The Battle for West 30th (POWER UP magazine) – VAI leads the charge to keep critical New York heliport open. Continue reading →
Inside the efforts to bring relief to areas devastated by Helene (VIDEO) (ABC News) – A reporter flies along with a US National Guard helicopter crew as they deliver aid to communities… Continue reading →
Food deliveries, aerial searches, and hugs: Assisting residents after hurricane (American Homefront Project) – The US National Guard has deployed more than 6,000 soldiers to the Hurricane Helene relief effort.… Continue reading →
US Coast Guard crew hoists injured cruise ship passengers (VIDEO) (Maui Now) – A US Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin crew airlifted two passengers experiencing medical emergencies from the Crown Princess… Continue reading →
FAA final rule: Amendments to IFR altitudes This FAA rule, which takes effect Oct. 31, 2024, adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR altitudes and changeover points… Continue reading →
From the Board: A solid foundation (POWER UP magazine) – VAI Chair Mark A. Schlaefli reviews the historic period Vertical Aviation International has experienced in the… Continue reading →
Private helicopter pilots help hundreds stranded in wake of hurricane (CNN) – A group of more than 90 volunteer helicopter pilots is flying around 400 relief missions per day over… Continue reading →
VAI Spotlight on Safety: Skip the fright fest This Halloween season—and always—be sure you give your passengers a bucket-list experience, not a white-knuckle ride. VAI Senior Director of… Continue reading →
Helicopters bring relief to communities hit by Hurricane Helene (VIDEO) (NBC News) – As many people are still reeling from the damages caused by Hurricane Helene, US Army National Guard… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) requires repetitive detailed visual inspections of certain tail-rotor damper-bracket assemblies for corrosion and cracks and,… Continue reading →
