VAI Member Spotlight: Bayards Vertiports, Netherlands Company’s position as a leader in the industry is helping advance drone-delivery services across various sectors, including health care. Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Elite Rotorcraft, Tennessee, USA Aerial filming company uses an Airbus/Heli-Lynx 355FX2, as well as boats and cars equipped with specialized equipment, to provide a… Continue reading →
Billings Flying Service commends Montana, California lawmakers in urging certification for its firefighting helicopters In the wake of the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles this month, Montana-based Billings Flying Service deeply appreciates the support… Continue reading →
ICYMI: VAI Briefs—Legislative priorities for the Northeastern US during 2025 While 2024 saw some progress with legislative advancements for vertical aviation operators in the Northeastern United States, 2025 is already… Continue reading →
Boost Systems, A&H gain EASA approval for CPCDS on AS350, AS355 Boost Systems, in collaboration with AirWork & Heliseilerei (A&H), has obtained a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate… Continue reading →
LifeFlight Australia helped record number of residents in 2024 (Australian Broadcasting Corp.) – The aerial rescue service assisted nearly 8,500 Queensland residents last year, a 13% increase compared with… Continue reading →
Revised EASA AD: Airbus EC175B helicopters This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 53–Fuselage–Tail Rotor Pylon–Inspection, takes effect Jan. 21, 2025. It… Continue reading →
Airbus Helicopters delivers initial pair of H225Ms for French military The French Armament General Directorate received the two helicopters, which will enter service with the French Air and Space Force,… Continue reading →
Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment names new US sales executive The Lake McDonald, Queensland, Australia–based company has appointed Casey Zimmerman as sales executive for the United States. Continue reading →
Philippine Air Force receives 10 S-70i Black Hawks Lockheed Martin delivered five of the Sikorsky helicopters to the Philippine Department of National Defense in June 2024 and five… Continue reading →
