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VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

Turkish military helicopters involved in midair collision

(ABC News) – Two Turkish military training helicopters collided in midair Dec. 9 in Isparta, causing one of them to crash and resulting in the deaths of six people. The second helicopter landed safely.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

USHST releases monthly safety report for December 2024

The December 2024 safety report from the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is now available. The report covers various metrics, including average accident rates and average fatal-accident rates for the past five years.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

EASA off-site landing series offers tips for maneuvering (VIDEO)

The third episode of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) series about helicopter off-airfield landing site operations featuring Mona Seeberger focuses on maneuvering in the landing site and operating with personnel on the ground.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

Mercy Air participates in multiagency training exercise

The Air Methods operator based in Paso Robles, California, partnered with local emergency response, law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency dispatch teams for a mass-casualty drill at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area in Oceano.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

FAA Minute: Why should AMEs be concerned about a pilot’s AELS proficiency?

The FAA explains how aviation medical examiner (AME) requirements for testing pilots on the Aviation English Language Standard (AELS) differ from medical-certification requirements while highlighting that AMEs should obtain the complete medical history of a pilot.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

Archer announces plans to launch Abu Dhabi electric air taxi service

Archer Aviation has reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to establish commercial air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi starting in 2026.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

Manta displays full-scale mock-up of VTOL/STOL aircraft in China

Italian manufacturer Manta Aircraft debuted its ANN Plus hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)/short takeoff and landing (STOL) mock-up in November at the 2024 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

New pilot takes part in LifeFlight Australia rescue in desert

LifeFlight Australia is sharing a story about how one of its new pilots, Michael Adair, helped rescue two lost hikers Dec. 7 south of Kowanyama, Queensland.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

EHang CFO discusses eVTOL future at ICAO anniversary

EHang CFO Conor Yang took part in a panel discussion about how electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft can help drive a sustainable future during the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 80th anniversary celebration, which took place Dec. 4–5 in Chicago, Illinois.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

EASA releases report on sustainable aviation fuel in Europe

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) report on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) includes reference prices, an assessment of production capacity in the European Union, and an outline covering emerging trends in the SAF market.