LYNEports, USF to partner on AAM research, education The company will collaborate with the University of South Florida (USF) on research, pilot initiatives, and funding opportunities to support… Continue reading →
VAI Spotlight on Safety: It’s OK to Stay In this companion article to the March 2026 VAI Spotlight on Safety feature, air ambulance pilot Jessica Meiris explains why,… Continue reading →
USHST newsletter highlights FAA’s Lee Roskop Roskop, aviation safety coordinator (rotorcraft) for the FAA, is a member of the US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Steering Committee… Continue reading →
EASA, Airbus, Loft launch VR training initiative in Nepal Under a partnership with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus Helicopters, Loft Dynamics is introducing a new… Continue reading →
At Ohio State, the race to reshape emergency rescue is on (VIDEO) (Ohio State News) – A group of students has created a small transportable uncrewed aerial rescue technology flight vehicle, or… Continue reading →
VAI applauds release of FAA SAIB on rotorcraft loss of control prevention technology The FAA has issued a special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) that highlights how stability augmentation and autopilot systems can significantly… Continue reading →
Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS 332C/C1 and L/L1/L2 This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Apr. 7, requires replacing the rotor-shaft assembly; modifying the rotating swashplate assembly… Continue reading →
TOPS celebrates 30th anniversary of operator-led safety leadership Founded in 1996 by a group of leading helicopter tour operators, the Tour Operators Program of Safety (TOPS) initiative follows… Continue reading →
Helicopter, drone assist with rescue of people, dog from marsh (Syracuse.com) – Police used a drone and a helicopter crew to locate and rescue two people and a missing dog… Continue reading →
Report: Helicopter transport market to top $7.5B by 2030 (GlobeNewswire) – A new forecast from Research and Markets projects that the global helicopter-based transportation market will expand from a… Continue reading →
