NTSB final report: Hughes 369E, Cottonwood, Arizona, Jul. 13, 2024 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of this accident to be the pilot’s low-speed, high-power maneuvering… Continue reading →
AEM grows sales force in Middle East and North Africa The Canadian special-mission avionics manufacturer welcomes Sachin Suramwar as sales and business development representative to better support AEM’s customers and… Continue reading →
HSI selected as Enstrom dealer, service center Enstrom Helicopter Corp. has chosen Helicopter Services Inc. (HSI), a longtime aircraft sales, completion, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider… Continue reading →
Remember to submit your nominations for the 2027 Salute to Excellence Awards VAI is still accepting nominations for our annual awards program honoring excellence in the vertical flight industry. You don’t need… Continue reading →
Anduril reveals Thunder, a ‘loyal wingman’ drone for helicopters (Breaking Defense) – Defense firm Anduril and aviation manufacturer Archer on Jul. 20 unveiled a new Group 5 drone dubbed… Continue reading →
Revisit the VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference presentations If you missed the 2026 VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference, held in Bali, Indonesia, this past May, you can… Continue reading →
Come see VAI at EAA AirVenture 2026 Visit VAI at Booth #363 during the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) event this week in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and discover… Continue reading →
Industry’s continual progress, opportunities drive VAI scholarship winner Braydon Wise The 2027 VAI scholarship program will be opening next month, so stay tuned to VAI Weekly for updates on how… Continue reading →
VAI joins aviation coalition in urging full funding for ATC modernization The association last week joined more than 50 aviation stakeholders in urging US congressional leaders to provide an additional $20… Continue reading →
Airbus signs agreement with Voyageur for 1st Airbus U030 Flexrotor order in Canada Airbus Helicopters and Voyageur Aviation have signed an agreement for the first purchase order of the Airbus U030 Flexrotor uncrewed… Continue reading →