VAI extends deadline for 2025 scholarship applications VAI is now accepting applications through Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, for 2025 scholarships in aviation maintenance, commercial helicopter pilot ratings,… Continue reading →
Concorde Battery to host IA renewal course in South Carolina The in-person inspection authorization (IA) refresher training course takes place Feb. 1, 2025, at the Midlands Technical College campus in… Continue reading →
Rotor Technologies, AG-NAV develop automated Sprayhawk (VIDEO) The Nashua, New Hampshire–based company and Canadian navigation provider AG-NAV have conducted a demonstration of the Sprayhawk, which features AG-NAV’s… Continue reading →
Airbus highlights role of helicopters in Brazil disaster response The manufacturer reports that a total of 56 Airbus helicopters, including several H145s, flew around 2,000 hours to assist people… Continue reading →
Emergency EASA AD: Airbus EC225 LP helicopters This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) emergency airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62–Main Rotor–Hub Sleeves–Inspection, takes effect Nov. 18, 2024. Continue reading →
Beta Technologies begins flight-testing campaign for Alia CTOL aircraft The Vermont-based company has completed the first flight of the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) version of its Alia electric… Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: Discount on BowTieXP software With bowtie risk-management diagrams, VAI aircraft operators can build out virtual high-risk scenarios to visualize the threats and hazards they… Continue reading →
James Viola honored with 2024 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesmen of Aviation Award The president and CEO of Vertical Aviation International has received recognition for a lifetime of achievements in aerospace. Continue reading →
Rotortrade announces partnership with Sphere Aero in Philippines, Cambodia Sphere Aero will serve as a channel partner in the two countries to help further expand Rotortrade’s service offerings and… Continue reading →
EASA Safety Conference 2024 highlights advances in aviation safety through technology This year’s event, which took place Oct. 30–31 in Budapest, Hungary, focused on the importance of strong training and the… Continue reading →
