GPMS International secures STC for HUMS on H145 D2, D3 The FAA has approved a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the company’s Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system (HUMS)… Continue reading →
LifeFlight Australia trains 28 new doctors for helicopter operations The training in a rescue helicopter environment included a simulated underwater helicopter crash, winch exercises, and clinical scenarios. Continue reading →
Helicopter Institute expands training programs with Delta P The partnership will include Delta P founder Dudley Crosson serving as Helicopter Institute director of safety and aeromedical programs and… Continue reading →
Veryon earns FAA AMT Diamond Award of Excellence The FAA award recognizes the software company’s aviation maintenance technician (AMT) team and their commitment to safety, training, and excellence… Continue reading →
Latest USHST newsletter highlights new Peer Pilot Program The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has published its Winter 2024 newsletter, which includes details about its new Peer… Continue reading →
VAI Spotlight on Safety: If you could see what I’ve seen—An investigator’s perspective on accident prevention Seth Buttner, senior manager of accident investigations for Airbus Helicopters North America, breaks down the primary causes of aviation accidents… Continue reading →
FAA greenlights Archer Aviation’s pilot training academy The electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft maker has obtained FAA Part 141 certification to launch its pilot training academy. Continue reading →
Helicopter Horizons advances toward Bronze Level in ORRA program The progress in VAI and VLinc’s Operational Risk and Resilience Accreditation (ORRA) program demonstrates the Botswana–based company’s commitment to strengthening… Continue reading →
Boeing, KHI receive order from JSDF for 17 CH-47JA Chinooks The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has purchased 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks from Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) to… Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: Legislative resources VAI members enjoy a range of exclusive legislative resources, including access to legislative experts, an advocacy library, and the VAI… Continue reading →