VAI Members-Only Benefit: Maintenance SMS software and coaching Under a partnership with the Aircraft Electronics Association, VAI members can receive an aircraft maintenance–specific safety management system (SMS) program… Continue reading →
SHA handbook details helicopter techniques for mountain ops The new Swiss Helicopter Association (SHA) Mountain Flying Handbook includes an in-depth look into the challenges of mountain helicopter operations. Continue reading →
How FDM drives continuous safety improvement in your operation (Air Charter Safety Foundation) – Collecting and analyzing safety data through a flight data monitoring (FDM) or flight operations quality… Continue reading →
VAI Flight Report, May 2025: Protecting our industry When we ask VAI members which of our services has the greatest impact, the top answer is advocacy. And as… Continue reading →
LifeNet crew teaches students about emergency medicine (VIDEO) (CNY Central) – A medical helicopter crew from Air Methods operator LifeNet landed at Liverpool High School in New York… Continue reading →
Drone ruling to increase police transparency (VIDEO) (KFBM) – Police departments across California will now be required to release some videos captured by department-owned drones, a judge… Continue reading →
Crew hoists injured hiker from California woods (VIDEO) (KRCR) – A Butte County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crew assisted teams from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection… Continue reading →
Firefighters, helicopter crew battle hillside wildfire in Scotland (BBC) – A helicopter crew is assisting Scottish Fire and Rescue Service ground teams with extinguishing a wildfire in Alford,… Continue reading →
Trauma survivor reunites with SkyLife crew in California Michael Gardner, who was injured last year after a fall in the mountains, met with crew members from SkyLife and… Continue reading →
Bell recaps role of helicopters in memorable Hollywood films As part of the promotion for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey’s appearance in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Bell… Continue reading →
