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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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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

05.03.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

04.03.2026 17:40 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 2
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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-...

03.03.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

19.02.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

18.02.2026 17:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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-...

17.02.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#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

16.02.2026 09:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

U.S. Army tests TRV-150 heavy-lift drone at Fort Stewart

defence-blog.com/u-s-army-tes...

16.02.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

04.02.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

03.02.2026 21:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

21.01.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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FAA delays release of safety continuum for eVTOL aircraft Final powered-lift safety continuum document now expected in mid-2026

FAA delays release of safety continuum for eVTOL aircraft theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent

07.01.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Saga of the Kaman K 125 YouTube video by Steven Kaman

USA: "Saga of the Kaman K-125"

27 minute documentary on YouTube:
youtu.be/Q-i0hsO3-pg

09.01.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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-...

20.01.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Chinook helicopter pilot who helped plan the operation to capture former Venezuelan President NicolΓ‘s 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...

08.01.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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❗️UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in service with the Armed Forces of πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦Ukraine

18.01.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 150 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Subscribe to the VFS 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 more than 1,100 concepts! evtol.news/aircraft

07.01.2026 20:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy New Year! The Vertical Flight Society's first Electric VTOL News of 2026 is online! Our advanced air mobility #AAM newsletter features #avgeek updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer Aviation to Vertical Aerospace: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

06.01.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cross-Strait eVTOL Flights Put Hainan in Focus The flights come as Hainan officially operates as a full-scale free trade port.

Two eVTOL aircraft manufacturers, AutoFlight and EHang, have completed cross-province flights over the Qiongzhou Strait, demonstrating their aircraft’s cargo and passenger capabilities.

31.12.2025 19:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Army has a new plan to maintain Black Hawk helicopters. Where does Sikorsky fit in?

The Army has a new plan to maintain Black Hawk helicopters. Where does Sikorsky fit in?

31.12.2025 05:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The latest #Vertiflite magazine is online! #Aviation news and #avgeek electric #rotorcraft updates include the AUSA expo and the Sikorsky U-Hawk #helicopter! The fully autonomous, uncrewed utility aircraft is converted from the UH-60L Black Hawk: vtol.org/news/novembe...

03.12.2025 18:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Subscribe to the Electric VTOL News for advanced air mobility news and updates! Read #avgeek developments on #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft and other #eVTOL aircraft like the AIR ONE: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

Join VFS to learn more at #TVF2026 in January 2026! vtol.org/tvf2026

26.11.2025 19:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Electric VTOL News for Nov. 25 is online! The VFS advanced air mobility newsletter includes #avgeek updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation developers like Archer, Beta, Eve, Joby, Volocopter and VerdeGo Aero.
Please subscribe to stay informed!
mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

25.11.2025 20:30 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Czech-based Zuri partners with Ambitious Air Mobility Group to accelerate development of Zuri’s hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft and uncrewed aerial systems for cargo, defense and regional passenger flights: zuri.com/news/zuri-aa...

Vertical Flight Society welcomes Zuri as our newest corporate member!

21.11.2025 21:59 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The new #Vertiflite magazine is online! News and articles include a feature on the legacy and achievements of the Robinson Helicopter Company: vtol.org/vertifliteOn...

Vertical Flight Society members get a free subscription!
vtol.org/vfs-works-fo...

#aviation #avgeek #electric #rotorcraft

18.11.2025 19:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Subscribe to the Vertical Flight Society's Electric VTOL News for #avgeek developments on #hydrogen / #electric #rotorcraft and other #eVTOL aircraft: mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

Our eVTOL Aircraft Directory has grown to more than 1,100 concepts from more than 450 designers! www.evtol.news/aircraft

13.11.2025 15:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Electric VTOL News for Nov. 11 is online! This issue of the Vertical Flight Society's premier resource for advanced air mobility #AAM includes news and updates on #electric #eVTOL #eCTOL and #hydrogen #aviation companies from Archer to Vertical Aerospace!
mailchi.mp/evtol/evtol-...

12.11.2025 17:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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British Apache ships to get autonomous attack drones The Ministry of Defence has released detailed new information on Project NYX, a flagship Army programme to test autonomous aircraft designed to work alongside Apache AH-64E attack helicopters.

The Ministry of Defence has released detailed new information on Project NYX, a flagship Army programme to test autonomous aircraft designed to work alongside Apache AH-64E attack helicopters.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-apac...

05.11.2025 09:39 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Italy Launches Hydrogen Drone Hub: Innovating the Skies fuelcellsworks.com/2025/11/02/f...

03.11.2025 14:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 newsletter also highlights VFS events! vtol.org/forum-and-ev...

29.10.2025 17:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0