Firefighting helicopter tackles wildfires in Thailand (Channel News Asia) – The Thailand Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is using helicopters to battle wildfires in difficult-to-reach… Continue reading →
Enstrom promotes Adam Richardson to president and CEO Richardson, formerly COO, is replacing President Todd Tetzlaff, who remains with Enstrom in a new role as senior VP of… Continue reading →
Small helicopter goes down in backyard of Florida home (WOFL) – A small private helicopter flipped onto its side during an unplanned landing Mar. 28 in Chuluota. Continue reading →
HAL, Safran to provide combat helicopters for Indian military (Reuters) – The Indian government has placed an order for 156 Prachand light attack helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL)… Continue reading →
VFS announces winners of 2025 Lichten awards Angela Buccio of Bell Textron is the overall winner of this year’s Vertical Flight Society (VFS) Robert L. Lichten technical… Continue reading →
SDFD crew helps remove debris from California encampment (Times of San Diego) – A San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) helicopter crew assisted city crews with the removal of… Continue reading →
Aerial firefighting: The ultimate guide to Coulson Aviation (Simple Flying) – Coulson operates five helicopter models—the Bell 412, the CH-47 Chinook, and the Sikorsky S-61, S-76, and UH-60… Continue reading →
GoAERO CEO discusses future of rescue operations (CBS Mornings Plus) – The GoAERO Prize is offering $2 million to innovators around the world to create a compact… Continue reading →
VAI Members-Only Benefit: VAI Online Academy Our robust e-learning management system offers livestreamed content and enhanced online training courses for pilots, managers, operators, and maintenance and… Continue reading →
ATSB final report: Bell 206B-1, Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Jul. 16, 2023 The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB) has determined the helicopter’s tail rotor encountered helicopter–building interference from the hangar, which resulted… Continue reading →
