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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.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

Archer announces plans to launch Abu Dhabi electric air taxi service

Archer Aviation has reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to establish commercial air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi starting in 2026.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

Manta displays full-scale mock-up of VTOL/STOL aircraft in China

Italian manufacturer Manta Aircraft debuted its ANN Plus hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)/short takeoff and landing (STOL) mock-up in November at the 2024 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

New pilot takes part in LifeFlight Australia rescue in desert

LifeFlight Australia is sharing a story about how one of its new pilots, Michael Adair, helped rescue two lost hikers Dec. 7 south of Kowanyama, Queensland.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

EHang CFO discusses eVTOL future at ICAO anniversary

EHang CFO Conor Yang took part in a panel discussion about how electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft can help drive a sustainable future during the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 80th anniversary celebration, which took place Dec. 4–5 in Chicago, Illinois.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

EASA releases report on sustainable aviation fuel in Europe

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) report on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) includes reference prices, an assessment of production capacity in the European Union, and an outline covering emerging trends in the SAF market.

VAI Daily

Dec. 9, 2024

NTSB final report: Cessna 172M and Robinson R44, Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 18, 2022

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the R44 student pilot’s failure to follow the air traffic controller’s landing instructions, which resulted in a midair collision with the fixed-wing aircraft.

VAI Daily

Dec. 6, 2024

NTSB final report: Sikorsky UH-60A and MH-60R, San Diego, California, Nov. 22, 2022

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the midair collision involving two helicopters to be the failure of the MH-60R crew members to maintain visual separation from the UH-60A while complying with the local controller’s instructions to go around. The NTSB cited nighttime conditions and the lack of a safety alert from the controller to either helicopter as contributing factors to the accident.