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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.

VAI Daily

Nov. 20, 2024

Volz Servos to provide actuators for Beta VTOL, CTOL aircraft

The German company has agreed to produce electromechanical actuators for the fly-by-wire system for both versions of the Beta Technologies Alia aircraft—vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL).

VAI Daily

Nov. 20, 2024

Native Air celebrates 25 years of serving Arizona residents

The Air Methods operator brought together local partners, first responders, and past and present crew members for a 25th anniversary event Nov. 14 in Prescott.

VAI Daily

Nov. 19, 2024

VAI Member Spotlight: Public Safety Training & Response Group, Australia

Organization focused on disaster response provides training and support for public and private helicopter operators.