“This year’s honorees represent the discipline, judgment, and consistency that define top-tier operations”

VAI is recognizing several individuals with its Salute to Excellence Awards for 2026, including FAA aviation safety coordinator Lee Roskop.

VAI 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards Recognize Top Performers

Company showcases turboprops as cost-effective, high-endurance surveillance platforms

Daher debuts at Verticon 2026, pitching Kodiaks for law enforcement surveillance, citing seven- to eight-hour endurance and $400/hour operating costs.

Daher Touts Kodiaks’ Public Safety Bonafides at Verticon

Stainless steel basket designed for utility carrying

Dart Aerospace received EASA STC approval for its external Heli-Utility-Basket for the Bell 505 helicopter. The stainless steel basket is designed for utility.

Dart Helo Utility Basket for Bell 505 Gets EASA STC

OEM backlogs push operators toward preowned aircraft

Rotortrade’s 2025 North America Helicopter Market Report points to strong demand, long OEM lead times, and limited inventory across key mission segments.

Rotortrade Report Flags Strong Demand, Tight Supply

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Verticon 2026

VAI 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards Recognize Top Performers

“This year’s honorees represent the discipline, judgment, and consistency that define top-tier operations”

Daher Touts Kodiaks’ Public Safety Bonafides at Verticon

Company showcases turboprops as cost-effective, high-endurance surveillance platforms

Dart Helo Utility Basket for Bell 505 Gets EASA STC

Stainless steel basket designed for utility carrying

Rotortrade Report Flags Strong Demand, Tight Supply

OEM backlogs push operators toward preowned aircraft

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VAI 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards Recognize Top Performers

Daher Touts Kodiaks’ Public Safety Bonafides at Verticon

Direct Plating Could Reduce Rotor Blade Cost and Weight

Dart Helo Utility Basket for Bell 505 Gets EASA STC

Rotortrade Report Flags Strong Demand, Tight Supply

GPMS Releases Open HUMS Program Manual

FAAST Webinar Highlights USHST Peer Pilot Program

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