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The helicopter industry has been predicting an impending labor shortage for years. By all accounts, it’s here.

For more than four decades, Metro Aviation has been at the forefront of the HEMS industry, leading the way on several key innovations that have now become common practice in the sector today.

The next 12 months will be a crucial period for eVTOL developers and infrastructure companies.

Saudi Arabia’s The Helicopter and Jet Company is now in its fourth year of providing helicopter support for the thrilling but gruelling Dakar Rally. Vertical was invited behind the scenes to find out what is involved.

We talked to eVTOL experts to learn why noise reduction will be one of the most important factors in eVTOL industry success.

Eye-tracking research from HeliOffshore reveals that effective cockpit monitoring is a challenge for all pilots — not just the ones who have accidents.

We go behind the scenes with the Portuguese Air Force's Esquadra 751, which has search-and-rescue responsibility for an enormous segment of the Atlantic Ocean.

Batteries are a central aspect of eVTOL technology, and in many places around the world where it’s cold for a substantial part of the year, how battery technologies will perform is a top concern.

Following the withdrawal of the last Alouette III, a considerable page is being turned not only for the French Navy, but also for all the French armed forces. Despite a light and airy name, the Alouette III has been a heavyweight in French military aviation.

An accident at a hospital heliport illustrates the hazards posed by inadequate landing infrastructure — and how many people in the industry fail to recognize them.