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This year the company has closed on nine new aircraft leases, expanded its partnership with an air medical operator in North America, and secured three new contracts in Europe.

(Canarian Weekly) – The crew airlifted the injured hiker Oct. 8 near a beach in El Puertillo, Arucas, on Spain’s Canary Islands.

(Vertical magazine) – Kämpfe, chair of the European Helicopter Association (EHA), discusses the versatility of the helicopter, emerging drone and electric vertical takeoff and landing technology, the shortage of helicopter pilots, the role of aviation regulators, and the challenges and opportunities facing EHA and the industry as a whole.

(BBC) – According to local police, a suspect allegedly shone a laser at an HM Coastguard helicopter crew assisting with a missing-person search Oct. 10 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.

(Vineyard Gazette) – A US Coast Guard (USCG) helicopter crew airlifted an injured person from Cape Cod near Juniper Point Oct. 13 in Salem, Massachusetts.

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is welcoming the business aviation trip support provider as an associate member of its Industry Partner Program.

(Fox News) – Following a retail theft, the new FlockSafety Aerodome drone will follow the suspect and stream live video back to security officers and police.

The association hosted a group of aspiring female aviators at an event in Maryland as part of the global campaign from Women in Aviation International.

We are accepting nominations for the 2026 scholarship program through Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Scholarships are available for VAI members in the areas of aviation maintenance, commercial helicopter pilot ratings, and pilot safety.

The United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) concluded that the accident was related to a change to the beyond visual line of sight drone’s operating software. The report also notes that the accident highlights the importance of including comprehensive scenario testing in change-management processes, particularly for functions that are critical to safety.