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The purchase and leaseback agreements involve two new Leonardo AW139s that Bristow Group will use for search-and-rescue operations in the United Kingdom.

In August, the FAA released a proposed rule that would enable beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones. Known as Part 108, the proposed rule is critical to vertical flight because UAS operate in the same low-altitude airspace as many rotorcraft operations. VAI welcomes this essential step in […]

StarFlight Australia will use the three helicopters for emergency response and law enforcement missions across Tasmania starting in late 2027.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Oct. 29, requires a revision to the existing rotorcraft flight manual to incorporate an emergency and malfunction procedure.

The FAA is accepting comments through Nov. 10 on this airworthiness directive (AD), which takes effect Oct. 9. The AD requires inspecting and measuring the resistance of the air intake electrical connectors, inspecting the bonding strap, reporting the results of the inspections, and taking corrective actions, if necessary.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Oct. 21 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 67 – Rotors Flight Control – Tail Rotor Actuator – Inspection.

The OEM will display its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft Oct. 4–5 during the California International Airshow at Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS).

The results of the survey will help inform the discussion during our next VAI Webinar, “From Risk to Resilience: Navigating the Aviation Insurance Landscape,” tomorrow, Sep. 24, at 3:30 pm eastern (UTC-4).

The company’s Tsunami aerial fire-suppression system helps helicopter operators battle blazes. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member company can be in the Spotlight!

The latest edition of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) newsletter examines the factors involved when pilots operate in degraded visual environments and other causes of spatial disorientation.