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VAI Daily

Aug. 13, 2025

Volo Mission to expand longline training programs

The company plans to launch the Volo Mission Academy next year, extend its Ladies of Long Line event to three days, introduce a men’s version of the event, and add new educational courses.

VAI Daily

Aug. 13, 2025

Rotorcraft Collective: Fuel yourself for a safe flight (VIDEO)

Bruce Webb of Airbus Helicopters explains that having a “pilot’s lunch,” with only a candy bar and soft drink or snacks, is a poor practice. Just like the machines we fly, our bodies need clean fuel to work properly, he reminds pilots in this FAA helicopter safety video.

VAI Daily

Aug. 13, 2025

Airbus Helicopters delivers H160 to GDAT Group

The operator plans to use the first new H160 that will operate in China for transportation to offshore oil-and-gas platforms.

VAI Daily

Aug. 13, 2025

Baldwin introduces ASAP facilitator program

The new Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) facilitator service from Baldwin Safety & Compliance helps organizations manage their FAA-approved ASAP initiatives.

VAI Daily

Aug. 12, 2025

VAI Member Spotlight: Polytronix, Texas, USA

The LCD display manufacturer also provides instrument panels and components for makers of civil and military helicopters. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member company can be in the Spotlight!

VAI Daily

Aug. 12, 2025

Archer Aviation provides update on electric aircraft production

Six Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft are in production at facilities in California and Georgia, the company noted in its second-quarter 2025 financial report.

VAI Daily

Aug. 12, 2025

Bell highlights past and future US military trainers

Over the past 70 years, Bell has provided training helicopters for the US military, including the H-13, UH-1H, TH-67, and TH-57. The Bell 505 will join the list for the US Army’s Flight School Next program.

Advocacy Resources

Aug. 11, 2025

VTOL Advocate – August 4, 2025

Federal Updates US, EU Reach Agreement on Trade and Tariffs Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces ROTOR Act to Improve Aviation Safety in the NAS News from VAI’s Western US Regional Representative “Word from the Street,” by Chuck Street, VAI Western US Regional Representative Federal Updates US, EU Reach Agreement on Trade and Tariffs Summary of Facts […]

VAI Daily

Aug. 11, 2025

Bristow Group begins testing with BETA electric aircraft

The helicopter operator flew the BETA Technologies Alia CX300 conventional takeoff and landing aircraft for the first time Aug. 8 from Stavanger Airport (ENZV) in Rogaland County, Norway.

VAI Daily

Aug. 11, 2025

Blade Air Mobility CFO to present at tech conference

CFO Will Heyburn is speaking today, Aug. 11, during the virtual Oppenheimer 28th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference.