EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117 This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Large Hook Damper Assembly –… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Orbic Helicopters, California, USA Led by a VAI Salute to Excellence Award winner, the flight school provides charter, air tours, filming, and other services… Continue reading →
VAI secures key state-level policy wins across the US From New York to Hawaii, VAI advocacy protects vertical aviation interests. Continue reading →
USHST industry chair provides insights into recent accident figures US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Industry Chair Chris Baur, a member of the VAI Board of Directors, offers details about… Continue reading →
IMS New Zealand updates valve for Cloudburst Fire Bucket The company has upgraded its Multi-Drop Monsoon Valve for the bucket to allow transport using an external cargo basket. Continue reading →
McDermott Aviation deploys firefighting pair to Queensland The operator deployed two helicopters over the weekend to help battle wildfires in South East Queensland, Australia. Continue reading →
New Airbus H125 joins TriState CareFlight 16 fleet The Air Methods operator added a new air medical H125 into its fleet last month at its base in Taos,… Continue reading →
Rotortrade delivers AS350 B3+ to Meravo German operator Meravo Luftreederei Fluggesellschaft will use the preowned Airbus helicopter for utility operations. Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4 and EC130 T2 This FAA airworthiness directive, which takes effect Oct. 7, requires the inspection and replacement, if necessary, of the tail-rotor tension-torsion… Continue reading →
Lockheed Martin adds senior VP and chief public affairs officer Meridian International Center CEO Stuart Holliday, a former US ambassador to the United Nations, will serve in the newly created… Continue reading →
