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Sensor solution provider Hensoldt and Young Poong Electronics (YPE) have formalized an agreement that will enable YPE to produce Hensoldt’s LCR 100 flight data recorder and FCR 230 voice and data recorder locally for the South Korean and wider Asian markets.

Metro Aviation is proud to announce the promotion of Chad Laviolette to Operational Control Center (OCC) manager.

Switlik Survival Products has promoted Sarah Switlik, a fourth-generation family member and former COO, to president to lead operations and drive future growth.

The US Army is advancing crewed–uncrewed teaming using Black Hawk helicopters, drones, and autonomous systems to enhance ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) capabilities and logistics in the Indo Pacific’s challenging terrain. That future is just around the corner, explains Stephanie C. Hill,
president of Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems.

(The Seattle Times) – The Tulalip Tribes are building logjams in the Pilchuck River to accelerate its transition to the way rivers used to be, before they were simplified for agriculture, development, and power production at huge cost to fish habitat.

The US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is offering mental health support through its Peer Pilot Program for helicopter pilots and aircrew members involved in responding to the flooding disaster along the Guadalupe River in Texas. VAI proudly supports this important work.

(POWER UP magazine) – In his final article as VAI’s chairman, Mark Schlaefli explains how the association’s work in the past year sets up the organization for future success.

(POWER UP magazine) – The US helicopter industry posts its safest record in 25 years.

Veteran-owned company provides design, manufacturing, and installation of imaging equipment for police, corporate, search-and-rescue, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operators. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member company can be in the Spotlight!

(Business Wire) – Airo has announced plans to open a new US manufacturing and engineering development center, driven by growing global demand for the company’s flagship product, the RQ-35 ISR Drone.