Vertical Flight Society

Vertical Flight Society VFS is the global leader for scientific, technical, educational and legislative initiatives that adva Why be a member?

We are the leaders of advocacy for vertical flight technology. Our highly acclaimed magazine, Vertiflite, brings our members in-depth insight into the latest technology developments. Our peer-reviewed technical publication, The Journal of the American Helicopter Society, is the world’s only vertical flight technical journal. Membership also provides opportunities to exchange ideas, access to Membe

rs Only features on our website, discounts to our products and the opportunity to be recognized as part of our prestigious awards programs. Find out more about the Benefits of Membership!

The Electric VTOL News for June 23 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes ...
06/23/2026

The Electric VTOL News for June 23 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes updates on and companies from Archer to Zuri. Please subscribe to stay informed! https://mailchi.mp/vtol/evtol-news-17398656

Concluding Vertiflite magazine contributor Ian Frain visit to ILA Berlin 2026 is about the Bundeswehr (German Armed Fo...
06/20/2026

Concluding Vertiflite magazine contributor Ian Frain visit to ILA Berlin 2026 is about the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) of which the show is predominantly about. There were flying displays by the Heeresflieger (German Army Aviation) and Alt (French Army Aviatikn) Airbus Helicopters EC665 Tiger UHt and HAP variants attack helicopters. Ther was also an air assault demonstration carried out by NH Industries NH90 (Tactical Transport Helicopters) and larger Luftwaffe Sikorsky CH-53G/GS/GA Sea Stallion with the Tigers acting as support fire cover.
Finally on static there was the Marineflieger (German Naval Aviation) NH Industries NH90 Sea Lion. (All photos by author)

Also from Vertiflite Magazine contributor Ian Frain visit to ILA Berlin 2026 - the increasing presence of Airbus Helicop...
06/20/2026

Also from Vertiflite Magazine contributor Ian Frain visit to ILA Berlin 2026 - the increasing presence of Airbus Helicopters H145 both innovation and military.

One highlight from Airbus chalet is the unmanned U145 (which is different to the MQ-72C for the United States Marine Corps) and the Pioneer Lab H145 which is used for research and developing technologies.

The German Armed Forces - Bundeswehr has their Airbus Helicopters H145M types on display. The Luftwaffe (German Air Force) Airbus Helicopters H145M LUH SOF (Light Utility Helicopter Special Operations Force), while the Heeresflieger (German Army Aviation) had their H145M LUH SAR (Light Utility Helicopter Search And Rescue) and new H145M LUH which forms part of an

(All photos by author)

Vertiflite magazine contributor Ian Frain attended the biannual ILA Berlin 2026 show. There were a number of first for t...
06/17/2026

Vertiflite magazine contributor Ian Frain attended the biannual ILA Berlin 2026 show. There were a number of first for the show including the first public flying demonstration of the new Leonardo AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) combat helicopter, and the Airbus Helicopters Racer (RApid and Cost Effective Rotorcraft). Also Lockheed Martin brought their second prototype of the Sikorsky Raider X as their high speed hybrid X2 technology is one contender in the NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability Study L. (All photos by author)

Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility and developments on / and other aircraft: https:...
06/10/2026

Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility and developments on / and other aircraft: https://mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-news-17398565

Our Aircraft Directory now has 1,200 concepts from 450+ designers! evtol.news/aircraft

The Electric VTOL News for June 9 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes ...
06/09/2026

The Electric VTOL News for June 9 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes news and updates on and companies from Archer to Zuri. Please subscribe to stay informed! https://mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-news-17398565

The VFS Federal City Chapter is hosting this year's Electric Aircraft Symposium on July 18-19, the weekend before EAA AirVenture in , Wisconsin. https://eas2026.org/

Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility news and updates! Read developments on / and oth...
05/27/2026

Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility news and updates! Read developments on / and other aircraft: https://mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-news-17398519

The Vertical Flight Society's Aircraft Directory has grown to 1,100+ concepts from 450+ designers! evtol.news/aircraft

The Electric VTOL News for May 26 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes ...
05/26/2026

The Electric VTOL News for May 26 is online! The Vertical Flight Society's advanced air mobility newsletter includes news and updates on and companies from Archer to Zuri. Please subscribe to stay informed! https://mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-news-17398519

Thanks so much to everyone who made a success! Save the date for May 11-13, 2027 at Phoenix to join us at Forum 83!

Vertiflite magazine contributor Ian Frain was at Wattisham Flying Station since the beginning of the week to see Marinef...
05/20/2026

Vertiflite magazine contributor Ian Frain was at Wattisham Flying Station since the beginning of the week to see Marineflieger(German Naval Aviation) Sea Lynx Mk88a pair stop off for refilling before heading to Portland.

The Marineflieger are retiring their legacy Leonardo Sea Lynx Mk88a shortly. The type is being replaced by the NH Industries NH90 NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter) Sea Tiger, some of the retired fleet like with their Sea Kings at being donated by the German government to Ukriane. In doing so both retire types are being put through HeliOperations based in the south coast of the UK at Portland. HeliOperations themselves had contract to train the last cadre of Marineflieger Sea King crews as the company operated ex Royal Navy Leonardo Sea King HAS5/6 (of which some have also gone to Ukraine. One of the Sea Lynx pair is painted in a special scheme different designs on both sides of the airframe. As it is both aircraft stayed overnight in Portland but returned to their base in Nordholz in Germany via another stop at Wattisham. (All photos by author)

Vertiflite magazine contributor Ian Frain was at Private Flyer at Wycombe Air Park over the weekend. Airbus Corporate He...
05/20/2026

Vertiflite magazine contributor Ian Frain was at Private Flyer at Wycombe Air Park over the weekend. Airbus Corporate Helicopters exhibited their single engine ACH125 while
HelxAv Bell 206 Jet Ranger and Bell 505 Jet Ranger X . Last but not least Heliair who are the UK Robinson Helicopters dealership and Authorised Service Center brought their R44 Raven I and II and Cadet. As part of the upgrades to the cockpit Robinson Helicopters to include Garmin TXi Flight Displays.
(All photos by author )

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