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VAI teams up with GPMS to expand HUMS adoption
Vertical Aviation International members will receive a discount on GPMS's Foresight MX, an advanced health and usage monitoring system.

Vertical Aviation International (VAI) and GPMS International have formed a strategic partnership to provide VAI members with access to advanced health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) technology. Through the agreement, members will receive exclusive discounts on Foresight MX, GPMS’s all-in-one HUMS solution.

Foresight MX offers vibration monitoring, engine health tracking, flight data analysis and rotor track and balance optimisation. Supporting 14 aircraft platforms, the system enables predictive maintenance, enhancing safety, reducing downtime and improving efficiency.

“HUMS has a proven track record of mitigating risks and enhancing aircraft reliability,” says Chris Hill, VAI’s senior director of safety.

GPMS vice president of marketing Ronnie Ries adds: “Foresight MX is lightweight, affordable and intuitive, designed to bring advanced monitoring to operators of all sizes.”

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