Concorde Battery Corporation Opens Registration for the 6th Annual Virtual IA Renewal Series
Concorde Battery Corporation announces that registration is now open for the 6th Annual Virtual IA Renewal Series, airing online in January 2026. This free training event is open to all and will be broadcast twice daily — at 8:00 AM EST (USA) and 5:00 PM EST (USA) — to accommodate a global audience.
Thousands of aviation professionals have made this series their go-to resource for recurrent training. Chris Holder, Eastern US technical sales manager and master of ceremonies, adds, “This is an online broadcast of presentations from top aviation professionals. Whether you're earning your 8 hours of IA Refresher Training or simply expanding your knowledge, you’ll be engaged and informed.”
“This initiative is part of Concorde Battery’s commitment to aviation safety,” says Noga Holck, vice president of Business Development. “We offer a comprehensive online maintenance-training series featuring industry experts, making high-quality aviation education accessible worldwide — at no cost to attendees.”
Produced by Concorde Battery Corporation’s technical sales and marketing teams, the series features subject-matter experts presenting topics relevant to all aviation sectors: rotorcraft, piston, and turbine aircraft. The 2026 Virtual IA Renewal Series schedule is as follows:
Rotorcraft Segment – Jan. 8 & 9, 2026
Sponsored by Vertical Aviation International (VAI), the association behind Verticon. Presenters include Airbus Helicopters, FAA, Bell, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, Safran Helicopter Engines, MD Helicopters, Sikorsky (a Lockheed Martin Company), and Leonardo Helicopters.
Piston Segment – Jan. 15 & 16, 2026
Sponsored by Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the voice of general aviation. Presenters include Beringer, Weldon Pump, Tempest Aero (a Victor Sierra Company), TBX, If My Tools Could Talk, Cirrus Aircraft, Surefly Ignition, and Concorde Battery Corporation.
Turbine Segment – Jan. 22 & 23, 2026
Sponsored by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the leading organization for business aviation. Presenters include Covington Aircraft, Dassault Falcon Jet, FAA, SMR Technologies, Gulfstream, FlightSafety International, and NDT TB3 Consulting, LLC.
To register, visit www.concordebattery.com and click on “Training.” Pre-registration is required and will close in early January or once capacity is reached.
Past presentations (not eligible for FAA credit) are available on Concorde Battery’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@concordebatterycorporation2823.
Additionally, Chris Holder will host the South Carolina IA Renewal Series as an in-person event on Jan. 31, 2026, in West Columbia, SC. Local attendees are welcome to join at no charge from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (lunch included). Participants will earn 8 hours of IA Refresher Training and receive a certificate upon completion. Pre-registration via the Concorde Battery online portal is encouraged.