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VAI Daily

Jul. 25, 2025

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters EC155

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Aug. 21 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 04–Time Limits/Maintenance Checks–Airworthiness Limitations Section–Amendment. It would supersede AD 2010-0181, issued Aug. 27, 2010.

VAI Daily

Jul. 25, 2025

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350, AS355, EC120, and EC130

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 11–Placards and Markings–Unlock Sliding Door–Installation, takes effect Aug. 7, 2025.

VAI Daily

Jul. 25, 2025

LifeFlight Australia expands service area with multiagency rescues

The air medical provider is working with commercial and government operators to extend its emergency rescue network beyond Queensland, including conducting two recent lifesaving helicopter missions with multiple rescue groups in Western Australia.

VAI Daily

Jul. 25, 2025

Sikorsky, Heli-One, Milestone to establish S-92 center in Brazil

The OEM and the CHC Helicopter subsidiary are teaming up with Milestone Aviation Group to open an S-92 support center in Rio de Janeiro.

VAI Daily

Jul. 25, 2025

New apps help A&P students prepare for tests

King Schools has released a suite of test prep apps to assist aviation maintenance technicians with studying for FAA general, airframe, and powerplant exams.

VAI Daily

Jul. 25, 2025

King Schools opens 2026 CFI scholarships program

The training provider is now accepting applications from aspiring flight instructors for its 2026 scholarship program in partnership with Women in Aviation International and the National Association of Flight Instructors.

VAI Daily

Jul. 24, 2025

VAI Members-Only Benefit: Health insurance from LIG Solutions

Membership in the association includes access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance for individuals, families, business owners, and their employees through LIG Solutions.

Advocacy Resources

Jul. 24, 2025

VTOL Advocate – July 21, 2025

Issue Overview, Jul. 21, 2025 US Federal Updates Congress Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator US State and Local Updates Florida Enacts Transportation Law with Major AAM and Heliport Implications News from VAI’s Northeastern US Regional Representative “Advocacy in Action,” by Josh Rousseau, VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative International Updates Leadership Updates at EASA and […]

VAI Daily

Jul. 24, 2025

Airbus begins H160M flight tests for French Armed Forces

Airbus has started the flight-testing campaign for the H160M Guépard, a new variant for the French military’s joint light helicopter program.

VAI Daily

Jul. 24, 2025

Robinson issues revised safety notices for R22, R44, and R66

Robinson has published updated safety notices for R66, R44, and R22 owners and operators on the topics of low-g pushovers, high winds/turbulence, and pilot distractions.