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VAI Daily

Jul. 25, 2025

VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference planned

(POWER UP) – This landmark event, scheduled for May 27–29, 2026, in Bali, Indonesia, represents a proactive step in delivering critical safety support to regions historically lacking easy access to VAI-hosted or -supported events such as VERTICON, EUROPEAN ROTORS, and the Aerial Work Safety Conference.

VAI Daily

Jul. 25, 2025

Fly Safe: Are you mentally fit to fly?

(POWER UP) – In the vertical aviation industry, we pay substantial—and fully warranted—attention to a pilot’s physical ability to fly. But how often do we focus on an equally important aspect of fitness: mental health? A new program from the US Helicopter Safety Team offers free, confidential counseling to the vertical aviation community.

VAI Daily

Jul. 25, 2025

Gian Franco Blower flies west

Global helicopter pioneer and former HAI chair played pivotal role in international growth of vertical aviation.

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.