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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.

Michael Gardner, who was seriously injured last year after falling from a mountain, met May 19 with the SkyLife crew members and first responders who saved his life. The reunion took place at the Air Methods operator’s base in Fresno.

As part of the promotion for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey’s appearance in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Bell Textron is highlighting how its helicopters have starred in other movies, including Predator, Gone in 60 Seconds, Scarface, Airwolf, X-Men, Transformers, Deepwater Horizon, and Godzilla vs. Kong.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Jun. 25 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 04–Time Limits/Maintenance Checks–Airworthiness Limitations Section–Amendment.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 04–Time Limits/Maintenance Checks–Airworthiness Limitations Section–Amendment, takes effect Jun. 4, 2025. It supersedes EASA AD 2023-0146, issued Jul. 14, 2023.

Joby has announced the closing of the first $250 million in funding as part of a long-term partnership with the Japanese automaker.