Maj Ian Wookey is a tactical helicopter pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Interest in the Vertical MRO Conference has been overwhelming and may sell out before registration rates increase on Sept. 18.

Stefano Villanti has been named as the new managing director of Leonardo Helicopters, following Gian Piero Cutillo's recent promotion to co-general manager of parent company Leonardo.

The airport collision between a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 and a private Cessna 150H airplane took place as the helicopter hovered about 50 feet away from the end of the runway and after the Cessna had failed to land, the NTSB said.

The company aims to bring the first device to market within the next two years.

This milestone marks the historic transition from the Vietnam-era UH-1N Huey, a platform that served the Air Force for more than five decades. 

Stationed in Kumamoto prefecture in the Kyushu region, the H160 will join FDMA’s existing helicopter fleet to enhance nationwide emergency response, speed and coverage.

This marks the first step toward developing a new vertical lift industry event for Australia and the broader Southeast Asia region.

The company is preparing to deploy 23 aircraft to support emergency services and communities during bushfire events.

Vertical Valor Plus visited HealthNet Aeromedical Services to see how its crews, pilots, dispatchers, and mechanics deliver critical care where every second counts.

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