Vertical MRO Conference

 Kelowna, British Columbia Canada#VerticalMRO2025

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Vertical MRO

Advancing Rotorcraft MRO

Join Airbus at the Vertical MRO conference in Kelowna, BC, from October 7-9, 2025, and at the U.S. conference in Irving, Texas, from November 10-12, 2025. Connect with our team of experts at both events, which are designed to provide a focused educational and networking environment for the entire rotorcraft maintenance industry.

On this page, you’ll find our technical session agendas, training details, videos, photos, and more.

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  • Customer and Technical support

    Vertical MRO U.S. Conference

    Join Airbus at the Vertical MRO conference in Irving, TX from November 10-12, 2025.

Agenda

Kelowna, BC

Education, Training & Panels

  • Educational Sessions: Attend educational sessions and gain critical knowledge on a variety of subjects, from tools, techniques, and regulatory changes to new technologies and safety. Airbus experts will be on-site to share knowledge and expertise.

    Tuesday, October 7

    10:00 am: Airbus H125/H130 

    11:30 am: Airbus H135/H145/H160

     

  • Panel Discussion: 

    Wednesday, October 8 | 2:15pm-3:15pm

    Issues Facing MRO Suppliers with Airbus Panelist Maria Aguirre, Sr. Director MRO.

     

  • Hands-on Training: Experience practical, hands-on training sessions. Airbus will be leading sessions on a variety of topics.

    Thursday, October 9

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Sheet Metal Repairs on Airbus Aircraft

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Rotor Blade Maintenance/Inspection (joint with Leonardo) 

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Troubleshooting Avionics on the H125 

Agenda

Irving, TX

Education, Training & Panels

 

  • Aircraft Technical Updates: Attend educational sessions and gain critical knowledge on a variety of subjects, from tools, techniques, and regulatory changes to new technologies and safety. Airbus experts will be on-site to share knowledge and expertise.

    Monday, November 10 | From 2:00 pm to 4:45 pm: 

    Aircraft Technical Updates for the H125/H130 (with Brandon Crawford) and H135/H145 (with Kenneth Lytle).

     

  •  Panel Discussions: Leaders from across the industry will come together to discuss issues facing rotorcraft MRO.

    Tuesday, November 11

    10:45 am - 11:45 am: Issues Facing MRO Suppliers with Airbus Panelist Maria Aguirre, Sr. Director MRO.

    4:45 pm - 5:30 pm: Rotor Rookies vs. Veteran Mechanics: The Maintenance Showdown with Airbus Panelist Jon Hubbell, Sr. Regional Tech Rep.

    Wednesday, November 12

    4:45 pm - 5:30 pm: Emerging Technologies in Helicopter Maintenance.

     

  •  Training Course: Attendees will receive an in-depth technical review of the lead/lag damper and flex control unit on Airbus helicopters, covering design, components, maintenance procedures, and a live tool demonstration.

    Wednesday, November 12 | From 9:30 am to 10:30 am

    Lead/Lag Damper and Flex Control Unit (Airbus-specific)

 

 

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