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GPMS International has received an order from the Texas-based operator to equip three more Bell 407s with its Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system (HUMS).

The company has acquired the temperature control and ice protection systems maker and Cox subsidiary Prime Technology.

Tune in to VAI’s YouTube channel today and tomorrow to watch more than 40 helicopters fly into Atlanta, Georgia, for VERTICON 2026. The show takes place Mar. 9–12 (exhibits open Mar. 10–12).

In the winter 2026 edition of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) newsletter, Matt Johnson, an FAA designated pilot examiner, explains the weather problem created when pilots accept a flight after glancing at the weather product displayed on their electronic flight bag, see “all green,” and make the go decision without further exploration.

The helicopter dealership experienced more than 50% revenue growth and a 35% increase in transactions last year compared with 2024.

The agreement with the Western US tour operator allows the Canadian online booking company to expand its private air travel fleet by adding 49 Airbus H130 and Sikorsky S-76 helicopters.

Four seats are open in three operator member categories. Each director elected will serve a term of three years beginning Jul. 1, 2026. Electronic election ballots have been distributed to VAI membership representatives of vertical aircraft operator members.

Smith Myers Communications has added passive Wi-Fi, Bluetooth detection and geolocation, and ATAK cursor-on-target integration functions to its ARTEMIS system.

The company will highlight its new Veryon Defect Analysis and EBIS MRO programs in addition to rotorcraft-specific enhancements to the Veryon Tracking platform at next week’s VERTICON 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The company announced details this week about an October 2025 demonstration of its Genesys GRC 4000 autopilot on a Sikorsky UH-60 that included a fully automated liftoff, flight, and landing.