François Lassale to lead VAI’s global growth as new CEO (Vertical magazine) – The association’s newly appointed leader says it is important that VAI is perceived as a “365-day-a-year value… Continue reading →
US Army evaluates Recoil Aerospace fuel tank The 101st Airborne Division used Recoil’s Expeditionary Fuel Tank during a refueling exercise in the southern United States. Continue reading →
LifeNet crew meets with former patient Crew members from the Air Methods subsidiary met with Jason Fisher, whose life they saved following an accident in 2022,… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Siam Hiller UH-12E and UH-12EL This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires the inspection of certain main-rotor transmission driveshafts for cracks and prohibits the installation… Continue reading →
Robinson offers new trade-in program for current owners The program allows existing owners of R22 Beta II, R44 Cadet, R44 Raven I/II, and R66 models to receive credit… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Astrum Helicopters, Belize City, Belize The Caribbean operator offers private air tours, charter flights, and other services using Bell 407 and Bell 206B-3 helicopters. Read… Continue reading →
Fly Safe reminder: Watch fuel levels to avoid an accident The National Agricultural Aviation Association safety campaign is reminding ag pilots to keep an eye on fuel levels after hearing… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus AS 332L2 and EC225 LP The FAA is accepting comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) through Oct. 3. It would supersede AD 2020-06-12. The… Continue reading →
Lockheed Martin delivers 5 Black Hawks to Philippines The Philippine Air Force will use the new Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawks for troop transport, disaster response, firefighting, humanitarian aid,… Continue reading →
How Air Methods keeps patients safe in inclement weather A new blog post from the air medical operator outlines its safety, communication, and operational protocols when weather conditions prevent… Continue reading →
