The American Helicopter Society (AHS) International is the world's premier vertical flight technical society. Since its inception in 1943, AHS has been a major force in the advancement of the global rotorcraft industry.
Why be a member? We are the leaders of advocacy for vertical flight technology. Our highly acclaimed magazine, Vertiflite, brings our members in-depth insight into the latest developments. Our technical publication, The Journal of the American Helicopter Society, is the world’s only vertical flight technical journal. Membership also provides networking opportunities, access to Members Only features on our website, discounts to our products and the opportunity to be recognized as part of our prestigous awards programs. Find out more about the Benefits of Membership!
Our advocacy work: AHS works to affect change to benefit the industry and create recognition of the benefits of vertical flight. AHS leads advocacy efforts to Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, FAA, and the public. We are pushing for the advancement of future vertical lift.