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VAI Daily

Jan. 29, 2026

FAA seeks comments on info collection about helicopter operations

The FAA is accepting public comments through Mar. 30 about its plans to request approval to collect information about the rules governing helicopter air ambulance, commercial helicopter, and Part 91 helicopter operations.

VAI Daily

Jan. 29, 2026

Crews repair power lines in Mississippi using helicopter (VIDEO)

(WJTV) – The Tennessee Valley Authority is using helicopters and drones to reach areas affected by last weekend’s winter storm.

VAI Daily

Jan. 29, 2026

EASA releases new guidance on remote aerodrome ATS

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a January 2026 revision to its Easy Access Rules for Guidance Material on Remote Aerodrome Air Traffic Services (ATS).

VAI Daily

Jan. 29, 2026

MSP crew airlifts injured hiker in Pennsylvania

The Maryland State Police (MSP) Leonardo AW139 crew hoisted the hiker, who injured his leg, Jan. 26 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

VAI Daily

Jan. 29, 2026

From RCAF helicopter pilot to NASA: Meet Erin Edwards

(Vertical magazine) – Royal Canadian Armed Forces (RCAF) helicopter pilot Capt. Erin Edwards is the first non-astronaut Canadian to serve as a capsule communicator for the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mission Control Center in Houston, Texas.

VAI Daily

Jan. 29, 2026

Helicopter on pest-control operation crashes in New Zealand

(New Zealand Herald) – According to local officials, the pilot and passenger, who were working as contractors for a pest-control company, died when the helicopter went down Jan. 28 near Paekākāriki Hill on the North Island.

VAI Daily

Jan. 29, 2026

Elevated expectations: Advantages of leasing helicopters

(AirMed&Rescue) – Leasing helicopters—whether wet or dry—can offer operators flexibility, cost control, and relief from the risks of ownership. As mission demands grow and aircraft prices increase, tailored leasing solutions are helping operators expand services, manage cash flow, and stay agile without the long-term burden of fleet ownership.

VAI Daily

Jan. 29, 2026

HeliSpeed Academy gains UK CAA approval for simulator training

The United Kingdom (UK) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved the company to provide simulator-based training for private and commercial pilot licenses and night ratings.