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Some of the best maintenance minds from around the world will compete in the Aerospace Maintenance Council (AMC) Competition during VERTICON 2026, the second year the contest will be held at the world’s largest vertical aviation conference and trade show. VERTICON takes place Mar. 9–12 (exhibits open Mar. 10–12) in Atlanta, Georgia.

(Tech Briefs) – One of the biggest goals for artificial intelligence companies is developing “agentic” systems, which can perform tasks without a guiding human hand. This parallels the goals of the emerging advanced air mobility industry, which hopes to bring autonomous flying vehicles to cities around the world.

(KTNV) – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is establishing a new drone operations center that will reduce response times to less than two minutes and enable around-the-clock service.

(KCNC) – A Colorado Army National Guard Sikorsky Black Hawk crew airlifted a climber who became trapped on a narrow ridge Dec. 31 near Citadel Peak. Alpine Rescue Team led the rescue effort, which also involved an initial assessment by a Flight for Life helicopter crew.

The FAA is accepting comments through Feb. 23 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD). It would supersede AD 2022-11-08, issued Jun. 3, 2022. The proposed AD would require revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness, as well as the existing approved maintenance or inspection program.

The FAA is accepting comments through Feb. 23 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness, as well as the existing approved maintenance or inspection program.

The WeSky recharge brand 60 W USB-C in-seat power system, designed to enable fast charging of laptops, tablets, and mobile devices, is now available on the AW189.

(XYZ/Poland Unpacked) – The Leonardo subsidiary is using a grant from the Polish Ministry of Development and Technology to support an expansion of its manufacturing plant that will create 285 new jobs through the end of 2028.

(Vertical magazine) – When maintenance technicians, pilots, crew members, and other rotorcraft professionals become aware of their circadian rhythms and sleep patterns, they can reduce fatigue and be more effective in their shift work. A big part of that is to aim for quality sleep, explains Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Scott Shappell.

Under a new agreement, Simutech will offer Bluedrop’s hoist mission-training system, rear crew mission trainer, and other products to operators in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.