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VAI Daily

Nov. 17, 2025

Milestone signs lease agreements with Bristow for 5 new H160s

The Airbus helicopters, four of which are scheduled for delivery in November 2025, will support Bristow’s oil-and-gas operations in Nigeria. The fifth and final aircraft is expected to be delivered in September 2026.

VAI Daily

Nov. 17, 2025

Rescue helicopter saves rafters in remote Franklin River, Australia, wilderness

(Pulse Tasmania) – Nine rafters were rescued from Tasmania’s Franklin River by a Westpac Rescue Helicopter Nov. 16 after their expedition supplies began running low ahead of deteriorating weather.

VAI Daily

Nov. 17, 2025

Archer showcases eVTOL flight tests in UAE

Archer has successfully completed its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft flight test campaign in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The development marks a major step in the implementation of Abu Dhabi’s advanced air mobility vision.

VAI Daily

Nov. 17, 2025

NTSB preliminary report: Robinson R22, Springfield, Missouri, Oct. 21, 2025

A preliminary report from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) warns against flying in high winds or turbulence after a student and flight instructor sustained serious injuries when their helicopter impacted a grass field amid high wind gusts.

VAI Daily

Nov. 17, 2025

NTSB final report: Robinson R44 II, Ponderosa Pines, Montana, Aug. 3, 2025

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that the probable cause of this nonfatal accident was the pilot’s improper pedal application during an approach to a hover.

VAI Daily

Nov. 17, 2025

Joby celebrates 1st flight of turbine electric demonstrator aircraft

Joby Aviation announced Nov. 13 the first flight of its autonomous turbine electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Potential applications for the hybrid aircraft include longer-range air taxi services and sales to civilian, commercial, and defense customers.

VAI Daily

Nov. 17, 2025

ITC-AeroLeasing expands support to US air ambulance customer

ITC-AeroLeasing is leasing three Airbus H125 helicopters and one H135 to a US air ambulance partner starting in late 2025. The aircraft will operate from various hospital bases across the country.

VAI Daily

Nov. 17, 2025

Future-proofing the utility helicopter industry

Building a robust talent pipeline to ensure mission readiness in the utility sector was top of mind at the 2025 Airbus Utility Summit, Oct. 28–29, in Seattle, Washington.

VAI Daily

Nov. 17, 2025

Helicopter saves BASE jumper from canyon wall (VIDEO)

(Fox News) – A BASE (buildings, antennas, spans, and earth) jumper was rescued by helicopter Nov. 12 after becoming stuck on a canyon wall near Moab, Utah.

VAI Daily

Nov. 17, 2025

Pennsylvania bill seeks to legalize flying cars (VIDEO)

(Fox News) – Pennsylvania is weighing a bill to create a legal category for flying cars that can operate on public roads and in the air.