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VAI Daily

Nov. 4, 2024

Canceled EASA AD: Bell Textron 212 and 412 helicopters

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has canceled airworthiness directive (AD) 2022-0047, ATA 53–Fuselage–Tailboom Attachment–Inspection/Replacement, issued Mar. 17, 2022.

VAI Daily

Nov. 4, 2024

QAI, Spectrum partner on air medical interior for Life Flight Network

QAI Aviation and Spectrum Aeromed are teaming up to develop a custom air ambulance interior for Life Flight Network’s Airbus EC135.

VAI Daily

Nov. 4, 2024

Skyryse reports healthy demand for fly-by-wire Skyryse One

El Segundo, California–based Skyryse is reporting that reservations for the first edition of its Skyryse One, an uncrewed version of the Robinson R66 that uses fly-by-wire controls, have sold out in six months. The company anticipates the start of deliveries in 2025.

VAI Daily

Nov. 4, 2024

Aerolite obtains FAA STC for H135 air medical interior

The FAA has issued a supplemental type certificate (STC) for Aerolite’s installation of the Helionix air medical interior on the Airbus H135.

VAI Daily

Nov. 1, 2024

VAI partners with NJEDA to highlight offshore wind opportunities for vertical aviation

The collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) aims to expand industry engagement for offshore wind operations and support.

VAI Daily

Nov. 1, 2024

FAA’s Rotorcraft Collective focuses on self-pressure to fly (VIDEO)

In a new episode of FAA’s Rotorcraft Collective, Chris Baur, US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) co-chair, explains how to look within yourself and eliminate self-pressure to fly. USHST has identified self-induced pressure as a recurring issue for pilots in National Transportation Safety Board accident reports.

VAI Daily

Nov. 1, 2024

Boston MedFlight adds E3 night-vision goggles from ASU

The air medical provider for eastern Massachusetts will enhance crew safety and operational capabilities after dark with E3 night-vision goggles from Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU).

VAI Daily

Nov. 1, 2024

Beta Technologies raises additional funding for eVTOL development

The South Burlington, Vermont–based electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) maker has secured $318 million from a group of investors that includes Fidelity Management & Research, TPG Rise Climate, and United Therapeutics.

VAI Daily

Oct. 31, 2024

Maverick welcomes Nevada congressperson for industry insights and engagement

Last week, Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.-01) visited Maverick Helicopters, a VAI member, to discuss key issues facing the air tour and vertical aviation industry.

VAI Daily

Oct. 31, 2024

VAI Members-Only Benefit: Discounts on King Schools training

A VAI membership includes 30% off the iconic King Schools online training courses.