USHST provides insights about accidents, spatial disorientation The newly released United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) summer 2025 newsletter includes an update on recent fatal US helicopter… Continue reading →
François Lassale plans ambitious international agenda for VAI (AIN) – The incoming VAI president and CEO is already laying the groundwork for a fast start with plans for… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus EC120B, EC130 B4, and EC130 T2 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Sep. 26, requires inspecting for the presence of the retaining ring in… Continue reading →
Dallas Avionics teaches Texas students about aviation Under a partnership with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, pilots from Dallas Avionics met with students last week at… Continue reading →
Lockheed Martin wins US Army contract for helicopter missiles The $720 million contract involves the production of joint air-to-ground and HELLFIRE missiles for the US Army, US Navy, and… Continue reading →
VAI, USHST, APHIJ collaborate to improve helicopter safety Chris Baur, VAI board member and industry chairman of the US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST), and Hiro Onishi, chairman of… Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: Access to affordable SMS programs VAI has partnered with six safety management system (SMS) industry leaders to provide substantial savings for operators that don’t already… Continue reading →
Tips for avoiding helicopter wake turbulence (VIDEO) VAI Ambassador Jessica Meiris, an FAA Safety Team representative and member of the US Helicopter Safety Team, provides best practices… Continue reading →
Airble partners with Maverick Helicopters Maverick’s fleet of 49 Airbus H130 and Sikorsky S-76 helicopters is now part of Airble’s network of VIP charter offerings… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS355 and AS350 B3 The FAA is accepting comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) through Oct. 6. It would supersede AD 2021-20-16, issued… Continue reading →
