Vertical MRO Conference
Vertical MRO
Advancing Rotorcraft MRO
Join Airbus at the Vertical MRO 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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Agenda
Day 1 10 Nov. 2025
CST
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.
- H125/H130 (with Brandon Crawford)
- H135/H145 (with Kenneth Lytle).
Day 2 11 Nov. 2025
CST
Lead/Lag Damper and Flex Control Unit (Airbus-specific)
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.
CST
Rotor Rookies vs. Veteran Mechanics: The Maintenance Showdown with Airbus panelist Jon Hubbell, Sr. Regional Technical Representative.
Day 3 12 Nov. 2025
CST
Issues Facing MRO Suppliers with Airbus panelist Maria Aguirre, Head of MRO in North America
CST
Lead/Lag Damper and Flex Control Unit (Airbus-specific)
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.
- Day 1 10 Nov. 2025
- Day 2 11 Nov. 2025
- Day 3 12 Nov. 2025
CST
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.
- H125/H130 (with Brandon Crawford)
- H135/H145 (with Kenneth Lytle).
CST
Lead/Lag Damper and Flex Control Unit (Airbus-specific)
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.
CST
Rotor Rookies vs. Veteran Mechanics: The Maintenance Showdown with Airbus panelist Jon Hubbell, Sr. Regional Technical Representative.
CST
Issues Facing MRO Suppliers with Airbus panelist Maria Aguirre, Head of MRO in North America
CST
Lead/Lag Damper and Flex Control Unit (Airbus-specific)
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.
Helicopters MRO in North America
Highlights
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Preserving MRO expertise in the age of technology
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Inside Airbus Helicopters' evolving North American Blade Repair Hub
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Inside the Fort Erie completions centre in Canada
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Overhauling the overhaul
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Your mission, our focus: Stories from the field
An inside look
Get an exclusive look at how dedicated support and services are elevating the MRO industry across North America. These videos provide an inside look at the team's expertise and commitment to keeping helicopters in top condition.
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DIL Blade tech revised final (1)
DIL Blade tech revised final (1)
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Day in a life of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Day in a life of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
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250617 Airbus Helicopters US Support & Services
250617 Airbus Helicopters US Support & Services
Airbus Helicopters MRO in North America
Photos
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AHNA Helicopter MRO shopsUSPH-0117-GP-DCR-082025-0210
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AHNA Helicopter MRO shopsAHCA-0002-092023-0460
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DCR AHI NDI USPH-0117-GP-DCR-082025-0227
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DCR test bench in US
DCR test bench in the US
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ahca-mro-2023AHCA-0002-092023-0448
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ahca-mro-2023AHCA-0002-092023-0431 (1)
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AHI MRO Texas facilityAHI MRO Texas facilityUSPH-0031-0542
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AHI MRO Texas facilityUSPH-0031-0426 (4)
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AHI MRO Texas facilityAHI MRO Texas facilityUSPH-0031-0320 (1)
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