Australian Border Force signs helicopter contract with Babcock Under the A$250 million (US$165 million) agreement, Babcock will supply two helicopters, aircrews, and ongoing maintenance services for eight years. Continue reading →
Sweden to deploy Frequentis UTM system The Swedish Civil Aviation Administration (Luftfartsverket) has selected Frequentis to provide a nationwide unmanned traffic management (UTM) system for unmanned… Continue reading →
Joby Aviation to demo electric air taxi in California The OEM will display its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft Oct. 4–5 during the California International Airshow at Salinas… Continue reading →
MSU, Aurora develop BVLOS process for emergency responders The Raspet Lab at Mississippi State University (MSU) is using the Skiron-X unmanned aircraft system from Aurora Flight Sciences to… Continue reading →
VAI aviation insurance survey highlights rising costs, mounting barriers The results of the survey will help inform the discussion during our next VAI Webinar, “From Risk to Resilience: Navigating… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Recoil Aerospace, Kentucky, USA The company’s Tsunami aerial fire-suppression system helps helicopter operators battle blazes. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member… Continue reading →
Send in your pics to 2026 POWER UP Magazine Photo Contest VAI is accepting submissions for the 2026 POWER UP Magazine Photo Contest through Dec. 1, 2025. We will feature the… Continue reading →
Which way is up? Exploring spatial disorientation in helicopters The latest edition of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) newsletter examines the factors involved when pilots operate in… Continue reading →
Robinson R22 arrives at Reagan Presidential Library The new R22 will serve as a centerpiece for a Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute exhibit, “Cowboys, History &… Continue reading →
Officers charge suspect with shining laser at Marine One (CBS News) – The suspect allegedly pointed a laser at a helicopter carrying US President Donald Trump Sep. 20 in… Continue reading →
