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VAI Daily

Apr. 17, 2025

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus AS 332 helicopters

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through May 14 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Swashplate Assembly – Modification.

VAI Daily

Apr. 17, 2025

SKYTRAC unveils real-time HUMS for Sikorsky S-92

SKYTRAC Systems and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, have announced an agreement to develop a next-generation real-time health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) for the S-92 helicopter.

VAI Daily

Apr. 16, 2025

Pilot John International expands e-commerce shop

The company’s online store now includes products from ADS, Gill Battery/Teledyne, and Sesame Technologies.

VAI Daily

Apr. 16, 2025

VAI committee offers help with resume, career guidance

VAI’s Emerging Professionals Committee welcomes those who’ve joined the industry in the past six years to a network that fosters community, provides resources, and boosts career growth.

VAI Daily

Apr. 16, 2025

Proposed EASA AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 and EC635

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through May 13 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 64–Tail Rotor–Tail Rotor Blades–Inspection.

VAI Daily

Apr. 15, 2025

Pause for safety: Recognizing and preventing LOC-I

As part of the 2025 National Pause for General Aviation Safety campaign, VAI encourages pilots to commit to reviewing safety materials to avoid loss of control in-flight (LOC-I), one of the top three causes of fatal helicopter accidents.

VAI Daily

Apr. 15, 2025

VAI Member Spotlight: VerdeGo Aero, Florida, USA

Technology experts join forces to create start-up company focused on building hybrid–electric engines. Interested in having your company featured in VAI Daily? Read this story to find out how VAI members can sign up to appear in VAI Member Spotlight!

VAI Daily

Apr. 15, 2025

VAI Webinar next week: Pete Gillies – ‘Cyclic Back’ Will Save Your Life

Join us Wednesday, Apr. 23, for our next VAI Webinar and learn about the first thing a pilot should do upon losing power to the rotors.

VAI Daily

Apr. 15, 2025

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N2/N3, EC155 B/B1, and SA 365 N/N1

The FAA is seeking comments by May 30 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting the tightening torque, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD.

VAI Daily

Apr. 15, 2025

Proposed FAA AD: Airbus EC120B, EC130 B4, and EC130 T2

The FAA is seeking comments by May 30 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting for the presence of the retaining ring in emergency flotation systems with certain inflation assemblies installed and, depending on the results, taking corrective action.