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VAI Daily

Nov. 21, 2024

Hensoldt continues expansion of production facilities in Germany

The company installed a second printed circuit-board assembly line and plans to add a third one in 2025 at its facilities in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

VAI Daily

Nov. 21, 2024

FAA accepts Able’s SMS plan for aircraft, component maintenance

Textron subsidiary Able Aerospace Services has received the FAA’s go-ahead for its new safety management system (SMS) implementation plan to support aircraft and component maintenance.

VAI Daily

Nov. 21, 2024

Enstrom highlights new connections at EUROPEAN ROTORS 2024

The Menominee, Michigan–based manufacturer is reflecting on the international event that took place Nov. 4–7 and looking forward to EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

VAI Daily

Nov. 21, 2024

Hensoldt integrates NH90, Tiger in data-link demonstration

Sensor provider Hensoldt’s OPTARION mission support system integrated NH90 and EC665 Tiger helicopters during the multinational Timber Express 2024 military exercise in Germany.

VAI Daily

Nov. 20, 2024

VAI industry advisory councils meet prior to 2024 Aerial Work Safety Conference

Experts gather in Boise, Idaho, to discuss topics relevant to specific industry sectors.

VAI Daily

Nov. 20, 2024

VAI Debrief on FAA’s new powered-lift regulation

The recently issued Special Federal Aviation Regulation outlines the qualifications, training, and operational requirements for pilots and instructors operating powered-lift aircraft. To learn how this rule could affect you, see the story inside.

Regulations

Nov. 20, 2024

VAI Debrief: FAA Final Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) – Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations

For the first time in over 80 years, the FAA has created a new aircraft category—powered-lift (PL). The SFAR defines the new category and provides a roadmap for integrating PL into the US National Airspace System. The VAI Debrief summarizes the SFAR, helping members understand what it means for them.

VAI Daily

Nov. 20, 2024

Lockheed Martin highlights Black Hawk rescue after avalanche

The Sikorsky parent company is sharing a story about a UH-60L Black Hawk crew that helped rescue a group of climbers from Mount Korab in Albania on Jan. 22, 2024.

VAI Daily

Nov. 20, 2024

Polish Armed Forces receive pair of Black Hawks from PZL Mielec

The Lockheed Martin company has delivered the last two S-70i Black Hawks to the Polish Armed Forces under a contract signed in 2021.

VAI Daily

Nov. 20, 2024

Microsoft adds Joby’s electric aircraft to flight-simulator game

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, released Nov. 19, allows players to virtually take the controls of the Joby Aviation electric air taxi.