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VAI Daily

Jun. 28, 2024

US Army delivers T901 engines for Black Hawk integration

Sikorsky has received two GE Aerospace T901 improved turbine engines from the US Army. The delivery marks the start of the installation and flight testing process under the UH-60M Black Hawk modernization program.

VAI Daily

Jun. 27, 2024

NTSB final report: CH-47D, North Fork, Idaho, Jul. 21, 2022

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause to be the flight crew failing to properly secure a company-issued iPad tablet, leading to its migration into and jamming of the copilot’s left pedal, preventing the pilot from arresting a left yaw, and resulting in a loss of control.

VAI Daily

Jun. 27, 2024

VAI Members-Only Benefit: Pilot loss of license insurance

VAI member pilots can enjoy peace of mind knowing that VAI partner Lockton Affinity protects pilots from the economic impact of losing their medical.

VAI Daily

Jun. 27, 2024

Supernal to display S-A2 mock-up at 2024 Farnborough Airshow

Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary Supernal has announced plans to display a mock-up of its S-A2 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft concept and host a panel about advanced air mobility on Jul. 23 during the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow.

VAI Daily

Jun. 27, 2024

Helicopter crew installs HVAC unit at California school (VIDEO)

(KHSL) – The Chico Unified School District has started a process of installing more than 100 new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units at schools across the district using a helicopter crew, including on Jun. 26 at Chico Junior High School.

VAI Daily

Jun. 27, 2024

FAA Safety Briefing: The inside scoop on DMEs

Designated mechanic examiners (DMEs) ensure the competency and proficiency of aircraft maintenance personnel. They will play a key role in addressing a projected shortage of airframe and powerplant mechanics, explains FAA’s Jennifer Lentz.

VAI Daily

Jun. 27, 2024

LMS inks supplier agreement with De Havilland Canada

Vermont–based Liquid Measurement Systems (LMS) has secured a long-term supplier agreement with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada for fuel management systems on firefighting aircraft.

VAI Daily

Jun. 27, 2024

Proposed FAA AD: Robinson R44/R44 II helicopters

The FAA is accepting comments through Aug. 12 on this proposed airworthiness directive that would require inspections of each belt tension clutch actuator bracket following reports of failed clutch actuators and failed rivets that attach the bracket to the fan scroll housing.

VAI Daily

Jun. 27, 2024

PZL Mielec to equip firefighting S-70M Black Hawk for Romania

Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has awarded a contract to PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, for an additional Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk equipped for emergency response and firefighting operations.

VAI Daily

Jun. 27, 2024

Italian Navy completes ship trial with AW609 tiltrotor

Leonardo is providing details about the first ship trial of the AW609 tiltrotor conducted with the Italian Navy.