Archer Aviation begins test flights in Abu Dhabi The company conducted the initial flight of its Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in the United Arab Emirates… Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: Legislative Action Center Our members enjoy a range of exclusive legislative resources, including access to legislative experts, an advocacy library, and the VAI… Continue reading →
Tips for using a smartwatch on the flight deck (VIDEO) In a new episode of the FAA’s Rotorcraft Collective, Chris Baur, US Helicopter Safety Team cochair and VAI Board member,… Continue reading →
US military veterans reunite at Bell Training Academy The academy in Fort Worth, Texas, recently hosted a reunion of veterans who served in the US Army’s 192nd Attack… Continue reading →
Airbus highlights H125’s work with icebreaker ship (VIDEO) Airbus has published a feature detailing how an SAS Pôle Air H125 is assisting Le Commandant Charcot, an icebreaker ship,… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B2 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Aug. 5, requires initial and repetitive non-extinguishing tests for engine flameout and… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus EC155 B and EC155 B1 The FAA is seeking comments by Aug. 18 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require replacement of the… Continue reading →
How do you rank safety? Chris Hill, VAI senior director of safety, explores what safety means in the context of other core priorities, including operational… Continue reading →
Milestone signs PBH support contract with Leonardo Under the agreement, operators of Milestone Aviation Group’s more than 100 Leonardo helicopters will receive power-by-the-hour (PBH) support from the… Continue reading →
Blueberry Aviation adds contracts VP The Monaco-based company has appointed Gwenola Robert as VP contracts. She was previously VP of contracts and administration for ATR. Continue reading →
