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VAI Weekly
October 7, 2024
FAA final rule: Amendments to IFR altitudesThis FAA rule, which takes effect Oct. 31, 2024, adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR altitudes and changeover points for certain federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for w ...
VAI Weekly
October 7, 2024
From the Board: A solid foundation(POWER UP magazine) - VAI Chair Mark A. Schlaefli reviews the historic period Vertical Aviation International has experienced in the past year—and the many benefits and opportunities for success i ...
VAI Weekly
October 7, 2024
Private helicopter pilots help hundreds stranded in wake of hurricane(CNN) - A group of more than 90 volunteer helicopter pilots is flying around 400 relief missions per day over North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, according to one of the cofounders of Opera ...
VAI Weekly
October 7, 2024
VAI Spotlight on Safety: Skip the fright festThis Halloween season—and always—be sure you give your passengers a bucket-list experience, not a white-knuckle ride. VAI Senior Director of Safety Chris Hill explains the importance of ensuring p ...
VAI Weekly
October 7, 2024
Helicopters bring relief to communities hit by Hurricane Helene (VIDEO)(NBC News) - As many people are still reeling from the damages caused by Hurricane Helene, US Army National Guard helicopter crews are delivering relief to some communities.
VAI Weekly
October 7, 2024
Final FAA AD: Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicoptersThis FAA airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitive detailed visual inspections of certain tail-rotor damper-bracket assemblies for corrosion and cracks and, depending on the results, taking ...
VAI Weekly
October 7, 2024
Final FAA AD: Leonardo A119 and AW119 MkII helicoptersThis FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which supersedes AD 2021-22-05, reduces the applicability to include helicopters with only affected part-numbered collective torque-tube assemblies, reduces ...
VAI Weekly
October 7, 2024
AMSL Aero, BCDA partner on hydrogen production in PhilippinesThe Philippines government–operated Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has reached an agreement with Australia’s AMSL Aero to support the development of zero-emission aircraft and h ...
VAI Weekly
October 7, 2024
Getting a firsthand look at Robinson’s safety course, factory (VIDEO)(Vertical magazine) - Halsey Schieder, host of The Helicopter Podcast, attends the Robinson Helicopter Safety Course, conducts a one-hour training flight, and tours the Robinson factory in Torranc ...
VAI Weekly
October 7, 2024
Why Robinson R44s are being turned into the world’s largest drones(Robb Report) - Rotor Technologies is converting Robinson R44 helicopters into drones powered by artificial intelligence, sensors, and other advanced technologies.
