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VAI Daily

Nov. 22, 2024

VAI’s 2024 Aerial Work Safety Conference features USFS briefing

Q&A panels with the FAA and the US Forest Service (USFS) highlighted the three-day event for aerial work operators in Boise, Idaho.

VAI Daily

Nov. 22, 2024

ICYMI: VAI Webinars: Integrating UAS Aircraft into a Helicopter Operation

At our Oct. 10, 2024, webinar, two managers from Pacific Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison shared how their utilities are integrating uncrewed aircraft systems (UASs) into their inspection programs. If you missed the webinar, follow the link in the story to watch a recording of it.

VAI Daily

Nov. 22, 2024

Final FAA AD: Safran Arrius 2F engines

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires removal and replacement of an affected fuel control–unit fuel pump as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD, becomes effective Dec. 10, 2024.

VAI Daily

Nov. 22, 2024

Dallas Avionics adds to government agency sales team 

The Texas company has appointed Cody Klaehn as government agency sales executive. His previous experience includes working for the Texas Department of Public Safety, including as team leader for helicopter hoist rescue, and serving in the US Marine Corps.

VAI Daily

Nov. 22, 2024

LifeFlight of Maine reiterates dangers of laser strikes on helicopters

The Bangor-based company is reminding the public about the safety threat after one of its crews experienced a laser incident while returning to a base in Sanford.

VAI Daily

Nov. 21, 2024

Spirited discussions open VAI’s 2024 Aerial Work Safety Conference

The 2024 VAI Aerial Work Safety Conference kicked off Nov. 20 with a record-setting crowd exceeding 400 vertical flight representatives at the Boise Centre in Boise, Idaho.

VAI Daily

Nov. 21, 2024

LCI, SMFL develop social loan framework for helicopter leasing

The new framework for helicopter leasing, finance, and operations from Libra Group subsidiary LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing (SMFL) has received the top rating from the Japan Credit Rating Agency.

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.