California crew rescues swimmer from tree (VIDEO) (KMPH) – A Fresno County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crew used a cinch collar to hoist a man clinging to a… Continue reading →
H125 adds capabilities for Florida fire and rescue unit (Aerial Fire magazine) – Crew members from Flagler County Fire Rescue describe how a new Airbus H125, delivered in August… Continue reading →
Boeing appoints new CEO for BDS division The company has appointed Stephen Parker as president and CEO of its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business unit. Continue reading →
US Army transfers modified Sikorsky UH-60L to CBP (US Army) – The Program Executive Office Aviation hosted a transfer of ownership ceremony to deliver a 10th upgraded UH-60L… Continue reading →
Helicopter crew rescues people trapped by rising tide (BBC) – An HM Coastguard helicopter crew airlifted five people after they became stranded by a rising tide Jun. 30… Continue reading →
FAA requests operator responses for 2024 General Aviation Survey The FAA is reminding aircraft owners and operators to complete the 2024 General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey. The… Continue reading →
PHMSA issues rule on pipeline inspections using drones The US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) direct final rule, “Pipeline Safety: Integration of Innovative… Continue reading →
ICYMI: VAI Webinars—UAS, BVLOS, and the Next Chapter of Vertical Aviation We brought together top commercial drone operators for our Jun. 26 VAI Webinar to discuss how Part 108, an FAA… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Heliplanners, California, USA The heliport specialist is celebrating its 38th anniversary in July 2025. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 17, requires certain operational checks and the downloading and analysis of… Continue reading →
