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VAI Weekly
August 27, 2024
US Navy helicopter squadron welcomes new commanding officerThe 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.
VAI Weekly
August 27, 2024
Dufour completes hover flight of Aero2 droneDufour Aerospace has conducted the first hover flight of X2.3, the production-ready version of its Aero2 tilt-wing drone.
Press Releases
August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024 – VAI Hires Amber Harrison as Director of Regulatory AffairsVAI Weekly
August 26, 2024
Electric aircraft: The future of aviation?(CBS News Sunday Morning) - Correspondent David Pogue explores advances in aircraft battery technology that could lead to environmental benefits, a reduction in sound, and lower costs.
VAI Weekly
August 26, 2024
VAI’s James Viola headlines MOAA event in Florida(Space Coast Daily) - VAI President and CEO James Viola provided an update on the vision, purpose, and values of the association during a luncheon last week at the Military Officers Association of ...
Violas Flight Reports
August 26, 2024
Viola’s Flight Report (August 2024) – Sound of Service“Once we heard the helicopter, I knew we would be OK.” I will never forget that statement from the father of a family hoisted to safety from floodwaters. When that...
VAI Weekly
August 26, 2024
Vertical Aviation International strengthens regulatory teamHelicopter pilot and lawyer Amber Harrison has joined VAI as director of regulatory affairs. She previously worked for Zipline International.
VAI Weekly
August 26, 2024
Greek island imposes temporary ban on private helicopter flights(Greek City Times) - A public prosecutor has temporarily banned all private helicopter flights to Santorini due to safety concerns. The ban will remain in effect until the island secures a license ...
VAI Weekly
August 26, 2024
British woman recalls winch rescue from cruise ship (VIDEO)(Daily Mail) - Sian Sturgis recounts the helicopter airlift she received from a cruise ship after injuring her hip while on vacation.
