Part 108: Next steps (POWER UP) – Now that public comments are closed, here’s what’s next for this era-defining FAA regulation. Continue reading →
New VAI conference to focus on safety in Southeast Asia The VAI inaugural Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference will bring together operators, regulators, manufacturers, and other aviation safety professionals from… Continue reading →
ATSB final report: Bell 206L-1, New South Wales, Mar. 11, 2022 The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has determined it was likely that a loss of tail-rotor effectiveness occurred at an… Continue reading →
VAI outlines support for FAA’s eVTOL, AAM integration program The association submitted letters of support for applications from at least 10 US states for the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff… Continue reading →
Welcome to François’s Aviation Reflections (VIDEO) Since François Lassale joined VAI as the association’s president and CEO in October, he has been talking with and listening… Continue reading →
California Air Guard crew details high-risk mission at night (Task & Purpose) – A 129th Rescue Squadron HH-60W crew conducted a medical evacuation from a cruise ship in foggy… Continue reading →
USHST adds December 2025 data to safety report The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) monthly safety report covers various metrics, including average accident rates and average fatal-accident… Continue reading →
Initial Jupiter HC2 joins United Kingdom RAF fleet The Joint Aviation Command helicopter, an Airbus H145 D3, has started training pilots and rear crew at Royal Air Force… Continue reading →
GD Helicopter Finance to acquire NHV Group (HeliOps magazine) – The Dublin, Ireland–based helicopter leasing and finance company plans to finalize the transaction for the European operator… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Restricted category CH-47D helicopters The FAA is requesting comments by Feb. 5, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitive inspections… Continue reading →
