VAI Press Releases

January 11, 2024 – Five-Alpha President Rex Alexander Named Recipient of HAI’s Salute to Excellence Safety Award
January 10, 2024 – Rainbow Helicopters Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award
January 10, 2024 – Andrew Edgerton Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Law Enforcement Award
January 9, 2024 – Bryan Matuskey Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Communications Award
January 9, 2024 – Catherine Press Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence W.A. “Dub” Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award
January 8, 2024 – Michael Sagely Named HAI’s Salute to Excellence Pilot of the Year
January 8, 2024 – Capts. Steve Buhagiar and David Sidorski Receive HAI’s Salute to Excellence Matthew S. Zuccaro Land & LIVE Award
December 13, 2023 – HAI Celebrates 75 Years of Advancing Vertical Aviation Worldwide
December 5, 2023 – HAI Tells Congress: Keep Our National Parks Open to All, Including Air Tour Operators
October 20, 2023 – HAI Congratulates New FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker
October 18, 2023 – HAI Joins Aviation Coalition in Response to EPA Endangerment Finding on Leaded Avgas
September 22, 2023 – Only About One Week Remains to Submit Nominations for Helicopter Association International ‘2024 Salute to Excellence’ Awards
September 7, 2023 – FAA Nominee Whitaker has Expertise, Experience Required to Lead Agency’s Future
August 23, 2023 – Submit Your Nominations for Helicopter Association International ‘2024 Salute to Excellence’ Awards
July 20, 2023 – House Advances Bill to Reauthorize FAA, Many HAI Priorities Included
June 22, 2023 – HAI-FAA Symposium Seeks to Address Citizen Concerns in NYC-NJ Region
June 14, 2023 – HAI Applauds House Committee Advancement of Bipartisan Aviation Bill
June 7, 2023 – HAI Issues Call to Action on Proposed Air Tour Management Plans
April 25, 2023 – HAI’s Innovative Pilot Program Yields Successful Results: Congressman Beyer Hosts FAA Announcement of Plans to Alter Helicopter Routes in D.C.–Virginia Area
March 9, 2023 – HAI Concludes HELI-EXPO 2023