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Electric aircraft: The future of aviation?
VAI Weekly
August 26, 2024
Electric aircraft: The future of aviation?
(CBS News Sunday Morning) - Correspondent David Pogue explores advances in aircraft battery technology that could lead to environmental benefits, a reduction in sound, and lower costs.
VAI Weekly
August 26, 2024
VAI’s James Viola headlines MOAA event in Florida
(Space Coast Daily) - VAI President and CEO James Viola provided an update on the vision, purpose, and values of the association during a luncheon last week at the Military Officers Association of ...
Violas Flight Reports
August 26, 2024
Viola’s Flight Report (August 2024) – Sound of Service
“Once we heard the helicopter, I knew we would be OK.” I will never forget that statement from the father of a family hoisted to safety from floodwaters. When that...
VAI Weekly
August 26, 2024
Vertical Aviation International strengthens regulatory team
Helicopter pilot and lawyer Amber Harrison has joined VAI as director of regulatory affairs. She previously worked for Zipline International.
Greek island imposes temporary ban on private helicopter flights
VAI Weekly
August 26, 2024
Greek island imposes temporary ban on private helicopter flights
(Greek City Times) - A public prosecutor has temporarily banned all private helicopter flights to Santorini due to safety concerns. The ban will remain in effect until the island secures a license ...
VAI Weekly
August 26, 2024
British woman recalls winch rescue from cruise ship (VIDEO)
(Daily Mail) - Sian Sturgis recounts the helicopter airlift she received from a cruise ship after injuring her hip while on vacation.
VAI Weekly
August 26, 2024
Vallejo police arrest suspects for pointing laser at CHP helicopter
(SFGate) - The Vallejo Police Department arrested four suspects who allegedly pointed a laser light into the flight deck of a California Highway Patrol (CHP) helicopter while fleeing from an illeg ...
VAI Weekly
August 26, 2024
Takeoff approvals delay SAR efforts in British Columbia (VIDEO)
(Global News) - Helicopter crews in British Columbia, Canada, say that delays in receiving Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness approvals to take off are hampering their ability ...