Verticon 2025

All VAI Convention news

Rotorcraft

Veris VR Simulator Is a TRU Attraction at Verticon 2025

Virtual reality simulator is designed to meet FAA and EASA qualification standards
Rotorcraft

Airbus PioneerLab Targets Hybrid-electric Flight in 2027

Pratt & Whitney turboshaft will combine with Collins electric motors
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Establishes Next-gen Operator Advisory Group

The panel includes leading rotorcraft users
Avionics

Garmin’s GFC 600H Autopilot Coming To Airbus H130 Fleet

Flight control system for the H130 is expected to be available in the second quarter
Aircraft

Cash Crunch Forces Consolidation among eVTOL Contenders

Lilium, Volocopter, and Airbus all now appear to be out of the advanced air mobility running
Rotorcraft

VAI Honors Industry Veterans for Lifetime Achievement

Awards will be presented at Verticon 2025 in March
Regulations and Government

FAA Clears Airbus H125 Helicopter for Single-pilot IFR Operations

Approval means deliveries can now start from the Airbus U.S. factory in Mississippi
Rotorcraft

Robinson Plans Relief Flying Courses

OEM To Work with Operation Helo
Rotorcraft

Viola Sees Expansion at VAI, More Work To Do

Vertical Aviation International leader prepares to embark on new role at GAMA
Rotorcraft

New Rotorcraft: More of the Same with Some Surprises in Store

Manufacturers are looking at all sorts of technologies while serving existing markets