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VAI Daily

Dec. 2, 2024

Leonardo conducts detect-and-avoid demo for European UAS integration

The manufacturer demonstrated its Falco Xplorer uncrewed aerial system (UAS) last week in Italy, validating European Detect and Avoid System technology.

VAI Daily

Nov. 27, 2024

Rotor Technologies flies Sprayhawk in Texas (VIDEO)

The company demonstrated its Sprayhawk unmanned aerial vehicle, which is based on a Robinson R44, at an event hosted with Hillwood and the Helicopter Institute at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) in Fort Worth.

VAI Daily

Nov. 27, 2024

EASA AD: Airbus H160-B helicopters

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus H160-B helicopters, ATA 05–Time Limits/Maintenance Checks–Airworthiness Limitations Section–Amendment, becomes effective Dec. 10, 2024.

Violas Flight Reports

Nov. 26, 2024

The Dawn of Powered Lift

Last month, for the first time in nearly 80 years, the FAA unveiled a new aircraft category—powered-lift. This groundbreaking class of aircraft can take off and land vertically like helicopters and transition to forward flight on fixed wings. We encourage everyone in vertical aviation to become familiar with the Special Federal Aviation Regulation announcing the […]

VAI Daily

Nov. 26, 2024

VAI Member Spotlight: GIGAFLIGHT Connectivity, Wisconsin, USA

Aircraft wiring, cables, and connectors provider uses a global network to provide rapid service for operators.

VAI Daily

Nov. 26, 2024

ICYMI: VAI Webinars: Powered-Lift Aircraft—New Aircraft, Common Goal

At our Nov. 14 webinar, VAI Director of Regulatory Affairs Amber Harrison provided an update on what the new FAA Special Federal Aviation Regulation for powered-lift aircraft means for VAI members. If you missed the webinar, follow the link in the story to watch a recording of it.

VAI Daily

Nov. 26, 2024

Coulson Aviation to support CONAF operations in Chile

Coulson Aviation has obtained a contract from Chile’s National Forestry Corp. (CONAF) to provide aerial firefighting support in the country.

VAI Daily

Nov. 26, 2024

TriState CareFlight marks 20 years of service in New Mexico

The Air Methods operator hosted a Nov. 20 ceremony with local partners to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of its base in Santa Fe.

VAI Daily

Nov. 26, 2024

Reiser to provide NH90 maintenance training for German Navy

Reiser Simulation and Training has obtained a contract from the German Navy to supply an NH90 maintenance training rig starting in 2025.