SHA handbook details helicopter techniques for mountain ops The new Swiss Helicopter Association (SHA) Mountain Flying Handbook includes an in-depth look into the challenges of mountain helicopter operations. Continue reading →
VAI Flight Report, May 2025: Protecting our industry (VIDEO) When we ask VAI members which of our services has the greatest impact, the top answer is advocacy. And as… Continue reading →
Trauma survivor reunites with SkyLife crew in California Michael Gardner, who was seriously injured last year after falling from a mountain, met May 19 with the SkyLife crew… Continue reading →
Bell spotlights role of helicopters in memorable Hollywood films As part of the promotion for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey’s appearance in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Bell… Continue reading →
Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 and EC130 The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Jun. 25 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA.330J This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 04–Time Limits/Maintenance Checks–Airworthiness Limitations Section–Amendment, takes effect Jun. 4,… Continue reading →
Joby Aviation closes on $250M investment from Toyota Motor Joby has announced the closing of the first $250 million in funding as part of a long-term partnership with the… Continue reading →
Airbus Foundation releases 2024 year in review (VIDEO) In addition to highlighting achievements from last year, the Airbus Foundation announced the appointment of the Gates Foundation’s Valerie Nkamgang… Continue reading →
TracPlus team members join new European office The company has appointed Atlanta Taylor as account director and Harry Bickerton as account manager for a new branch in… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: HeliLadder, Oregon, USA A search for a better ladder evolves into a company dedicated to helping maintenance technicians access hard-to-reach areas without compromising… Continue reading →
