March 10, 2025, Dallas, TX – Together, AirSuite and Vertical Aviation International (VAI) announce their partnership with a shared commitment to deliver unprecedented digital operational safety benefits to VAI members. The partnership offers VAI members complimentary access to AirSuite’s built-in SMS module, one of several operation tools within their full software suite of Cirro products.
“Safety is at the core of the vertical aviation industry. Our partnership with AirSuite is testament to our ongoing effort to provide VAI members with quality, industry-tested tools that improve operational safety and risk management,” says Chris Hill, Senior Director of Safety at VAI. “Cirro’s focus on combining its operations and safety capabilities will be a game-changer for many of our operators.”
Cirro’s SMS module manages risk, eliminating the need for operations managers and teams to navigate between separate systems and apps. Additionally, members can choose the tools they need from Cirro’s 20 operational modules, including Flight Following, Company Library, Flight Reports and Invoicing, Weight and Balance, Passenger Manifests, Flight Duty Times, and more —and Cirro integrates with leading maintenance software solutions, satellite trackers, and popular cloud-based aviation training and certification systems.
“This partnership marks a significant milestone for AirSuite; we’ve been on the market, providing day-to-day, reliable software to helicopter companies for 10 years. Cirro’s tools are built on industry feedback. The industry has helped build our robust SMS module and this is our way of giving back,” says Doug Carlson, Chief Operating Officer of AirSuite. “From my point of view as a pilot, operations and safety go hand-in-hand. The future is fully integrated systems like ours that aim to improve the culture of safety in the industry overall.”
The partnership honors a shared commitment to a safer, more efficient aviation community.
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“We are honored to be an established partner of VAI — it is a tangible example of our commitment to safety. AirSuite’s vision is to continue to enhance safety by providing customized, user-friendly solutions for our colleagues in the industry that encourage them to take the necessary steps toward improving their own culture of safety,” says Michael Kleywegt, CEO of AirSuite.
Cirro’s comprehensive suite of tools digitizes all aspects of operational duties from pre-flight planning to post-flight reporting, providing the user with advanced oversight to meet regulatory compliance.
As the industry rapidly evolves, Cirro by AirSuite remains at the forefront of digital transformation providing trusted, cybersecure, user-friendly tools.
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About Cirro by AirSuite
Cirro by AirSuite is a leading, cybersecure flight operations and safety management system trusted by aviation professionals worldwide. Celebrating a decade of operational excellence, our software is fully compliant with FAA, Transport Canada, and ICAO regulations. Designed by operators and pilots, Cirro is built with the entire operation in mind—offering customization, scalability, and unlimited user access to support diverse fleet sizes and international clients.
Committed to enhancing efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance, Cirro continuously evolves with responsive development backed by a team of professional software developers. For more information, visit air-suite.com or meet us at booth # 2221 at Verticon.
About Vertical Aviation International (VAI)
Vertical Aviation International (VAI), formerly Helicopter Association International (HAI), is the world’s leading membership association dedicated to the vertical aviation industry, which encompasses all aircraft capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing. Throughout its 76 years of fueling industry growth through connection, advocacy, safety, education, and support for its members’ success, VAI has leveraged the power of vertical flight to strengthen communities worldwide. The association welcomes all facets of the vertical aviation industry, including manufacturers, operators, suppliers and vendors, pilots and maintenance technicians, and other aviation professionals. For more information about VAI, please visit: https://verticalavi.org
