobile robotics provider HHLA Sky is combining business operations with drone maker Third Element Aviation.

VAI Daily

Apr. 11, 2025

New Zealand plans replacement of entire SH-2G(I) fleet

(Global Defense News) – The 2025 Defence Capability Plan, released Apr. 7, outlines the New Zealand government’s intention to replace the Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite fleet in operation with the Royal New Zealand Navy.

Advocacy Resources

Apr. 11, 2025

VTOL Advocate – March 31, 2025

VAI Daily

Apr. 11, 2025

Can testosterone meds affect your medical certificate? (VIDEO)

In this FAA Pilot Minute, FAA Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup explains how different medications prescribed for low testosterone may affect the status of your medical certificate.

VAI Daily

Apr. 11, 2025

Unsecured penguin ruled cause of helicopter crash in South Africa

(BBC) – According to the South African Civil Aviation Authority, a penguin inside a box slipped off a passenger’s lap and hit the pilot’s controls, which led to the Jan. 19 helicopter accident.