Home / Advocacy / Regulatory Action Center Regulatory Action Center Learn about what the Regulatory Affairs team is working on. VAI tracks the regulations that affect you From local rules to international aviation standards, regulations can have a profound effect on your operations. VAI monitors the constantly changing landscape, works on your behalf with regulatory agencies worldwide, and alerts you to changes that may impact your business. Regulations VAI helps you navigate current regulations, advocating for you and your business when you need clarification or consistency from regulatory agencies. Rulemaking We do more than just inform you of pending regulations, we serve on the committees that help shape the regulatory environment for vertical aviation. Standards VAI brings you what you need to know about standards set by regulatory agencies around the world. Current Regulatory Issues Comments in Response to Request for Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation into Aircraft Imports VAI submitted comments in response to a Section 232 national security investigation into imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and related components. The investigation will assess whether such imports have the potential to threaten national security by undermining the domestic aerospace supply chain and could result in new tariffs or trade restrictions on imported aerospace products. Get the details VAI Position Statement: Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) in the National Airspace VAI will continue to advocate for the development and implementation of performance-based requirements and standards for BVLOS operations that are harmonized to protect the safety and efficiency of all operators in the National Airspace System. Get the details Comments on Proposed Rule: Emergency Response Standard, Occupational Health & Safety Administration VAI joined with the Air Medical Operators Association and the Association of Air Medical Services to oppose OSHA’s proposed rule extending coverage of its new Emergency Response standard to air medical flight crews and cabin crew members because existing FAA regulations preempt OSHA’s standards. Get the details See more regulatory resources Regulatory Analysis VAI Debrief: Analysis of Executive Orders Reshaping Drone Policy and Low-Altitude Airspace On Jun. 6, 2025, the Trump administration issued two sweeping executive orders that significantly reshape drone policy and could affect all low-altitude flight operations. Get the details VAI Debrief: FAA Final Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) – Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations For the first time in over 80 years, the FAA has created a new aircraft category—powered-lift (PL). The SFAR defines the new category and provides a roadmap for integrating PL into the US National Airspace System. The VAI Debrief summarizes the SFAR, helping members understand what it means for them. Get the details VAI Debrief: FAA Updates Flight Instructor Certificate Administrative Requirements The FAA has issued a new rule that removes expiration dates from flight instructor certificates, among other changes. VAI’s new resource, VAI Debrief, gives members a concise guide to the ins and outs of the final rule. Get the details VAI Debrief: FAA Updates PAO Flight-Hour Logging and Flight Training, Testing, and Checking Requirements The FAA has updated the rules regarding flight-time logging for public aircraft operations (PAO), flight instructor privileges, and flight training in experimental and other aircraft. The VAI Debrief gives members a concise guide to the ins and outs of this final rule. Get the details Latest Regulatory Related News Safety Jun. 30, 2025 ATSB final report: Robinson R66, Hawks Nest, New South Wales, Oct. 26, 2023 The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has determined that the helicopter rapidly entered a low‑g condition due to turbulence and… Safety Jun. 30, 2025 NAAA reminds ag pilots to avoid high winds when spraying The US National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Fly Safe campaign is cautioning agricultural pilots to avoid spraying pesticides above the… Industry News Jun. 30, 2025 Robinson CEO details R88 main-rotor system (Vertical magazine) – When Robinson unveiled its new R88 model at VERTICON 2025 earlier this year in Dallas, Texas, the… Read all news VAI and Regulations VAI’s regulatory affairs team is in constant communication with the FAA, EASA, ICAO, and other rulemaking bodies, advocating for the industry and ensuring members are in the know. 36 international and US regulatory and standards boards on which VAI staff serve 18 affiliate associations comprise VAI’s International Partnership Program, or IPP 17 leading advanced air mobility companies make up VAI’s AAM Industry Advisory Council 8 number of ICAO advisory panels and working groups VAI served on as lead organization of the International Federation of Helicopter Associations
Safety Jun. 30, 2025 ATSB final report: Robinson R66, Hawks Nest, New South Wales, Oct. 26, 2023 The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has determined that the helicopter rapidly entered a low‑g condition due to turbulence and…
Safety Jun. 30, 2025 NAAA reminds ag pilots to avoid high winds when spraying The US National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Fly Safe campaign is cautioning agricultural pilots to avoid spraying pesticides above the…
Industry News Jun. 30, 2025 Robinson CEO details R88 main-rotor system (Vertical magazine) – When Robinson unveiled its new R88 model at VERTICON 2025 earlier this year in Dallas, Texas, the…
