Airbus gains approval for VR training with Loft Dynamics FSTD The French Civil Aviation Authority has authorized Airbus Helicopters to offer type rating training on the AS350 B3e using a… Continue reading →
LifeSave Kansas adds AutoPulse NXT to emergency flights The Air Methods operator’s bases in Emporia and Wichita, as well as sister locations in Garden City and Liberal, have… Continue reading →
Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through May 27 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: The Real ResQ Podcast A former US Coast Guard swimmer shares rescue stories with hopes of improving the helicopter industry’s safety best practices. Read… Continue reading →
Bell Textron Canada delivers 6,000th commercial helicopter The OEM marked the milestone while handing over two Subaru Bell 412EPXs to Sûreté du Québec May 12 at its… Continue reading →
Archer Aviation highlights new partners in earnings results During the first quarter of 2025, the company added Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft launch customers Abu Dhabi… Continue reading →
FAA renews NVG exemption for helicopter operators through 2027 The FAA has granted an extension of Exemption No. 18973C, which allows Part 91 and 135 operations using night-vision goggles… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Leonardo A109E, A109S, and AW109SP This FAA airworthiness directive (AD) is effective Jun. 16. It requires inspecting the cables and bonding-braids installation and taking corrective… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Leonardo A119 and AW119 MkII This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires installing a battery-discharge detector and revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual, as specified… Continue reading →
VAI opposes proposed luxury tax on aircraft in Washington state The association is joining other aviation industry groups in opposing a bill that would impose an additional 10% tax on… Continue reading →
