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CHC Helicopter has signed a memorandum of understanding with Namibian aviation operator Court Helicopters.

In the April 2025 VAI Flight Report video, VAI COO Mike Hertzendorf walks through some highlights of the association’s recent accomplishments on members’ behalf, as well as VAI’s 30-plus member benefits.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.

VAI has partnered with the Air Charter Safety Foundation to bring VAI members all the benefits of the FAA’s voluntary Aviation Safety Action Program at a below-market cost.

Airbus talks with Custom Helicopters CEO Jed Hansen, who explains the impact the Super Puma is having on the Canadian company’s vital firefighting operations.

Helicopter operator NHV Group and wind-turbine manufacturer Vestas are collaborating to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from helicopter operations. As part of a multiyear contract, NHV will conduct dedicated crew-change operations for Vestas’s offshore operations in the North Sea, which will entail using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Metro Aviation has achieved AS9100 certification, highlighting its commitment to quality, safety, and meeting strict aviation industry standards.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 04 – Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment, becomes effective May 7, 2025.

The General Civil Aviation Agency of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved the design for the planned transformation of the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal helipad into a hybrid heliport for both helicopter and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft operations.