VAI announces staffing changes to support 5-year strategic plan The updated structure aligns staff roles with the association’s priorities in safety, advocacy, data, workforce development, events, and member value. Continue reading →
Who’s the best helicopter pilot you ever saw? In the latest edition of the US Helicopter Safety Team newsletter, VAI Senior Director of Safety Chris Hill explains that… Continue reading →
Airbus, Armenia sign contract for 6 H145 helicopters The acquisition represents Armenia’s first contract with Airbus Helicopters. Continue reading →
Wisk Air Helicopters expands, adds Bell 407GXi Wisk Air Helicopters, based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, has added a new Bell 407GXi helicopter to its growing fleet,… Continue reading →
Retired NYPD pilot takes 1st helicopter ride with son in Father’s Day tribute (New York Post) – A retired New York Police Department (NYPD) helicopter pilot who rescued people trapped on the roof… Continue reading →
Robinson R88 named ‘Best of the Best: Aviation 2026’ by Robb Report Global market demand remains strong for the aircraft, says the OEM, with the company having secured more than 150 formal… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Bell Textron Canada, certain Model 505 helicopters This proposed FAA airworthiness directive (AD) was prompted by reports that the identification plate affixed to certain tail cone assemblies… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters, certain Model AS355 helicopters The FAA has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for several Airbus Helicopter AS355 model aircraft. The proposed AD was… Continue reading →
Robert Sumwalt named 2026 recipient of Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy (National Aeronautic Association) – The former chairman of the US National Transportation Safety Board is being honored for more than… Continue reading →
Hidden … in plain sight Matt Johnson, an FAA designated pilot examiner, provides tips for interpreting a terminal aerodrome forecast, or TAF, in the latest… Continue reading →
