AMSL Aero names new CEO (Australian Flying) – The Australian electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft developer has selected Antonio Di Pietro as its new… Continue reading →
Rapid response teams mobilize amid Texas flooding (AirMed&Rescue) – Aerial search-and-rescue operations have played a central role in the recovery operations following flash flooding Jul. 4 in… Continue reading →
VAI Member Spotlight: Helicopter Work Aids, Louisiana, USA After years of creating custom maintenance products, longtime mechanic turns side project into a successful helicopter tooling business. Read this… Continue reading →
Injured hiker receives longline rescue in California (VIDEO) (KRON) – A helicopter crew assisted local first responders with airlifting an injured hiker Jul. 4 near Alpine Lake in… Continue reading →
Coast Guard crew airlifts hikers stuck on Oregon cliff (VIDEO) (KMTR) – A US Coast Guard MH-60 crew from Astoria rescued two people stranded on a cliff Jul. 5 near… Continue reading →
Trio of experts discusses advances in SMS (Aviation Maintenance magazine) – Chris Hill, VAI senior director of safety, and two other experts talk about why operators should… Continue reading →
Helicopter transfers concrete for Colorado ski lift (The Aspen Times) – A Timberline Helicopters Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter dropped 475,000 lb. of concrete for the construction of… Continue reading →
FAA Safety Briefing: Combating maintenance norms It can take courage to point out that a norm violates the rule or published procedure. Your bravery could save… Continue reading →
Do you have a preflight checklist for your drone? This FAA Safety Briefing offers resources for drone operators to develop a checklist, including 23 items to include in a… Continue reading →
Drone strikes rescue helicopter in Texas near flood zone (VIDEO) (KSAT) – A private drone operating illegally in restricted airspace collided with a rescue helicopter Jul. 7 over the Hill… Continue reading →
