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Archer Aviation is planning to launch a network of advanced air mobility hubs in the Los Angeles area by 2026, including a potential new vertiport near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

Irving, Texas–based CHC Helicopter has received a contract from RWE Renewables to support development of the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in Europe’s North Sea with a Leonardo AW139 and crew-change services.

(AirMed&Rescue) – The Arizona National Guard is deploying two Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk crews to Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR) to help support firefighters across Sacramento County.

The FAA recently mandated safety management systems (SMSs) for a large portion of helicopter operators. To help demystify the new rule, VAI brought together a team of experts at our Aug. 8, 2024, webinar to explain who needs to comply, how to fully implement a formal SMS, and how to submit a SMS declaration of […]

Looking for help funding your aviation education? VAI members can apply for 2025 VAI scholarships in aviation maintenance, commercial helicopter pilot ratings, and pilot safety through Nov. 8, 2024.

(AIN) – Beta Technologies has obtained an FAA letter of authorization to begin dual-seat pilot training with its Alia 250 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

(KHOU) – A Memorial Hermann Life Flight helicopter crew made a precautionary landing Aug. 7 into Godwin Park in the Meyerland area of Houston. The crew experienced a possible maintenance issue, according to hospital officials.

(AP) – According to local officials, an Air Dynasty–owned Airbus AS350 crashed shortly after takeoff Aug. 7 from Tribhuvan International Airport (VNKT) in Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.

(WRC-TV) – An AH-64 Apache crashed during routine flight training Aug. 5 at the US Army base at Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker) in Dale County, Alabama. A flight instructor died and a student pilot sustained injuries in the accident.

Bell Textron has conducted more than 20 demonstration flights across South America with the Bell 429 Designer Series, including stops in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.