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VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

VAI Spotlight on Safety: Harnessing the power to prevent accidents  

A novel investigative approach helps operators prevent accidents by imagining them and analyzing their causes “in hindsight.”

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

FAA proposed rule: Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

This proposed rule by the US Department of Veterans Affairs would revise regulations governing the department’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, including revising, removing, and adding definitions; revising criteria related to eligibility; and more.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

USCG crew navigates snow squalls to transport man after heart attack

(MLive) – A US Coast Guard (USCG) MH-60T crew flew through windy conditions and snow squalls over Lake Michigan during the Nov. 29 rescue from Beaver Island.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

Avinor partners with Thales on drone traffic system in Norway

Avinor, the air navigation system provider and operator for Norway, has selected Thales to assist with the implementation of the country’s next-generation unmanned traffic management system.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

Turkish military helicopters involved in midair collision

(ABC News) – Two Turkish military training helicopters collided in midair Dec. 9 in Isparta, causing one of them to crash and resulting in the deaths of six people. The second helicopter landed safely.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

USHST releases monthly safety report for December 2024

The December 2024 safety report from the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is now available. The report covers various metrics, including average accident rates and average fatal-accident rates for the past five years.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

EASA off-site landing series offers tips for maneuvering (VIDEO)

The third episode of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) series about helicopter off-airfield landing site operations featuring Mona Seeberger focuses on maneuvering in the landing site and operating with personnel on the ground.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

Mercy Air participates in multiagency training exercise

The Air Methods operator based in Paso Robles, California, partnered with local emergency response, law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency dispatch teams for a mass-casualty drill at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area in Oceano.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

FAA Minute: Why should AMEs be concerned about a pilot’s AELS proficiency?

The FAA explains how aviation medical examiner (AME) requirements for testing pilots on the Aviation English Language Standard (AELS) differ from medical-certification requirements while highlighting that AMEs should obtain the complete medical history of a pilot.