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VAI Weekly
July 9, 2024
NTSB preliminary report: Robinson R44 II, Bluestem, Washington, Jun. 19, 2024This preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that the helicopter impacted open, hilly terrain in this fatal accident.
VAI Weekly
July 8, 2024
PIA develops career pathway programs to help address AMT shortageThe Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) has developed career shadowing and pathway programs to help train aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) amid a growing shortage of skilled labor.
VAI Weekly
July 8, 2024
LAFD assists with rescue of heat-stricken hiker in California(Westside Current) - A Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) helicopter crew hoisted a hiker suffering from heat exhaustion Jul. 7 from the Bienveneda Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains.
VAI Weekly
July 8, 2024
Report forecasts growth of global helicopter tourism market(GlobeNewswire) - A new report from researchandmarkets.com predicts that the worldwide helicopter tourism market will grow by $241.6 million from 2023–2028.
VAI Weekly
July 8, 2024
NTSB final report: Bell 206, Terra Alta, West Virginia, Jul. 21, 2023The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s inability to maneuver the helicopter for recovery after experiencing a strong, u ...
VAI Weekly
July 8, 2024
AAM industry wrestles with battery complexity, limitations(AIN) - Advanced air mobility (AAM) companies should take an objective, data-backed approach to developing and operating batteries for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, according to ...
VAI Weekly
July 8, 2024
Omni graduates SAR rear crew team in GuyanaOmni Helicopters Guyana held a graduation ceremony Jul. 4 for the first five Guyanese residents to complete its search-and-rescue (SAR) rear crew training for offshore operations.
VAI Weekly
July 8, 2024
Pilot dies in homebuilt-helicopter accident in Kansas (VIDEO)(KAKE) - The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a Jul. 5 accident involving a homebuilt helicopter that was reportedly experiencing engine issues before crashing near Andale.
VAI Weekly
July 8, 2024
Report: Lack of coordination led Japan MSDF helicopters to collide(Japan News) - An accident investigation panel from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) is citing lack of coordination between commanding officers as a factor that led to the Apr. 20, 202 ...
