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VAI Daily

Jun. 24, 2026

USCG helicopter crashes during Alaska training mission

(Fox News) – The US Coast Guard (USCG) MH-60 Jayhawk went down in an area near Harbor Mountain outside Sitka on Monday morning, Jun. 22, injuring four crew members on board.

VAI Daily

Jun. 24, 2026

NTSB final report: Bell 206L-1, Chimney Rock, Montana, Apr. 4, 2026

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of this accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain while performing a low-altitude circling takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

VAI Daily

Jun. 24, 2026

The blind spot called ‘experience’

(AIN) – After 25 years of placing professionals in Part 91 roles, aviation recruiter–consultant Sheryl Barden says the candidates who give her pause are rarely the ones who admit they don’t know something. It’s the ones who seem convinced they already have all the answers.

VAI Daily

Jun. 24, 2026

Metro partners with Tejas Advanced Solutions on H125 for TXDPS

Metro Aviation, through a collaboration with Austin, Texas–based engineering firm Tejas Advanced Solutions, has delivered a highly customized, mission-ready Airbus H125 to the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) Aircraft Operations Division.

VAI Daily

Jun. 24, 2026

WYVERN releases ‘Post-Maintenance Flight Check Guidance Document’

A maintenance release says the work is done. It doesn’t say the aircraft is ready to fly. That gap is where accidents happen. WYVERN’s newest safety resource, the “Post-Maintenance Flight Check Guidance Document,” is designed to give operators a practical framework for making smarter, safer return-to-service decisions.

VAI Daily

Jun. 24, 2026

Aero NextGen Solution Finder Hub now free for all aviation companies

The aviation-specific platform is engineered to match operators with vetted software and consulting providers across more than 60 solution categories and over 60 providers.

VAI Daily

Jun. 24, 2026

Flight Path to America’s 250th (VIDEO)

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday July 4, the FAA is commemorating the country’s aviation heroes and heritage by highlighting significant milestones in American aviation history.

VAI Daily

Jun. 24, 2026

Cadorath expands Airbus repair capabilities to include H135, H145 platforms

Cadorath Aerospace continues to expand its repair capabilities in Canada through its ongoing collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, now supporting specialized single-part repair work across additional Airbus platforms, including the H135 and H145.

VAI Daily

Jun. 24, 2026

VAI announces staffing changes to support 5-year strategic plan

The updated structure aligns staff roles with the association’s priorities in safety, advocacy, data, workforce development, events, and member value.

VAI Daily

Jun. 24, 2026

Who’s the best helicopter pilot you ever saw?

In the latest edition of the US Helicopter Safety Team newsletter, VAI Senior Director of Safety Chris Hill explains that while being the “best pilot” is a myth, doing the right thing, even when nobody’s watching, is the right approach.