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VAI Daily

Jan. 21, 2025

VAI Member Spotlight: Elite Rotorcraft, Tennessee, USA

Aerial filming company uses an Airbus/Heli-Lynx 355FX2, as well as boats and cars equipped with specialized equipment, to provide a full suite of services for television and movie producers.

VAI Daily

Jan. 21, 2025

Billings Flying Service commends Montana, California lawmakers in urging certification for its firefighting helicopters

In the wake of the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles this month, Montana-based Billings Flying Service deeply appreciates the support of Montana and California lawmakers in urging the FAA to certificate its six CH-47D Chinook helicopters awaiting certification.

VAI Daily

Jan. 21, 2025

ICYMI: VAI Briefs—Legislative priorities for the Northeastern US during 2025

While 2024 saw some progress with legislative advancements for vertical aviation operators in the Northeastern United States, 2025 is already off to a rapid start.

VAI Daily

Jan. 21, 2025

Boost Systems, A&H gain EASA approval for CPCDS on AS350, AS355

Boost Systems, in collaboration with AirWork & Heliseilerei (A&H), has obtained a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate for its complex personnel carrying device system (CPCDS) for the Airbus H125/AS350 and AS355 models.

VAI Daily

Jan. 21, 2025

LifeFlight Australia helped record number of residents in 2024

(Australian Broadcasting Corp.) – The aerial rescue service assisted nearly 8,500 Queensland residents last year, a 13% increase compared with 2023.

VAI Daily

Jan. 21, 2025

Revised EASA AD: Airbus EC175B helicopters

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 53–Fuselage–Tail Rotor Pylon–Inspection, takes effect Jan. 21, 2025. It revises AD 2025-0017, which EASA released Jan. 14, 2025.

VAI Daily

Jan. 21, 2025

Airbus Helicopters delivers initial pair of H225Ms for French military

The French Armament General Directorate received the two helicopters, which will enter service with the French Air and Space Force, as part of an order for eight helicopters placed in 2021.

VAI Daily

Jan. 21, 2025

Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment names new US sales executive

The Lake McDonald, Queensland, Australia–based company has appointed Casey Zimmerman as sales executive for the United States.

VAI Daily

Jan. 17, 2025

Philippine Air Force receives 10 S-70i Black Hawks

Lockheed Martin delivered five of the Sikorsky helicopters to the Philippine Department of National Defense in June 2024 and five in December 2024. The deliveries are part of a contract for 32 helicopters, with the remaining 22 scheduled to enter service over the next two years.

VAI Daily

Jan. 17, 2025

Sikorsky establishes S-92 support center in Republic of Korea

The Lockheed Martin company has appointed the Sharp Technics K facility at Incheon International Airport (RKSI) in Seoul as an authorized customer support center for the S-92.