VAI outlines support for FAA’s eVTOL, AAM integration program The association submitted letters of support for applications from at least 10 US states for the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff… Continue reading →
Welcome to François’s Aviation Reflections (VIDEO) Since François Lassale joined VAI as the association’s president and CEO in October, he has been talking with and listening… Continue reading →
California Air Guard crew details high-risk mission at night (Task & Purpose) – A 129th Rescue Squadron HH-60W crew conducted a medical evacuation from a cruise ship in foggy… Continue reading →
Initial Jupiter HC2 joins United Kingdom RAF fleet The Joint Aviation Command helicopter, an Airbus H145 D3, has started training pilots and rear crew at Royal Air Force… Continue reading →
GD Helicopter Finance to acquire NHV Group (HeliOps magazine) – The Dublin, Ireland–based helicopter leasing and finance company plans to finalize the transaction for the European operator… Continue reading →
Proposed FAA AD: Restricted category CH-47D helicopters The FAA is requesting comments by Feb. 5, 2026, on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require repetitive inspections… Continue reading →
Safran Helicopter Engines marks 45 years of Texas operations Safran Helicopter Engines USA President and CEO Thierry Derrien thanked 400 staff members for their dedication to the company’s mission… Continue reading →
Airbus EC135 cockpit: An immersive view (VIDEO) (Fly By Wire Aviation) – A Spanish Army Aviation Academy instructor pilot explains the flight instruments and controls in the… Continue reading →
UT Health celebrates 40 years of air medical service (VIDEO) (KETK) – The University of Texas (UT) Health East Texas AIR 1 aviation unit transported its first patient in December… Continue reading →
Helicopter crashes at Bell training facility in Texas (VIDEO) (WFAA) – The helicopter went down Dec. 19 at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW), resulting in minor injuries… Continue reading →
