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The Vertical Flight Society (founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society) is the world's only international technical society working to advance vertical flight and electric flight technology. #eVTOL #helicopter #rotorcraft #aviation #avgeek

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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Electric VTOL News for Sept. 29 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility #AAM newsletter includes #avgeek news and updates on #electric #eVTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer to Zuri. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/vtol/evtol-n...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Electric VTOL News for Sept. 15 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility #AAM newsletter includes #avgeek news and updates on #electric #eVTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer to Zuri. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/vtol/evtol-n...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The new #Vertiflite magazine is online! The September 2026 issue of the Vertical Flight Society member magazine features a story on United Therapeutics Corporation advancing hydrogen-powered #aviation to minimize the carbon footprint of rapid, lifesaving medical deliveries. vtol.org/news/Septemb...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The Electric VTOL News for Aug. 18 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility #AAM newsletter includes #avgeek news and updates on #electric #eVTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer to Zuri. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/vtol/evtol-n...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility #AAM news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft and other #eVTOL aircraft: mailchi.mp/vtol/evtol-n... Join us at ICAAMS in November! icaams4.tech
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Electric VTOL News for Aug. 4 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility #AAM newsletter includes #avgeek news and updates on #electric #eVTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer to Zuri. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/vtol/evtol-n...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The new issue of Vertiflite is online! The great cover feature highlights the aerial firefighting team at Cal Fire, along with the wildfire response fleets of #helicopters and #drones built by Airbus, Bell Flight, Boeing, Leonardo, Sikorsky and Robinson. vtol.org/news/july-au...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The Electric VTOL News for July 21 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility #AAM newsletter includes #avgeek news and updates on #electric #eVTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer to Zuri. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/vtol/evtol-n...
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The Defence Blog @defence-blog.com · 21/07/2026
Sikorsky and BETA teamed up on an unmanned aircraft that can fly risky supply runs without putting a pilot in danger. defence-blog.com/sikorsky-and...
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Sikorsky and BETA team up on unmanned supply aircraft
A helicopter maker and an electric aircraft startup just proved they can bolt cutting-edge autonomy software onto a brand-new aircraft in under two weeks, a pace that would have sounded absurd for mil...
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Aerossurance @aerossurance.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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Heavily Armed Ukrainian Sea King At Farnborough Airshow - Naval News
A heavily armed helicopter on display at the Farnborough Airshow is almost certainly one of several being transferred from German stocks to Ukraine. The helicopters may be the first in the world upgra...
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 20/07/2026
The engineering behind Anduril and Archer’s Thunder drone theaircurrent.com/defense/the-... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
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The engineering behind Anduril and Archer’s Thunder drone
The two companies explain the technology behind their loyal wingman drone for rotorcraft
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The Electric VTOL News for July 7 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility #AAM newsletter includes #avgeek news and updates on #electric #eVTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer to Zuri. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/vtol/evtol-n...
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Xunqi Technology has completed ground tests on its V1000A passenger eVTOL prototype and plans a first flight later this year.
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V1000A Prototype Nears First Flight
Potential applications include emergency medical rescue.
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Aerossurance @aerossurance.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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Iridium folds Aireon aviation safety service into Rocket Lab-bound business
Iridium Communications has completed its takeover of Aireon, bringing the aircraft-tracking venture fully in-house ahead of the satellite operator’s planned $8 billion sale to Rocket Lab.
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Robin 🦋 @robinh2.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Seems like a good time to remind people the USWNT has won 4 World Cups! ⚽️
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The Electric VTOL News for June 23 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes #avgeek updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer to Zuri. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/vtol/evtol-n...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility #AAM news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft and other #eVTOL aircraft: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-... Our Aircraft Directory now has 1,200 concepts from 450+ designers! evtol.news/aircraft
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The Electric VTOL News for June 9 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility #AAM newsletter includes #avgeek news and updates on #electric #eVTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer to Zuri. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility #AAM news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft and other #eVTOL aircraft: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-... Our Aircraft Directory has grown to 1,100+ concepts from 450+ designers! evtol.news/aircraft
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The Electric VTOL News for May 26 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes #avgeek updates on #electric #eVTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer Aviation to Wisk Aero. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The May/June #Vertiflite magazine is online! This issue has an exclusive feature on the X-76 demonstrator with Bell Flight and DARPA) about its potential to balance speed, survivability and operational flexibility: vtol.org/news/May-Jun... Join the Vertical Flight Society! vtol.org/benefits-and...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for the latest advanced air mobility #AAM news and updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation developers! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-... Register now to join us at #Forum82 in West Palm Beach from May 5-7! vtol.org/events/forum...
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 15/04/2026
Army aviation chief: D.C. crash ‘wasn’t about’ outdated Black Hawk cockpit theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
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Army aviation chief: D.C. crash ‘wasn’t about’ outdated Black Hawk cockpit
Top Army leader makes rare public comments about D.C. crash
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The Defence Blog @defence-blog.com · 15/04/2026
The UK has awarded Boeing Defence UK an $1.1 billion contract to sustain the British Army’s Apache AH-64E and RAF Chinook fleets, consolidating support under the new Rotary Wing Enterprise framework and supporting roughly 1,200 jobs across the UK. defence-blog.com/uk-awards-bo...
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UK awards Boeing Apache and Chinook support contract worth $1.1 billion
The United Kingdom's National Armaments Director Group has awarded a £879 million (approximately $1.1 billion) three-year contract to Boeing Defence UK to maintain and support the British Army's AH-64...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
The Electric VTOL News for April 14 is online! This issue of the Vertical Flight Society's premier resource for advanced air mobility includes news and updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-... Register to join us at #Forum82 from May 5-7!
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Karl James @karljames1945.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
It has been a huge team effort over many years, but the Australian War Memorial's new Anzac Hall is open. This includes "Kandahar Workhorse". It was a great privilege to meet many Chinook veterans & family members, & share their untold stories of bravery & loss, professionalism & humour.
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tamaskls.bsky.social @tamaskls.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Easter treasure hunt in Providence. This Sikorsky S-64F Skycrane (N600HX) is helping today install new HVAC equipment on top of Providence Place Mall.
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Aerossurance @aerossurance.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
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NHV Group Introduces Airbus H160 Helicopters
OUR MISSION & VISION - To become the European helicopter operator of choice
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility #AAM news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft and other #eVTOL aircraft: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-... Register now to join us at #Forum82 from May 5-7 in West Palm Beach! vtol.org/events/forum...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The Electric VTOL News for March 31 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes #avgeek updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation developers from Archer to Zuri. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
The #Vertiflite magazine for March/April is online! Our cover feature celebrates the history of the US Army partnership with NASA Ames Research Center, along with #helicopter and #eVTOL news and updates: vtol.org/news/March-A... Join VFS for a free subscription! vtol.org/vfs-works-fo...
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Will Guisbond @willguisbond.com · 18/03/2026
SAFETY NEWS: FAA permanently suspends use of visual separation between helicopters and airplanes around most high-traveled U.S. airports (via @theaircurrent.com TAC/Intel - no paywall): theaircurrent.com/intel/faa-pe...
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FAA permanently suspends use of visual separation between helicopters and airplanes around most high-traveled U.S. airports - The Air Current
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility #AAM news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft and other #eVTOL aircraft: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-... The VFS #eVTOL Aircraft Directory has 1,100+ concepts from 450+ designers! evtol.news/aircraft
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
The Electric VTOL News for March 17 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes #avgeek updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer Aviation to Wisk Aero. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...
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Zuri Hybrid VTOL @zurivtol.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Aurion motor controller. An in-house design for Zuri's electric propulsion unit. Comparable controllers were nearly 4× heavier. Aurion reduces propulsion system weight and improves aircraft performance margins. Testing continues.
Aurion in-house motor controller developed by Zuri engineers for the electric propulsion unit.
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility #AAM news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft and other #eVTOL aircraft: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-... The VFS Aircraft Directory has grown to 1,100+ concepts from 450+ designers! evtol.news/aircraft
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
WATCH: The U.S. Navy struck and sank Iranian warship Dena in international waters, marking the first time a U.S. submarine has sunk an enemy ship with a torpedo since World War II. The Sri Lankan navy said that it recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people. A single Mark 48 torpedo sank the ship.
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The Electric VTOL News for March 3 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes #avgeek updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer Aviation to Wisk Aero. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Subscribe to the Electric VTOL newsletter for advanced air mobility news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #hydrogen / #electric aircraft: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-... The Vertical Flight Society's #eVTOL Aircraft Directory has 1,100+ concepts from 450+ designers! evtol.news/aircraft
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The new #Vertiflite magazine is online! News and articles include a feature on CycloTech's demonstrator flights and propulsion development : vtol.org/news/January... Vertical Flight Society members get a free subscription! vtol.org/welcome #aviation #avgeek #electric #rotorcraft #helicopter
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
The Electric VTOL News for Feb. 17 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes #avgeek updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer Aviation to Wisk Aero. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...
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Aerossurance @aerossurance.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
#OTD 2020: Hoist Weights fall from #sar AW139: JTSB: "When introducing new equipment...confirm in advance, the usage including appropriate selection, and sufficiently identify the risk factors". aerossurance.com/helicopters/... #searchandrescue #helicopter #changemanagement
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The Defence Blog @defence-blog.com · 16/02/2026
U.S. Army tests TRV-150 heavy-lift drone at Fort Stewart defence-blog.com/u-s-army-tes...
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U.S. Army tests TRV-150 heavy-lift drone at Fort Stewart
United States Army soldiers conducted training with the TRV-150 unmanned aerial vehicle during an exercise at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Feb. 12, 2026, marking the service’s evaluation of a heavy logis...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Subscribe to the Vertical Flight Society newsletter on advanced air mobility news! Read #avgeek updates on #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft and top #eVTOL aircraft companies: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-... Discover 1,100+ concepts in the VFS #eVTOL Aircraft Directory! evtol.news/aircraft
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
The Electric VTOL News for Feb. 3 is online! Subscribe to follow the Vertical Flight Society's top resource for #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-... Register for the VFS #Forum82 from May 5-7 in West Palm Beach, FL! vtol.org/forum-and-ev...
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Please subscribe to the VFS Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility news! Read #avgeek developments on #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft and other eVTOL aircraft: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-... Discover more than 1,100 concepts in the VFS #eVTOL Aircraft Directory! evtol.news/aircraft
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 07/01/2026
FAA delays release of safety continuum for eVTOL aircraft theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
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FAA delays release of safety continuum for eVTOL aircraft
Final powered-lift safety continuum document now expected in mid-2026
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Helicopter Links @helicopterlinks.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
USA: "Saga of the Kaman K-125" 27 minute documentary on YouTube: youtu.be/Q-i0hsO3-pg
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Saga of the Kaman K 125
YouTube video by Steven Kaman
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Vertical Flight Society @vtolsociety.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
The Electric VTOL News for Jan. 20 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter features #avgeek updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation developers from Archer to Wisk. Please subscribe to stay informed! mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...
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Jim LaPorta @jimlaporta.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
A Chinook helicopter pilot who helped plan the operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was wounded in the leg during the pre-dawn mission via me and Jennifer Jacobs of CBS News - NY Times first reported. x.com/jimlaporta/s...
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