Vertical Plus‘s October/November 2026 issue is now available to read online!
Inside this issue:
• Flying Ever Further: A new generation of helicopters is bringing new opportunities for Mexican operator Pegaso.
• Mountain Masters: Savoie Hélicoptères has mastered a diverse range of specialized missions in the French Alps.
• Energized Expansion: Helisul pioneers Class B human external cargo operations for live powerline maintenance.
• Making Great Careers: Great Lakes Helicopter links pilot training with careers across its growing operations.
• Turning Point: With oil prices on the rise and energy security a major concern, the U.S. offshore sector appears poised for another boom.
• Flying the Loop: Breton Air has quickly transitioned from a small aerial tourism operator to a major presence in Atlantic Canada’s booming utility sector.
Plus:
• Pilots Who Ask Why explores how a strong just culture replaces blame with accountability, openness and learning.
• A Q&A with Beau Prine, general manager and director of maintenance at Aviation Academy of Louisiana.
• Insights from our regular columnists.
Making Great Careers
Great Lakes Helicopter links pilot training with careers across its growing operations.
By Jen Nevans
Flying Ever Further
Mexican operator Pegaso talks about its extensive fleet modernization.
By Frederic Lert
Mountain Masters
Savoie Helicopters has mastered specialized missions high in the French alps.
By Jon Duke
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Energized Expansion
Helisul pioneers class B human external cargo for live powerline maintenance in Brazil.
By Lisa Gordon
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Turning Point
We look at the state of the market in the U.S. offshore energy support sector.
By Kenneth L. Swartz
Flying The Loop
Breton Air on breaking into Atlantic Canada’s utility sector.
By Oliver Johnson
Pilots Who Ask Why: Killing The Blame Game
How a strong just culture replaces fear and finger-pointing with fair accountability, open reporting and opportunities to learn.
By Jop Dingemans & Janine Lythe
