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VAI Daily

May. 29, 2025

SHA handbook details helicopter techniques for mountain ops

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

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2025

VAI Flight Report, May 2025: Protecting our industry (VIDEO)

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.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2025

Trauma survivor reunites with SkyLife crew in California

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.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2025

Bell spotlights role of helicopters in memorable Hollywood films

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.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2025

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS350 and EC130

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.

VAI Daily

May. 29, 2025

EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters SA.330J

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.

Videos

May. 28, 2025

The Perks of VAI Membership

VAI Daily

May. 28, 2025

Joby Aviation closes on $250M investment from Toyota Motor

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