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VAI Daily

Aug. 19, 2025

Robinson offers new trade-in program for current owners

The program allows existing owners of R22 Beta II, R44 Cadet, R44 Raven I/II, and R66 models to receive credit toward the purchase of a new Robinson helicopter.

VAI Daily

Aug. 19, 2025

VAI Member Spotlight: Astrum Helicopters, Belize City, Belize

The Caribbean operator offers private air tours, charter flights, and other services using Bell 407 and Bell 206B-3 helicopters. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member company can be in the Spotlight!

VAI Daily

Aug. 19, 2025

Fly Safe reminder: Watch fuel levels to avoid an accident

The National Agricultural Aviation Association safety campaign is reminding ag pilots to keep an eye on fuel levels after hearing from the US National Transportation Safety Board that two agricultural aviation accidents in 2025 appear to have resulted from fuel exhaustion.

VAI Daily

Aug. 19, 2025

Flying in an Ohio National Guard Black Hawk (VIDEO)

(WCPO) – A Sikorsky Black Hawk crew from the US Army Aviation support facility near Columbus, Ohio, provides an inside look at the safety preparations before each flight.

VAI Daily

Aug. 19, 2025

Flight nurse, patient reunite 40 years later (VIDEO)

(WCCO) – Four decades after receiving a lifesaving airlift from North Memorial Health’s AirCare program in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, patient David Olson met with Bob Field, the now-retired flight nurse who saved him.

VAI Daily

Aug. 19, 2025

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus AS 332L2 and EC225 LP

The FAA is accepting comments on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD) through Oct. 3. It would supersede AD 2020-06-12. The new AD would retain the existing actions while requiring a modification of the main-gearbox suspension bar, an inspection of the torque, and corrective actions, if necessary.

VAI Daily

Aug. 19, 2025

Lockheed Martin delivers 5 Black Hawks to Philippines

The Philippine Air Force will use the new Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawks for troop transport, disaster response, firefighting, humanitarian aid, training, and other missions.

VAI Daily

Aug. 19, 2025

Sikorsky begins assembly of initial CH-53K for Israel

(Defence Blog) – The Lockheed Martin company has started final assembly of the first CH-53K King Stallion for the Israeli Air Force at its plant in Connecticut.

VAI Daily

Aug. 19, 2025

How Air Methods keeps patients safe in inclement weather

A new blog post from the air medical operator outlines its safety, communication, and operational protocols when weather conditions prevent aircraft from flying during a medical emergency.