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VAI Daily

Sep. 4, 2025

Pair of Air Methods operators expands services in Florida

AirLife 7 is moving to a new base at Lake City Gateway Airport (KLCQ) in Columbia County. Suwannee Air Rescue will begin offering services at the current AirLife 7 base in Live Oak.

VAI Daily

Sep. 4, 2025

National Guard UH-60 crews have saved more than 1,000 this year

According to submissions to Sikorsky’s customer awards program, US National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk crews have rescued more than 1,000 people across various missions during 2025.

VAI Daily

Sep. 3, 2025

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland H160-B

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Sep. 29 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Emergency Location Transmitter Mounting Tray – Replacement.

VAI Daily

Sep. 3, 2025

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland/MBB BK 117

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Large Hook Damper Assembly – Modification, takes effect Sep. 15.

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

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

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

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.