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VAI Daily

Oct. 8, 2024

Final FAA AD: Columbia Helicopters and restricted-category Model CH-47D helicopters

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires removing certain flight-control rigid connecting links from service and prohibits installing those links, takes effect Oct. 26, 2024.

VAI Daily

Oct. 8, 2024

VAI Member Spotlight: UAFA, Washington, DC, USA

Advocating for the interests of US aerial firefighters, association that formed in 2022 promotes safety and standardization for the fire-suppression industry.

VAI Daily

Oct. 8, 2024

VFS seeks proposals for student drone competition

The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) is accepting applications for its 2024–2025 Design-Build-Vertical Flight Student Competition through Oct. 30, 2024.

VAI Daily

Oct. 8, 2024

Thales joins North Dakota UAS Council

Thales is the newest member of the North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) Council. The company will work with systems integrator Vantis to develop advanced air mobility services across the state.

VAI Daily

Oct. 8, 2024

Final FAA AD: Airbus AS332 series and SA.330J helicopters

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires inspecting or measuring the main-gearbox forward and rear suspension-bar attachment plates, takes effect Nov. 12, 2024.

VAI Daily

Oct. 8, 2024

Police crew rescues stranded kayakers in Maryland (VIDEO)

(WTOP) – A Maryland State Police helicopter crew hoisted four kayakers who became stranded in rough waters Oct. 6 along the Potomac River.

VAI Daily

Oct. 8, 2024

Accidents prompt safety reminder for New Zealand agricultural pilots

(NZ Herald) – The New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association says that a series of accidents in recent weeks represents a wake-up call for pilots in the industry.

VAI Daily

Oct. 8, 2024

Medical helicopter crashes in Kentucky, killing 3 (VIDEO)

(WHAS) – Local authorities are investigating an Oct. 7 helicopter accident near Owenton, Kentucky. The accident resulted in the deaths of three crew members.

VAI Daily

Oct. 8, 2024

Pair of Airbus H175s enters service with PHI in Australia

The two Airbus H175s will support offshore energy transportation, search-and-rescue, and medical evacuation operations for PHI Aviation from a base in Broome, Western Australia.

VAI Daily

Oct. 8, 2024

AirLife Utah obtains 1st-responder status at pair of bases

The status applies to AirLife Utah bases in Brigham City and Lehi. The designation allows air medical helicopters from the Air Methods operator to land and begin patient care before other responders arrive.