Content Archive: March 2025

Rotorcraft

Vertical Flight Society Assesses eVTOL Market Churn

The developing advanced air mobility sector has seen consolidation of late.
Mike Hirschberg, VFS
Rotorcraft

THC, Rotortrade Fleets Expand; AAM on the Horizon

Company has also launched a new rotorcraft leasing arm
THC
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Announces Helicopter Orders at Verticon 2025

Dozen helicopters ordered by customers in Egypt, Alaska, and the UK
Petroleum Air Services (PAS)  AW169s signing
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Launches 109,000-sq-ft Expansion in Grand Junction

Project includes more than 100,000 sq ft of additional hangar, backshop, and ramp space
West Star Aviation groundbreaking in Grand Junction, Colorado
Maintenance and Modifications

GE Approves ExecuJet MRO To Support Passport Engines

Dubai authorized service center will support turbofans for Bombardier Global 7500 jets
GE Passport engines power the Bombardier Global 7500 business jet
Aircraft

Vertical's Third VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Takes Shape

UK start-up has funds to support work through the end of 2025
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL flight testing
Rotorcraft

First Firefighting Sikorsky S-92 Unveiled at Verticon

Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives
S-92 fire fighter at Verticon
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Robinson-owned Drone Maker Debuts ‘Helius’ Nano UAV

Helius is Ascent Aerosystems’ first sub-250g coaxial UAV
Helius UAV
Training and Workforce

Jeff Pino Foundation Brings 100 Students to Verticon

Program fuels curiosity and passion of next generation of aviation professionals
Students attend Verticon with support from Jeff Pino Foundation
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skytrac Adds First Iridium Certus DLS-140 STC

Unit also offers 3G/4G cellular connectivity and Wi-Fi
Skytrac DLS-140 Iridium Certus satellite communications for helicopters