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#SoundOfService (KCPQ-Wash.): Helicopter crew locates armed robbery suspects - ?A King County [Washington] Sheriff’s Office Bell 407 crew assisted ground officers with locating and arresting two suspects who allegedly fled from police after an armed robbery spree. . . . #VAI ?? Link to the news: https://lnkd.in/ez4EukYG

#SoundOfService: Helicopter crew lifts heavy equipment for NextStar plant in Canada - A Columbia Helicopters crew helped install equipment, including an HVAC unit, at a new NextStar Energy electric-vehicle battery plant Nov. 18 in Windsor, Ontario. . . . #VAI ?? Link to the news: https://shorturl.at/HJsga

Last month, for the first time in nearly 80 years, the FAA unveiled a new aircraft category—powered-lift. This groundbreaking class of aircraft can take off and land vertically like helicopters and transition to forward flight on fixed wings. We encourage everyone in vertical aviation to become familiar with the Special Federal Aviation Regulation announcing the new aircraft class. Powered-lift vehicles may soon be operating in nearby airspace. As these new aircraft arrive on the flight line, operators may also want to integrate them into their operations. Watch this month’s video to learn more about powered-lift and what it could mean for you. . . . #SpecialFederalAviationRegulation #VFR #VAI

#SoundOfService: Helicopter crew moves equipment to Iowa skyscraper - A helicopter crew delivered equipment and supplies to the top of the Ruan Center high-rise building Nov. 17 in downtown Des Moines. . . . #VAI ?? Link to the news:https://shorturl.at/HVCzE

#SoundOfService: CHP helicopter crew hoists climber from side of cliff - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) crew rescued an injured climber Nov. 17 from a cliff near Baker Beach. . . . #VAI ?? Link to the news:https://shorturl.at/neZGe

Congratulations to Skyports Infrastructure on being named the new operator of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport! Vertical Aviation International thanks the New York City Economic Development Corporation for its continued leadership in prioritizing investment in accessible green transportation alternatives for New Yorkers.

#VAIAerialWorkSafetyConference happening now in #Boise Near capacity crowd for briefings by the United States Forestry Service at our very own Aerial Work Safety Conference. . . , #VAI

#SoundOfService:US Coast Guard crew rescues 3 people from Alaska waters - A US Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk crew hoisted three people who abandoned their ship following an electrical fire Nov. 9 east of Kayak Island, Alaska. ? . . . #VAI ?? Link to the news::https://shorturl.at/3gf9h

#VAIAerialWorkSafetyConference happening now in #Boise Meet the regulators session with the FAA at our conference today. Lots of great takeaways! . . . #VAI

#SoundOfService:US Coast Guard crew airlifts boaters, dogs in Maryland - The MH-65 Dolphin crew hoisted two people and two dogs from a sailboat that ran aground after dark Nov. 14 near Fleeton Point. . . . #VAI ?? Link to the news: https://lnkd.in/eG9jWviH