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VAI Daily

Jun. 10, 2024

Colorado county to train 1st responders with Air Methods Ascend

The Gilpin County Ambulance Authority has selected the Ascend in-person program from Air Methods to provide critical-care readiness training for its first responders.

VAI Daily

Jun. 7, 2024

Airbus tests biodegradable composite helicopter panel

Airbus has developed an experimental helicopter panel using fibers derived from sustainable organic materials.

VAI Daily

Jun. 7, 2024

LifeFlight Australia wins Queensland Greats award

Australian air medical service LifeFlight received a 2024 Queensland Greats Institution Award during a ceremony Jun. 6 in Brisbane.

VAI Daily

Jun. 7, 2024

EAA to host WomenVenture events during 2024 air show

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is hosting a series of events Jul. 24 during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 to celebrate women involved in the helicopter industry and the wider vertical aviation community. Nicole Battjes, Rainbow Helicopters CEO and 2023–2024 VAI chair, will be a keynote speaker during EAA WomenVenture 2024 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

VAI Daily

Jun. 7, 2024

German government orders 38 Airbus H225s for police

The German Ministry of the Interior has purchased 38 Airbus H225 helicopters for German Federal Police operations. The agreement includes an option for up to 6 additional H225s.

VAI Daily

Jun. 7, 2024

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus/MBB BK 117 helicopters

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Jul. 4 on this proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), ATA 62–Main Rotor–Control Rod Assembly/Pitch Link Assembly–Inspection.

VAI Daily

Jun. 7, 2024

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS365, and EC155

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67–Rotor Flight Controls–Upper Ball Bearing End of the Main Rotor Servo Controls–Inspection, becomes effective Jun. 24, 2024.

VAI Daily

Jun. 7, 2024

Proposal to cancel EASA AD: Leonardo/Agusta-Bell 206A helicopters

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recommends canceling this airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67–Flight Controls–Tail Rotor Control Tube–Inspection/Replacement.

VAI Daily

Jun. 6, 2024

Safran Makila 2As to power German Federal Police H225s

Makila 2A engines from Safran Helicopter Engines will power a new fleet of 38 Airbus H225s for the German Federal Police, the engine maker announced during the 2024 ILA Berlin Air Show in Schönefeld, Brandenburg.