A special combined edition of Vertical Plus, Vertical Valor Plus, and Insight — created to coincide with Verticon — is now live online.
Inside this issue:
- Charting the Course – François Lassale, Vertical Aviation International’s newly-appointed CEO, outlines his vision and priorities for the association.
- Eyes Above San Antonio – As the San Antonio PD aviation unit evolves, the Airbus H125 delivers power, flexibility, and endurance for modern missions.
- The Alpine Feeling – Go behind the scenes with heli-skiing and firefighting specialist Alpine Helicopters.
- Lighting the Mission – More powerful, efficient lighting solutions are reshaping parapublic helicopter operations.
- Masters of Reinvention – Sikorsky’s leadership shares how a culture of innovation continues to drive the company forward.
- Brothers in the Sky – Inside the unbreakable bond among LA County Fire Air Operations crew chiefs.
Plus:
- Profiles of leading companies shaping the rotorcraft industry in Insight magazine.
- How advanced air mobility is influencing the helicopter sector’s evolution.
- New stretcher and powered loading systems designed to enhance patient safety and crew workflow.
- Advances in aerial and uncrewed ignition transforming controlled burn operations.
- How the Bell 505 meets real-world law enforcement aviation needs.
- OEM leaders weigh in on the state of the industry — and the challenges ahead in 2026.
Charting a Course
François Lassale, Vertical Aviation International’s newly-appointed CEO, talks about his plans for the association.
By Oliver Johnson
That Alpine Feeling
We go behind the scenes at heli-ski and firefighting specialist Alpine Helicopters.
By Jen Boyer
Sharing the Skies
How advanced air mobility has influenced the evolution of the helicopter industry.
By Kenneth I. Swartz
Masters of Reinvention
Sikorsky’s leaders say the company’s spirit of innovation will drive it forward.
By Jen Boyer
Smarter From the Air
Voxelis turns helicopters into data-gathering assets.
By Brent Bundy
Maintenance Finds Community
Vertical MRO delivers on a promise to unite the rotorcraft maintenance community.
By Vertical Staff
Closing the Gender Gap
We look at ways to bring greater balance to the rotorcraft industry.
By Kodey Bogart
Eyes Above San Antonio
As San Antonio PD’s aviation unit evolves, the Airbus H125 delivers power, flexibility, and endurance for modern missions.
By Frederic Lert
Lighting the Mission
More powerful, efficient lighting is reshaping how parapublic helicopters operate.
By Lisa Gordon
Loading the Patient
New stretcher and powered loading systems enhance patient safety and crew workflow.
By Treena Hein
Controlled Firepower
Advances in aerial and uncrewed ignition are reshaping controlled burn operations.
By Gerrard Cowan
Brothers In The Sky
The unbreakable bond between LA County Fire’s Air Operations crew chiefs.
By Jen Nevans
Judgment over Technology
As cockpits evolve, TFO training still centers on human judgment and decision-making.
By Jack Schonely
