Proposed EASA AD: Leonardo AW189 helicopters The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Apr. 22 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA… Continue reading →
New Zealand’s SRSL orders 4 Airbus H145s for emergency ops The new helicopters will join the New Zealand Search and Rescue Services (SRSL) existing fleet of H145 and BK 117… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Helicopter Horizons, Botswana Air tour operator uses a fleet of Bell 206s and Robinson R44s to provide access to views and wildlife. Continue reading →
Enstrom Safety Check: The danger of throttle chops As the weather warms up in North America, it is important to be aware of the impact chopping the throttle… Continue reading →
Australia’s QPS to add trio of Bell 429s to law enforcement fleet The contract, announced at this week’s 2025 Avalon Australian International Airshow, will expand the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Bell 429… Continue reading →
Now Online: Watch the VERTICON 2025 Fly-In! (VIDEO) VAI has released footage featuring 34 helicopters from the fly-in at VERTICON 2025, which took place earlier this month in… Continue reading →
5 Dos and Don’ts: Keep the cap on aviation fuel safety (POWER UP magazine) – Mistaken assumptions about your aircraft’s fuel can be deadly. Continue reading →
Salute to Excellence 2025: Honoring the best in vertical aviation (POWER UP magazine) – Every year, through our Salute to Excellence Awards, VAI recognizes outstanding members of the vertical flight… Continue reading →
Airbus highlights role of H125 with scientific research in Antarctica In honor of World Water Day 2025 on Mar. 22, Airbus has published a feature about how two H125 crews… Continue reading →
Bell proposes purpose-built 505 for US Army training fleet upgrade The OEM is planning to submit an IFR variant of its Bell 505 Jet Ranger X single-engine light helicopter for… Continue reading →
