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Mar
09
2026
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GPMS International and Bell Textron Inc. announced today a collaboration to bring Foresight MX Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) to the Bell 505 helicopter. The effort expands the portfolio of Bell platforms supported by Foresight MX and will provide Bell 505 operators with advanced vibration monitoring, predictive maintenance insights, and flight data monitoring capabilities.
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Mar
09
2026
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March 9, 2026 — GPMS International, Inc., the industry leader in helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), today announced that Helicopter Express has become the first operator to upgrade from the Bell Helicopter Vibration Monitor (BHVM) System to the GPMS Foresight MX HUMS platform for their Bell 412 EPX. The milestone marks a significant step forward in the growing BHVM-to-GPMS upgrade program developed in partnership with Bell, as operators across the industry seek modern, supportable alternatives to aging legacy monitoring systems.
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Mar
06
2026
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OAK CREEK, WI – March 5, 2026 – Astronautics Corporation of America, together with Alpha Aviation and StandardAero, is seeking Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) co-validation of its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for the RoadRunner® AFI4700 electronic flight instrument (EFI) on Leonardo A109-series helicopters operating in Japan.
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Mar
09
2026
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Atlanta, GA — March 10, 2026 — Axnes, a global leader in wireless intercom solutions with more than 30 years of proven aviation experience, today announced at VERTICON 2026 in Atlanta, the launch of the CPX Wireless Intercommunication System, a nextgeneration Passenger Address (PA) and Intercommunication System (WICS), providing state of the art hearingprotection designed specifically for passenger transport and mission operations, like offshore, helicopter tourism, air medical and VIP . Built and engineered in Norway, CPX delivers certified performance, superior comfort, and seamless integration into modern rotorcraft cabins.
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Mar
09
2026
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STRATFORD, Conn., March 6, 2026 — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) is preparing to build the first production batch of S-92A+™ helicopters, the latest variant of its flagship commercial heavy-lifter. A+ model aircraft will be manufactured and assembled in Stratford and Owego, New York, for a new head-of-state transport customer, and anticipated orders from Head of State and offshore-energy customers, marking an exciting development for current and future operators.
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Mar
09
2026
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Stratford, Conn., March 9, 2026 — In a significant boost to S-92® helicopter aftermarket support, six operators during 2025 and early 2026 have renewed multi-year Total Assurance Program (TAP™) contracts offered by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. Equivalent to a power-by-the-hour service, TAP enables operators to fly their aircraft at a known cost-per-hour basis, and receive replacement parts when needed.
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Mar
09
2026
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Atlanta, U.S., 9 March 2026 - Airbus’ ACH140 makes its debut at Verticon 2026 with a mock-up of its brand new cabin interior. The Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) Line collection showcases the brand new design philosophy defined by a dynamic and sophisticated aesthetic, establishing a singular style which will be gradually rolled out across the ACH range.
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Mar
09
2026
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LockNClimb LockNCarts are made one at a time by skilled craftsmen out of welded structural quality 2-inch square aluminum tube in the USA at the company’s 50,000 sf facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. These carts are custom made to hold the blades of any model helicopter and can be powder coated in any color.
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Mar
09
2026
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Atlanta, Georgia – March 9, 2026 – Precision Aviation Services, a subsidiary of Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and value-added services for the aerospace and defense industries, today announced it has been approved as an Authorized Autopilot Installer (AAI) for the Thales and StandardAero StableLight Autopilot System, a next-generation 4-axis autopilot designed specifically for the light rotor-wing aircraft market.
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Mar
09
2026
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ATLANTA, Georgia, — March 9, 2026 — The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, and Sikorsky - a Lockheed Martin company - today announced the display of a landmark Sikorsky S‑92 helicopter, tail number 920006, at Verticon 2026. As the first ever S‑92 to enter commercial service in September 2004, this aircraft represents more than two decades of global operational excellence, fleet sustainment, and the enduring capability of the S‑92 platform.
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Mar
09
2026
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March 9, 2026 – McMinnville, OR- Precision Support Services, LLC (PSS) announced today they have added to their existing Repair Station certifications. PSS is an approved EASA Repair Station (EASA.145.8157).
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Mar
09
2026
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SHREVEPORT, La. — Metro Aviation will highlight several aircraft and key partnerships at VERTICON 2026 in Atlanta, including an EC145 C2 and the AW09 aircraft on display at the Metro booth, and multiple completed aircraft featured on the Airbus exhibit.
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Mar
09
2026
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Fort Worth, Texas (March 9, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, successfully held the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)’s SPeed and Runway INdependent Technologies (SPRINT) program. This milestone allows Bell to begin building the next-generation aircraft demonstrator, recently designated as the X-76.
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Mar
10
2026
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky., March 10, 2026 — Recoil Aerospace, Inc. (Recoil) today announced a strategic partnership with Aero Products of Show Low, Arizona, naming the company an Authorized Service Support Center for Recoil Aerospace products.
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Mar
09
2026
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Atlanta, USA - 9th of March 2026 - Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, announces that Rotortrade MRO Latrobe has been appointed an official Garmin dealership, strengthening its certified avionics installation and integration capabilities in the United States.
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Mar
09
2026
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Atlanta, Georgia (March 9, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has revealed during VAI Verticon 2026 that it has launched new luxury interior options for the Bell 429 – the latest upgrade in the Designer Series offerings for the platform that was inspired by customer feedback to amplify their flight experience.
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Mar
09
2026
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WASHINGTON, DC - March 9, 2026 - Archer (NYSE: ACHR) announced today that the US Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration have selected its partners in Texas, Florida and New York to participate in the White House’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), marking a major step toward bringing electric air taxis to market in the United States.
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Mar
09
2026
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has been selected as a partner in multiple winning applications under the White House-backed Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Through the program, Joby has the opportunity to begin early operations this year in Arizona, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Utah, marking a major milestone for the U.S. air taxi industry with the potential to significantly accelerate Joby’s path to commercial service.
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Mar
10
2026
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Atlanta, GA — March 10, 2026 — At VERTICON 2026, Aero Asset announced three strategic appointments to bolster its advisory and market research team. The additions reflect the company’s continued investment in data-driven digital platforms designed to support the global rotorcraft market with real-time market intelligence and advanced asset valuation services.
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10
2026
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Atlanta, Georgia, USA, March 10, 2026 — SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC) today announced the introduction of SKYTRAC Mobile, a new Android and iOS mobile flight-following app for operators using SKYTRAC’s flight following software to track their aircraft and fleets. The app is available to operators using SKYTRAC’s flight following platforms, including TrooTrax, SkyWeb, and WebSentinel.
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10
2026
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Atlanta, Georgia, USA, March 10, 2026 — SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC) and Alpine Helicopters Inc. (Alpine) today announced the selection of SKYTRAC’s ISAT-200A solution for their fleet upgrade program. As Alpine sought solutions, the ISAT-200A’s host of capabilities coupled with SKYTRAC’s expertise and role as Canadian-based service provider, made the solution a natural fit.
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Mar
10
2026
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HeliSpeed has appointed aviation services company 2B-S as its exclusive European sales representative, supporting the expansion of its specialised helicopter training programmes across Europe.
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Mar
10
2026
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ATLANTA, USA, March 10, 2026 – Aero Asset, a global helicopter sales and market intelligence firm, has released its 2025 Annual Heli Market Trends Twin-Engine edition during a press conference at VERTICON in Atlanta, GA. Backed by Aero Asset’s expertise and proprietary market insight, this report delivers a comprehensive analysis of the global preowned twin-engine helicopter market in 2025.
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Mar
10
2026
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Atlanta, U.S., 10 March 2026 - Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies Inc. (Garuda) have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Garuda will offer Flexrotor services to its customers through both dry and wet lease options for a broad spectrum of civil and parapublic missions including infrastructure (roads, railways, and oil and gas pipelines, power lines) inspection, law enforcement, search, wildfire monitoring and disaster relief.
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10
2026
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VAI Verticon – Atlanta, GA (March 10, 2026) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during the annual VAI Verticon conference that the Texas Department of Public Safety has signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXi.
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10
2026
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Atlanta, GA, United States, 10 March 2026 - Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, and SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications and intelligent connectivity solutions, announce a strategic technical partnership covering Europe, the United States, and the Middle East.
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10
2026
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Atlanta, Georgia, USA, March 10, 2026 — SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC) and Rotortrade are pleased to announce that Rotortrade is now an authorized Part 145 connectivity support facility for SKYTRAC’s full suite of hardware solutions. Effective immediately, Rotortrade can sell, install, and support SKYTRAC hardware, as well as provide Aircraft on Ground (AOG) spares, at its service centers in Tallard, France, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
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Mar
10
2026
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Fort Worth, TX (March 10, 2026) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Semper Fly Helicopters, announce new Bell Certified Training Facility (CTF). This initiative represents a significant step forward in delivering additional regional training solutions for the Bell 206B and positions both organizations to collaboratively service commercial customers.
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Mar
10
2026
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Atlanta, 10 March 2026 – The Leonardo AW189 super-medium helicopter’s success in Northern Europe and in the energy market continues to grow with an order for a further three newly built units to be operated by Norwegian company Lufttransport RW AS to deliver offshore transport services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
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Mar
10
2026
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Atlanta, 10 March 2026 - At Verticon 2026 Leonardo and Intermountain Health, Utah's largest healthcare system and a pioneer in innovative healthcare solutions, announced a significant milestone in pilot training services with the delivery of the world’s first AW109 GrandNew Enhanced Training Device Virtual Extended Reality (ETD VxR). An established operator of Leonardo EMS helicopters, Intermountain Health currently has seven AW109 GrandNew aircraft and is Utah's only IFR EMS operator with low-level IFR infrastructure and proprietary heliport approach procedures.
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