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VAI Weekly
September 9, 2026
Avincis introduces heat-ready helicopters in Extremadura, Spain(Vertical Plus) - Avincis has introduced two new helicopters to its helicopter air ambulance operation in Extremadura, replacing the Leonardo AW109E aircraft currently in service. The new helicopt ...
VAI Weekly
September 9, 2026
Robinson Unmanned R44 Airtruck demos offshore capabilities in LouisianaTwo days of flight operations put the unmanned variant of the Robinson R44 over an offshore-style deck, hosted by the Aviation Academy of Louisiana.
VAI Weekly
September 9, 2026
California regional park police officers honored for Mission Peak rescueTwo officers in the East Bay Regional Park District Air Support Unit in Livermore, California, have been recognized for their efforts in saving a 7-year-old child who experienced a medical emergen ...
VAI Weekly
September 9, 2026
Malaysian authorities recover remains of all 5 aboard crashed FDS helicopter(AP) - Authorities on Sep. 9 recovered the remains of all five people aboard a Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter that crashed on Malaysia’s Borneo island the day before. An investigation into ...
VAI Weekly
September 8, 2026
Japan’s fire and disaster management agency orders its 1st Airbus H160Purpose-built to serve at the front lines of crises, the aircraft’s primary role will be rapid aerial reconnaissance and real-time visual intelligence gathering during major natural disasters.
VAI Weekly
September 8, 2026
California bans drones within 400 ft. of concerts(PickDrones) - California’s legislature passed A.B.2113 on Aug. 27, 2026, banning unauthorized drone flights within 400 ft. of ticketed outdoor concerts, sports events, and performances at venues ...
VAI Weekly
September 8, 2026
VAI: TSA roundtables ultimately will help operators meet BVLOS security requirementsAs we await the final rulemaking on Part 108, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is asking unmanned aircraft system operators and industry associations to participate in closed te ...
VAI Weekly
September 8, 2026
Helicopters play crucial role in Himalayan flood rescues(AIN) - Over the past few weeks, following devastating floods in Nepal, a mix of military and private rotorcraft operators have been flying nonstop sorties across the 30-mile corridor where floods ...
VAI Weekly
September 8, 2026
NTSB final report: Bell 206-L4, Cedar City, Utah, May 23, 2026The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of this accident to be
the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control while manipulating the engine governor ...
VAI Weekly
September 8, 2026
Veryon acquires Polaris AeroAviation maintenance software provider Veryon has acquired aviation software company Polaris Aero, known for its safety management solutions for aircraft operators and maintenance, repair, and ove ...
