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VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
NTSB final report: Bell 407, Moran, Kansas, Mar. 29, 2024The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be an in-flight collision with birds while in cruise flight.
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
CHP crew flies through storm to rescue stranded climber (VIDEO)(KTXL) - During the onset of strong thunderstorms, a California Highway Patrol (CHP) helicopter crew rescued a stranded climber Jul. 19 from a 10,000-ft. cliff in the High Sierra.
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
Lilium, Skyports to launch eVTOL network in northern ItalyLilium has agreed to partner with SEA Group, the operator of airports in Milan, and Skyports Infrastructure to develop an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft network across Lomb ...
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
Smith Myers adds to phone detection system with Artemis+Smith Myers launched Artemis+, a next-generation version of its Artemis line of mobile phone detection, location, and communication systems, this week at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow.
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
Patria Aviation gains STC to install RoadRunner on Bell 212/412EPFinland-based Patria Aviation has obtained a European Union Aviation Safety Agency supplemental type certificate (STC) to equip the Bell 212 and Bell 412EP with the AFI4700 RoadRunner electronic f ...
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
How AAM is poised to change aviation maintenance(Business Aviation Insider) - The emerging advanced air mobility (AAM) sector is about to drive significant changes in aviation maintenance, affecting training, job functions, and an already chall ...
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
Enstrom Safety Check: Best practices for using a helicopter dollyRandy Sharkey of Sweet Helicopters speaks with operators about the advantages of and drawbacks to using a helicopter dolly.
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
Global Sky inks preorder for 15 VoltAero eVTOL aircraftFrench start-up VoltAero has received a preorder from aircraft sales broker Global Sky of Singapore for 15 Cassio hybrid–electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
EHang applies for CAAC air operator certificate for EH216-SThe Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has accepted an application from EHang for an air operator certificate related to the uncrewed EH216-S electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
VAI Weekly
July 23, 2024
NTSB final report: Hiller UH-12E, Becker, Minnesota, Jul. 6, 2022The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be an in-flight failure of the main-rotor mast hub due to several undetected fatigue fractures.
