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VAI Weekly
September 4, 2025
Sikorsky, CAL FIRE to advance autonomous firefighting
The Lockheed Martin company has secured a five-year contract from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to explore firefighting response technologies, including cont ...
VAI Weekly
September 4, 2025
Pair of Air Methods operators expands services in Florida
AirLife 7 is moving to a new base at Lake City Gateway Airport (KLCQ) in Columbia County. Suwannee Air Rescue will begin offering services at the current AirLife 7 base in Live Oak.
VAI Weekly
September 4, 2025
National Guard UH-60 crews have saved more than 1,000 this year
According to submissions to Sikorsky’s customer awards program, US National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk crews have rescued more than 1,000 people across various missions during 2025.
VAI Weekly
September 3, 2025
Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland H160-B
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Sep. 29 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Emergency Location Transmitte ...
VAI Weekly
September 3, 2025
EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117
This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Large Hook Damper Assembly – Modification, takes effect Sep. 15.
VAI Weekly
September 2, 2025
VAI Member Spotlight: Orbic Helicopters, California, USA
Led by a VAI Salute to Excellence Award winner, the flight school provides charter, air tours, filming, and other services using Robinson R66, R44, and R22 helicopters. Read this story to learn ho ...
VAI Weekly
September 2, 2025
VAI secures key state-level policy wins across the US
From New York to Hawaii, VAI advocacy protects vertical aviation interests.
VAI Weekly
September 2, 2025
USHST industry chair provides insights into recent accident figures
US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Industry Chair Chris Baur, a member of the VAI Board of Directors, offers details about recent US helicopter accidents in the latest edition of the USHST newsletter.
VAI Weekly
September 2, 2025
IMS New Zealand updates valve for Cloudburst Fire Bucket
The company has upgraded its Multi-Drop Monsoon Valve for the bucket to allow transport using an external cargo basket.
VAI Weekly
September 2, 2025
McDermott Aviation deploys firefighting pair to Queensland
The operator deployed two helicopters over the weekend to help battle wildfires in South East Queensland, Australia.