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VAI Daily

Sep. 29, 2025

EASA AD: Leonardo AW189 helicopters

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 71 – Power Plant – Engine Mount Fitting – Inspections/Replacement, takes effect Oct. 10.

VAI Daily

Sep. 29, 2025

5 military helicopters that conduct rescue missions

(SlashGear) – The Airbus H145 D3, Bell 205A-1++, Leonardo AW101, Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk, and Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane all perform rescue operations in addition to their core roles.

VAI Daily

Sep. 29, 2025

Sikorsky wins US Navy contract for CH-53K King Stallion fleet

The contract, worth more than $10.8 billion, will involve the Lockheed Martin company delivering 99 CH-53Ks to the US Marine Corps between 2029 and 2034.

VAI Daily

Sep. 29, 2025

How helicopter lessons are opening new career paths

(Coeur d’Alene Press) – Increased demand has made helicopter pilots essential for a range of industries, including air medical, search and rescue, air tour, law enforcement, utility and construction, and offshore energy.

VAI Daily

Sep. 26, 2025

VAI begins accepting nominations for 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards

Nominations are open through Friday, Oct. 17, for VAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards. Learn more about 2 of the 11 award categories, the Golden Hour and Pilot of the Year Awards, in this installment of a continuing series of articles about the program.

VAI Daily

Sep. 26, 2025

VAI applauds FAA policy enabling OSHA-approved harnesses for human external cargo

The new policy aligns aviation and workplace safety standards, supporting low-altitude utility missions such as grid maintenance and aerial saw work. The policy expands operator options to include harnesses accepted by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), among other government agencies.

VAI Daily

Sep. 26, 2025

Royal Thai Air Force to add pair of Airbus H225s

Thai Aviation Industries will complete the two H225s. The helicopters will serve in multiple roles, including combat search and rescue, civilian search and rescue, and troop transport.

VAI Daily

Sep. 26, 2025

FFG, USI to partner on advanced air mobility in Virginia

Future Flight Global (FFG) and Universal Solutions International (USI) have agreed to collaborate on advanced air mobility ecosystem development across the state.

VAI Daily

Sep. 26, 2025

Michigan lab begins testing drone deliveries (VIDEO)

(WJBK) – The Detroit Smart Parking Lab has started evaluating an urban drone delivery platform at the Bedrock Assembly Garage.