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Rotorcraft

Three Sikorsky Demonstrators Target First Flights in 2026

Nomad 100, U-Hawk, and HEX set to soar
Sikorsky Nomad 50
Cabin Interior and Electronics

VVIP Interior Added as Option for Bell 429 Designer Series

VVIP cabin adds premium finishes, lighting, and storage features
Bell 429 VVIP interior Verticon 2026
Aircraft

Life Flight Goes Pro with Order for a Dozen PC-12s

Aeromedical operator will start taking delivery of the turboprop singles in 2027
Pilatus and Life Flight deal Verticon 2026
Regulations and Government

Archer Countersuit Targets Joby’s eVTOL Supply Chain

Filing alleges mislabeled imports and Chinese Communist Party ties
Joby Aviation eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Panel Explores Drone, Autonomous Aircraft Rules

Regulators differ on autonomy definitions and certification approaches
a drone panel held March 10 at Verticon Atlanta
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Maintains Growth Trajectory in All Segments

Orders are up 5.1% compared to 2024
Leonardo booth Verticon 2026
Rotorcraft

Guimbal Cabri G5 Officially in Development

Upcoming five-seat turbine to be ‘big brother’ to existing G2
Gimbal G5
Training and Workforce

Reiser Training Tech Cuts Costs, Lead Times

Technology reduces need to ground aircraft, use expensive parts
Maintenance training is one of the many technology solutions offered by Reiser
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Programs, Flight Hours Boost NetJets in 2025

NetJets helped lead Berkshire Hathaway service group to 11% revenue increase in 2025
NetJets Embraer Praetor 500 (Photo: Embraer)
ATC

Are Helo ADS-B Requirements Coming under ATC Modernization?

More aircraft will require tighter air traffic separation standards
FAA Administrator and EASA executive director at Verticon 2026
Accidents

NTSB Examines Deicing Holdover Time in Challenger Crash

Aircraft exceeded maximum holdover time
NTSB Logo Seal
Regulations and Government

FAA and EASA Leaders Discuss the Future of Aviation Regulations at Verticon 2026

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford pledges to fix the National Airspace System in three years.
Fireside chat during Verticon 2026 opening session
Maintenance and Modifications

FlyHouse Expands Mx Capabilities with JetsMRO Purchase

Addition gives it service locations in Dallas and Miami
Jets MRO hangar at KRBD in Dallas
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Preowned Helicopter Supply Hit Five-year Low in 2025

Median pricing increased 10% year over year despite softer sales
A helicopter on a launch pad at dusk
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alpine Helicopters Picks Skytrac Solution for Upgrade Program

Iridium satcom will help pilots and ground crews remain connected
Skytrac Systems
Rotorcraft

R44 Utility Is Latest Robinson Iteration

Buyers can opt for the new configuration that targets utility operators
Robinson 44 Utility interior,
Rotorcraft

Robinson Expands into Uncrewed VTOL Market

New division encompasses heavy-lift drones and uncrewed helicopters
Robinson booth Verticon 2026
Rotorcraft

R88 Progressing with More Supplier Selections

Providers include GPMS, Outerlink, and Skurka Aerospace
Robinson R88 Verticon 2025
Maintenance and Modifications

Essential Turbines Triples Rolls-Royce MRO Capacity

New facility will speed up turnaround times for U.S. customers
Essential Turbines
Rotorcraft

DARPA Grants Bell X-Plane Status for Sprint Program Aircraft

Work has begun on the high-speed VTOL demonstrator
Artist’s concept for the SPRINT X-76
Rotorcraft

Airbus Reveals Two Next Gen NATO Rotorcraft Studies

A pair of concept designs build on technologies from the X3 and Racer demonstrators
A compound architecture concept (left) and traditional helicopter rendering (right)
Regulations and Government

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Pledges to Fix National Airspace System in Three Years

FAA Administrator expects some broken glass along the way.
Bryan Bedford, FAA Administrator at Verticon 2026
Maintenance and Modifications

Metro Aviation Completed 24 Aircraft Last Year

Company also won multi-ship New York State Police contract
Metro Aviation at Verticon 2026
Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Unveils 6-bladed MD 564 Utility Helicopter

Upgraded rotorcraft delivers significantly improved performance
MD 564
Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Support Services Gains EASA Part 145 Approval

Repair station certificate bolsters company’s ability to serve worldwide customers
Aircraft

Brazil Approves Daher's TBM 980

First delivery to a Brazilian customer is expected in July
Daher TBM 980 on ramp outside hangar
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Names Launch Customers for Bell Tailboom STC

Modification removes 100 pounds to increase payload capacity
An image of the tailboom modification in a maintenance hangar
Maintenance and Modifications

Six S-92 Operators Renew Sikorsky TAP Contracts

Contracts cover approximately 100 aircraft through early 2030s
A helicopter flies over the ocean with a rig in the far background
Aircraft

Dassault Chases Bizjet Market Pinnacle With Falcon 10X

First of four 10X prototypes rolled out in Bordeaux on Tuesday
Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X rollout
Security

National Research Council of Canada Acquires Global 6500

Canadian-built jet to further defense research and development
Bombardier Global 6500 in flight with NRC logo