Leonardo conducts detect-and-avoid demo for European UAS integration The manufacturer demonstrated its Falco Xplorer uncrewed aerial system (UAS) last week in Italy, validating European Detect and Avoid System… Continue reading →
Rotor Technologies flies Sprayhawk in Texas (VIDEO) The company demonstrated its Sprayhawk unmanned aerial vehicle, which is based on a Robinson R44, at an event hosted with… Continue reading →
EASA AD: Airbus H160-B helicopters This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus H160-B helicopters, ATA 05–Time Limits/Maintenance Checks–Airworthiness Limitations Section–Amendment,… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: GIGAFLIGHT Connectivity, Wisconsin, USA Aircraft wiring, cables, and connectors provider uses a global network to provide rapid service for operators. Continue reading →
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 →
