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VAI Daily

Jul. 28, 2025

NAAA reinforces focusing on the job amid recent accidents

The US National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Fly Safe campaign is reminding pilots and operators to lean into checklists and personal minimums when workloads are high as the industry experienced a total of eight accidents last week.

VAI Daily

Jul. 28, 2025

NHV Group hosts family day at base in Aberdeen, Scotland

The Jul. 28 event, which drew more than 450 people, gave members of the community an inside look at NHV’s role in supporting offshore operators in the North Sea.

VAI Daily

Jul. 28, 2025

HM Coastguard crew assists with English beach rescue

(BBC) – The helicopter crew helped ground rescue teams winch a stranded person Jul. 27 from the Pentire Steps at Diggory’s beach in Cornwall.

VAI Daily

Jul. 28, 2025

Tokyo Fire Department orders Airbus H225

Airbus Helicopters has received an order for a new H225 from the Tokyo Fire Department, which will use it for firefighting, search-and-rescue, air medical, and disaster relief operations.

VAI Daily

Jul. 28, 2025

VAI Webinar, Thursday: A USCG Pilot Recounts a Harrowing Cliff Rescue

Hear firsthand the story of a dramatic coastal rescue from the US Coast Guard (USCG) pilot in command who experienced it. Register for this Jul. 31 VAI Webinar today!

VAI Daily

Jul. 28, 2025

The evolution of Sikorsky helicopters

(SlashGear) – In 1939, Igor Sikorsky flew the VS-300, developing the first modern helicopter with a tail rotor—a design that became an industry standard.

VAI Daily

Jul. 28, 2025

Helicopter crews battle wildfires in Greece (VIDEO)

(Reuters) – Helicopter crews assisted ground teams with water drops Jul. 26 and Jul. 27 near Drosopigi, Macedonia.

VAI Daily

Jul. 28, 2025

Maui Police Department welcomes new helicopter

(Maui Now) – The department introduced its new BK 117 for law enforcement, search-and-rescue, and firefighting operations Jul. 24 in Kahului. Windward Aviation restored the helicopter and will maintain it.

VAI Daily

Jul. 28, 2025

Colorado National Guard crew sets new state hoist record

The Jun. 12 rescue of two stranded hikers from Torreys Peak, at 14,200 ft., established a new state record for highest hoist using a military helicopter, the guard announced on Jul. 25.

VAI Daily

Jul. 28, 2025

King Schools releases updated drone pilot course

Version 3.0 helps drone operators prepare for the FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate exam.