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VAI Daily

Jul. 23, 2024

Bell Textron hands over 500th Bell 429 at Farnborough

During the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow on Jul. 23, Bell Textron announced the delivery of the 500th Bell 429. Latin American operator Mendes Group will use the helicopter for corporate transportation in Brazil.

VAI Daily

Jul. 23, 2024

Whelen Aerospace Technologies acquires AeroLEDs

Sebastian, Florida–based aircraft lighting maker Whelen Aerospace Technologies has agreed to purchase AeroLEDs of Boise, Idaho.

VAI Daily

Jul. 23, 2024

Airbus Racer demonstrator reaches new top speed

The Airbus Racer high-speed helicopter demonstrator has exceeded its fast-cruise-speed target of 407 km/h (220 kt.).

VAI Daily

Jul. 23, 2024

FAA seeks comments on info collection about use of SAIBs

The FAA is seeking public comments by Oct. 4 on a data collection effort involving a voluntary reporting request for special airworthiness information bulletins (SAIBs).

VAI Daily

Jul. 23, 2024

VAI Member Spotlight: Chinook Helicopters, Canada

Flight school uses Bell and Robinson helicopters and flight simulators to train 75% of all helicopter IFR students in Canada.

VAI Daily

Jul. 23, 2024

NTSB final report: Bell 407, Moran, Kansas, Mar. 29, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be an in-flight collision with birds while in cruise flight.

VAI Daily

Jul. 23, 2024

CHP crew flies through storm to rescue stranded climber (VIDEO)

(KTXL) – During the onset of strong thunderstorms, a California Highway Patrol (CHP) helicopter crew rescued a stranded climber Jul. 19 from a 10,000-ft. cliff in the High Sierra.

VAI Daily

Jul. 23, 2024

Lilium, Skyports to launch eVTOL network in northern Italy

Lilium has agreed to partner with SEA Group, the operator of airports in Milan, and Skyports Infrastructure to develop an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft network across Lombardy.

VAI Daily

Jul. 23, 2024

Smith Myers adds to phone detection system with Artemis+

Smith Myers launched Artemis+, a next-generation version of its Artemis line of mobile phone detection, location, and communication systems, this week at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow.