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The association has promoted Cade Clark to executive VP, Sarah Arnold to chief of staff, Theresa Marr to senior director of government affairs, and Emily Monahan to assistant director, exhibits and experience.

VAI members receive discounts to attend and exhibit at VERTICON® (formerly HAI HELI-EXPO) and other VAI events. VERTICON 2026 takes place Mar. 9–12 (exhibits open Mar. 10–12) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Bell 505, introduced in 2017 and based on the Bell 206L-4, currently operates in more than 55 countries.

The Arizona Pilots Association presented the 2026 Ruth Reinhold Award to Sarah Nilsson, associate professor at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University, on Feb. 7 in Phoenix.

Stefan Thomé, head of programs for Airbus Helicopters, explains how the OEM’s approach to continuous development, including on the H145M and H160M platforms, helps meet the changing demands of military operators.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 05 – Time Limits/Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment, takes effect Feb. 25, 2026.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a correction for Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-0215-E, released Nov. 14, 2024. The new AD, ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Hub Sleeves – Inspection, takes effect Feb. 18, 2026.

If it can happen to another pilot, it can happen to you.

That’s why studying helicopter incidents and accidents is an excellent way to sharpen your aviation decision-making (ADM) skills.

In this VAI Webinar from Feb. 10, 2026, utility and helicopter air ambulance pilot and instructor Jessica Meiris engages the audience in real-world ADM using submissions from the FAA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System. She leads webinar participants in exploring ways to mitigate risk and highlights the complexity of operational choices, reinforcing that sound ADM isn’t just an acronym, it’s a mindset.

If it can happen to another pilot, it can happen to you.

That’s why studying helicopter incidents and accidents is an excellent way to sharpen your aviation decision-making (ADM) skills.

In this VAI Webinar from Feb. 10, 2026, utility and helicopter air ambulance pilot and instructor Jessica Meiris engages the audience in real-world ADM using submissions from the FAA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System. She leads webinar participants in exploring ways to mitigate risk and highlights the complexity of operational choices, reinforcing that sound ADM isn’t just an acronym, it’s a mindset.