Resource Hub

The FAA is reminding aircraft owners and operators to fill out the 2024 General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey. The annual survey measures safety, determines funding, and informs the impact of aviation on the economy.

The FAA is seeking comments by Jul. 17 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require replacing certain attachment bolts on the main gearbox suspension bar fittings, inspecting the removed bolts, and reporting the results to Airbus Helicopters.

The FAA is accepting comments through Jul. 17 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would supplement AD 2024-10-13. The proposed AD would keep the existing requirements while removing some helicopters from applicability, adding an inspection of the inner surface of the fuel-filter bowls, and revising the tightening torque.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Jul. 7, requires modifying certain upper-rail rollers and installing a label on each sliding door. It also prohibits installing affected upper-rail rollers, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD.

The company will display its new Veryon Tracking platform at Booth #1109 during the 2025 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) White Plains Regional Forum Jun. 4 at Westchester County Airport (KHPN).

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two NH90 multirole support transport helicopters to the Spanish Navy facility in Albacete.

The official helicopter service provider of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway used a fleet of nine helicopters to transport more than 500 passengers—surpassing a previous high of 450 in 2024—during last weekend’s Indianapolis 500 in Indiana.

Under a partnership with the Aircraft Electronics Association, VAI members can receive an aircraft maintenance–specific safety management system (SMS) program at no additional cost.

The new Swiss Helicopter Association (SHA) Mountain Flying Handbook includes an in-depth look into the challenges of mountain helicopter operations.

When we ask VAI members which of our services has the greatest impact, the top answer is advocacy. And as the vertical aviation industry rapidly evolves, the work of our advocacy team takes on even greater importance. Watch this month’s VAI Flight Report video to learn more about the issues we address to ensure our members’ success.