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VAI Daily

Jun. 21, 2024

Astronics launches ultra-compact avionics data converter

Astronics Corp. has debuted the Ballard NG1 Series Avionics I/O Converter, a highly flexible, small computing device for use in demanding aircraft environments. The NG1 is designed to provide out-of-the-box simplicity for converting and streaming avionics data for distributed control or remote I/O applications.

VAI Daily

Jun. 21, 2024

Bell announces 1st flight of RCAF’s CH-146C MK II Griffon helicopter

Bell will modernize the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF’s) CH-146 Griffon fleet to sustain its capabilities through the 2030s. The CH-146 Griffon is a variant of the Bell 412EP.

VAI Daily

Jun. 20, 2024

Joby announces FAA approval of ElevateOS air taxi operations software

Joby Aviation has received FAA authorization to use ElevateOS, a software suite the company designed to enable high-tempo, on-demand air taxi operations.

VAI Daily

Jun. 20, 2024

All aboard! The SMS helo is about to take off

(ROTOR magazine) – The long-anticipated expansion of the Part 5 safety management system (SMS) rule has arrived. With it, over 2,500 affected entities must plan to complete their SMS journey within two or three years. VAI is here to help.

VAI Daily

Jun. 20, 2024

VAI Members-Only Benefit: VAI Online Academy course: ‘Modern Maintenance Communication’

VAI members enjoy a discount on courses in the VAI Online Academy, including “Modern Maintenance Communication,” a four-module, four-hour accredited and interactive human-factors training program.

VAI Daily

Jun. 20, 2024

VAI members elect 2024–25 Board of Directors

(ROTOR magazine) – Meet the 2024–25 VAI Board of Directors! The first board for the association under its new brand, Vertical Aviation International, was elected by VAI members at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 in Anaheim, California, in February.

VAI Daily

Jun. 20, 2024

Air Methods of Kentucky 6 celebrates 20 years of service

Air Methods of Kentucky 6 held a community event Jun. 13 to celebrate two decades of providing lifesaving care to Elizabethtown and surrounding communities.

VAI Daily

Jun. 20, 2024

French Army’s NH90 for special forces begins flight testing

Airbus Helicopters has launched the flight-test campaign for the prototype of the NH90 Standard 2, which is being developed specifically for French Army Aviation to support special forces operations.