Final FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters H160-B This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Mar. 23, requires inspecting the upper and lower pitch-rod end bearings on… Continue reading →
HALO-Flight to equip full fleet with Foresight MX HUMS GPMS International has received an order from the Texas-based operator to equip three more Bell 407s with its Foresight MX… Continue reading →
Hutchinson completes acquisition of Cox & Co. The company has acquired the temperature control and ice protection systems maker and Cox subsidiary Prime Technology. Continue reading →
Happening NOW: Livestream the VERTICON Fly-In Tune in to VAI’s YouTube channel today and tomorrow to watch more than 40 helicopters fly into Atlanta, Georgia, for… Continue reading →
USHST shares tips for avoiding green dot syndrome In the winter 2026 edition of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) newsletter, Matt Johnson, an FAA designated pilot… Continue reading →
Rotortrade reports record year in 2025 The helicopter dealership experienced more than 50% revenue growth and a 35% increase in transactions last year compared with 2024. Continue reading →
Airble partners with Maverick Helicopters The agreement with the Western US tour operator allows the Canadian online booking company to expand its private air travel… Continue reading →
Submit your ballot for VAI’s board of directors by Tuesday, Mar. 10 Four seats are open in three operator member categories. Each director elected will serve a term of three years beginning… Continue reading →
Smith Myers introduces new capabilities to ARTEMIS Smith Myers Communications has added passive Wi-Fi, Bluetooth detection and geolocation, and ATAK cursor-on-target integration functions to its ARTEMIS system. Continue reading →
Veryon to debut maintenance programs at VERTICON 2026 The company will highlight its new Veryon Defect Analysis and EBIS MRO programs in addition to rotorcraft-specific enhancements to the… Continue reading →
