Vertical Magazine
Vertical Magazine is a specialized trade publication focused on the global vertical flight and rotorcraft sector. Its editorial scope centers on helicopters, emerging vertical aviation platforms, and the industries that design, manufacture, operate, and support them.
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 264
- Latest publication
- Sep 17, 2026
- Audience
- Top 5M sites
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- Jul 3, 2026
Latest articles
CAURUS Technologies sensor completes first wildfire fighting mission in Norway (opens the original)
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On Aug. 26, 2026, CAURUS Technologies’ innovative sensor system for digitally guided aerial wildfire fighting lifted off for its first real firefighting mission in Norway. Flying with Norwegian helicopter operator Arctic Aviation during multiple tests, the sensor also mastered its first real deployment over fire above Norwegian forest well. It delivered georeferenced clear and thermal images of water drops over fire, tracked the drop location, measured water surface covered and other digital par
Bell commemorates first production AH-1Z aircraft for Nigeria (opens the original)
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Bell Textron Inc. hosted a delegation from the country of Nigeria to mark the start of production of AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters built as part of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program approved by the Department of War in 2024. Delegates toured Bell’s Amarillo production facility to observe the production line and ceremoniously sign the aircraft’s frame destined to join the Nigerian Air Force. “We are honored to host the Nigerian Air Force and share this milestone in production for the AH-1
VAI applauds launch of Louisiana Rotor Pathway Program (opens the original)
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Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is celebrating the launch of the Louisiana Rotor Pathway Program, an initiative connecting Louisiana high school students with education and career opportunities in vertical aviation maintenance while allowing them to earn college credit. The program is initially focused on introducing students to vertical aviation maintenance through partnerships between industry, high schools, post-secondary institutions, and other stakeholders. Southern University at Shre
Farewell to the Twirly Birds (opens the original)
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The “Twirly Birds” was an inclusive organization of pioneering pilots of helicopters and other vertical takeoff aircraft, founded in 1945. The founding members were people who had soloed a helicopter — or other vertical aircraft — in a complete flight, including a takeoff and landing prior to the end of the Second World War. They were people who had cast their fortunes with the vertical-lift world while it was in its infancy, who frequently faced derision and scorn because they saw what others c
Vertical Valor Plus's special air medical issue now available (opens the original)
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The latest issue of Vertical Valor Plus is now available to read online!Inside this issue:• Ready to Respond – Care Flight modernizes its fleet with more capable Airbus H125s to enhance care in remote Northern Nevada.• Flying Colors – Ornge serves Ontario with its distinctive neon-and-white PC-12 NG and AW139 fleet.• Tapping into Talent – Facing fierce competition for pilots, clinicians, and maintainers, air medical organizations are creating new pathways to attract, develop, and retain talent.•
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