Live from VERTICON, RotorHub’s Gideon Ewers speaks with Axnes Managing Director Markus Schmitz and Vice President Brett J. Gardner. 

Axnes is a Norwegian technology company specialising in advanced wireless intercom systems designed to improve communication and safety in demanding aviation and operational environments. In this short conversation from the show floor, they introduce the company and discuss Axnes’ role within the rotorcraft industry. 

In Episode 12 of the RotorHub International Podcast, we’re joined by Capt. Anja Eriksen, pilot, CRM trainer and aviation life coach, to explore what “Next Gen Safety” really means for today’s aviation industry.

While aviation rightly prides itself on decades of safety advancement, the rate of improvement has plateaued for more than 20 years. In this episode, we discuss the need for a more proactive approach, why “zero” may not always be possible, and how safety thinking must evolve to meet modern operational realities.

If you’re interested in proactive safety, human factors and the future of aviation safety culture, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In Episode 11 of the RotorHub International Podcast, we’re joined by Geoff Packer, CEO of HeliSpeed Ltd, a leading aviation training academy dedicated to developing the next generation of helicopter pilots and engineers.

As the global rotorcraft industry faces increasing demand for skilled professionals, Geoff shares how HeliSpeed was established to raise standards in pilot and engineer training, with safety, professionalism, and technical excellence at its core.

From comprehensive training programmes to global career placement support, this episode highlights what it takes to build aviation professionals who are truly industry-ready.

If you’re interested in the future of rotorcraft training, workforce development, and raising operational standards, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, we’re joined by Tobias Nilsson, Sales Manager EMEA at Web Manuals, a leading digital documentation and compliance management platform for the aviation industry. Tobias brings deep insight into how digitalisation is transforming rotorcraft operations, from enhanced safety workflows to more efficient regulatory compliance.

In the latest episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, we sit down with Jonas Goercke, Head of Business Line Flight Training at Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH. Jonas offers a deep dive into the world of high-fidelity rotorcraft simulation, exploring how training has evolved and advanced in the rotorcraft industry, the competitiveness of the training sector, and how technologies like MR and VR are redefining pilot training and medium operators. 

Whether you’re involved in flight training, simulation technology, or rotorcraft operations, Jonas’s perspective delivers valuable expertise straight from one of the sector’s leading innovators.

Recorded live from EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025 in Cologne, this special edition of the RotorHub International Podcast brings together an expert guest panel:  President and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company, David Smith, Photographer, Jon Davison, and Writer, Jude Brazendale. They share the history and development of their recently published book 'Climb Higher', exclusively available at EUROPEAN ROTORS!

Climb Higher is a collection of visually stunning pictures and compelling stories of Robinson's clients that includes real-world applications on the company's helicopters, like the R44 used for wildlife conservation by The Mara Elephant Project, as detailed in Reporter Grace Hardy's feature in the October/November issue.

This episode captures the excitement of EUROPEAN ROTORS and offers an inside look at Robinson’s role in a rapidly evolving sector. 

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, we speak with Simon Tye, Chief Commercial Officer at Avincis Group, to uncover the history, mission and growth of one of Europe’s leading helicopter and critical aviation service providers. Simon shares how Avincis was formed, the company’s evolution in the rotorcraft sector, and the strategic vision driving its expansion across emergency medical services, search and rescue, aerial firefighting and energy support operations.

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, we dive into the world of surplus, component life cycles, and smart sourcing with Jeremy Green, CEO, and Elio Sicheri, Rotary Wing Programme Manager, at Hayward & Green Aviation Ltd. They break down the current state of the used parts market, discussing everything from the challenges of traceability and certification to the massive cost-saving opportunities available to regional operators. 

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, we’re joined by Nicola Winter, pilot, keynote speaker, lecturer, and advisor at ADAC Luftrettung, whose remarkable career embodies passion, precision, and purpose in aviation.

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, we’re joined by Nicola Winter. Nicola’s journey began with a childhood dream of flight that led her to become one of Germany’s first female fighter pilots, before taking that ambition even higher to train as an astronaut candidate and later transitioning into the world of HEMS. Now, as part of ADAC Luftrettung, Nicola continues to inspire through her work in aerial rescue operations, sharing her expertise and vision for the next evolution of rescue hoist missions and the future of rotorcraft operations.

In this episode, we are joined by Sara Dhariwal, Lead Appraiser for Helicopters and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) at Cirium Consultancy. Sara brings a wealth of expertise in aviation asset valuation and market analysis, with a career spanning over a decade at Cirium.

Today, Sara leads the Ascend Helicopter Valuations practice, overseeing a global team of six experts. Her role focuses on delivering market insights, managing valuation outputs, ensuring compliance with Cirium Ascend’s methodologies, and driving thought leadership across the industry.