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VAI Daily

Sep. 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 how YOUR VAI member company can be in the Spotlight!

VAI Daily

Sep. 2, 2025

VAI secures key state-level policy wins across the US

From New York to Hawaii, VAI advocacy protects vertical aviation interests.

VAI Daily

Sep. 2, 2025

Helicopter teams lead rescue efforts after Afghanistan earthquake

(BBC News) – Helicopter teams are searching remote villages in Afghanistan for survivors of a magnitude 6.0 earthquake Aug. 31 that left more than 800 people dead.

VAI Daily

Sep. 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 Daily

Sep. 2, 2025

Arizona police unit adds new Airbus H125

(Apache Junction Independent) – The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office will use the helicopter for law enforcement and search-and-rescue operations.

VAI Daily

Sep. 2, 2025

Volunteers work to turn The Helicopter Conservancy into a museum

(Green Bay Press Gazette) – A small group of volunteers is slowly but diligently transforming the northwest Wisconsin organization into a hands-on museum.

VAI Daily

Sep. 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 Daily

Sep. 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.

VAI Daily

Sep. 2, 2025

Texas helicopter crash results in minor injuries

(KVUE) – According to the FAA and local officials, a Sikorsky S-76 went down Aug. 31 near Round Mountain, resulting in minor injuries to three people.

VAI Daily

Sep. 2, 2025

New Airbus H125 joins TriState CareFlight 16 fleet

The Air Methods operator added a new air medical H125 into its fleet last month at its base in Taos, New Mexico.