VAI Members-Only Benefit: Aviation Safety Action Program discount VAI has partnered with the Air Charter Safety Foundation to bring VAI members all the benefits of the FAA’s voluntary… Continue reading →
Sending in the Super Puma for aerial firefighting operations Airbus talks with Custom Helicopters CEO Jed Hansen, who explains the impact the Super Puma is having on the Canadian… Continue reading →
Metro achieves AS9100 certification Metro Aviation has achieved AS9100 certification, highlighting its commitment to quality, safety, and meeting strict aviation industry standards. Continue reading →
EASA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 04 – Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness… Continue reading →
Archer obtains design approval for UAE’s 1st hybrid heliport The General Civil Aviation Agency of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved the design for the planned transformation of… Continue reading →
How UAVs and helicopters work together (PODCAST) (Vertical HeliCASTS) – At VERTICON 2025 in March, The Helicopter Podcast team explored how drones and helicopters collaborate on missions,… Continue reading →
SORA-Mate to launch in UK market Avtrain and ANRA Technologies UK have announced a strategic partnership to launch the SORA-Mate platform, an automated Specific Operations Risk… Continue reading →
VAI issues call to action over NYC Council helicopter restrictions The New York City (NYC) Council will soon vote on Int. 0026-A, which will restrict nonessential helicopter operations at city… Continue reading →
USAIG promotes pair in claims office divisions Aviation insurance provider USAIG has promoted Robert Kehoe to senior VP and hull loss claims division manager and John Watson… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Air Center Helicopters, Texas, USA Airbus H225 operator provides helicopter support for a wide range of applications, including astronaut recovery. Interested in having your company… Continue reading →