ICYMI: VAI Webinars: Powered-Lift Aircraft—New Aircraft, Common Goal At our Nov. 14 webinar, VAI Director of Regulatory Affairs Amber Harrison provided an update on what the new FAA… Continue reading →
Coulson Aviation to support CONAF operations in Chile Coulson Aviation has obtained a contract from Chile’s National Forestry Corp. (CONAF) to provide aerial firefighting support in the country. Continue reading →
TriState CareFlight marks 20 years of service in New Mexico The Air Methods operator hosted a Nov. 20 ceremony with local partners to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of its base… Continue reading →
Reiser to provide NH90 maintenance training for German Navy Reiser Simulation and Training has obtained a contract from the German Navy to supply an NH90 maintenance training rig starting… Continue reading →
2024 Aerial Work Safety Conference wraps up with commitments to industry safety practices Operators gathered for the VAI event last week in Boise, Idaho, to discuss topics relevant to aerial work and receive… Continue reading →
USHST newsletter highlights accident statistics, pilot mental health, and more The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has published its Fall 2024 newsletter, which includes the group’s latest safety report,… Continue reading →
Pittsburgh Penguins recognize Air Methods flight nurse at game The National Hockey League team honored flight nurse Steph Suzadail during a Nov. 19 game in Pennsylvania as part of… Continue reading →
Enstrom Safety Check: Statistics and continual improvement Jason Cutter, the owner of Venture Helicopters, a contract pilot, and a former professor, urges operators to avoid blindly accepting… Continue reading →
Bristow winch team wins award for heroic 2023 cave rescue Winch paramedic Carlton Real and winch operator Jason Bibby received the 2024 Billy Deacon SAR Memorial Trophy Nov. 19 in… Continue reading →
VAI’s 2024 Aerial Work Safety Conference features USFS briefing Q&A panels with the FAA and the US Forest Service (USFS) highlighted the three-day event for aerial work operators in… Continue reading →
