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US Army takes detailed look at new pilot training model
VAI Weekly
August 27, 2024
US Army takes detailed look at new pilot training model
(Defense News) - The US Army is examining a new institutional training model for pilots as its helicopter fleet evolves into a network of crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust provides operational update
VAI Weekly
August 27, 2024
Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust provides operational update
(NZ Herald) - The Whitianga, North Island, New Zealand–based rescue provider highlighted a project to seal the tarmac at Whitianga Aerodrome (NZWT) and other improvements during its annual meeting.
Tennessee police helicopter crew helps capture fugitive (VIDEO)
VAI Weekly
August 27, 2024
Tennessee police helicopter crew helps capture fugitive (VIDEO)
(Fox News) - A helicopter crew from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department coordinated with ground officers to apprehend a fugitive at night.
VAI Weekly
August 27, 2024
Salus Aviation places order with KHI for Airbus H145
Salus Aviation has purchased an Airbus H145/BK 117-D3 helicopter from Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) as part of a fleet replacement program.
VAI Weekly
August 27, 2024
Understanding the FAA’s new ACS requirements for helicopters (VIDEO)
The United States Helicopter Safety Team hosted an Aug. 17 webinar outlining the FAA’s updated airman certification standards (ACSs) as they apply to helicopter pilots, students, and instructors. ...
Joby demonstrates autonomous flight in US Air Force exercise
VAI Weekly
August 27, 2024
Joby demonstrates autonomous flight in US Air Force exercise
Joby Aviation and the US Air Force have completed testing of an uncrewed resupply aircraft system using a fixed-wing Cessna 208B platform with an equipment suite from Joby subsidiary Xwing.
NTSB preliminary report: Bell 206, Nashua, Iowa, Jul. 29, 2024
VAI Weekly
August 27, 2024
NTSB preliminary report: Bell 206, Nashua, Iowa, Jul. 29, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report into an aerial spray helicopter accident that resulted in the death of the pilot. Investigators found evidence tha ...
VAI Weekly
August 27, 2024
US Navy helicopter squadron welcomes new commanding officer
The US Navy’s Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 named Commander Jared Schmitt as its new leader during an Aug. 22 change-of-command ceremony, replacing Commander Andrew Countiss.
Dufour completes hover flight of Aero2 drone
VAI Weekly
August 27, 2024
Dufour completes hover flight of Aero2 drone
Dufour Aerospace has conducted the first hover flight of X2.3, the production-ready version of its Aero2 tilt-wing drone.