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Press Releases
August 5, 2026
August 5, 2026 – VAI Thanks FAA’s Chris Rocheleau for His ServiceThe association recognizes the FAA deputy administrator’s leadership and contributions to aviation safety and modernization. Alexandria, Virginia, (Aug. 5, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International ...
VAI Weekly
August 4, 2026
Hydrogen fuel cells extend eVTOL rangeAviation journalist Mark Huber talks with a leading propulsion expert who explains why the electrochemical power source offers numerous advantages over batteries.
VAI Weekly
August 4, 2026
VAI responds to FAA proposal on restricting UAS ops near fixed-site facilitiesIn its comments to the FAA, VAI supports the agency’s main safety objectives but raises concerns about the proposed framework. The association recommends, among other points, that the final rule p ...
VAI Weekly
August 4, 2026
FCC advances Upper C-band auction proceduresThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed procedures for Auction 115, the next major step toward introducing terrestrial wireless services in the Upper C-band. The FCC’s notice adva ...
VAI Weekly
July 29, 2026
Proposed FAA AD: Airbus HelicoptersThe FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-01-01, which applies to several Airbus Helicopters Series AS350, AS355, AS365, EC130, and SA 365 helicopters. AD 2022-01-01 requires ...
VAI Weekly
July 29, 2026
FAA pre-releases FONSI for UAS drone delivery PEAThe FAA today pre-released its Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) drone delivery Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA). VAI’s engagement on the i ...
VAI Weekly
July 29, 2026
USDOT secretary tours Vertical Lift Center with VAI leadersThe VAI team enjoyed a pleasant surprise last week when US Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stopped by the new Vertical Lift Center during the EAA AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, ...
VAI Weekly
July 29, 2026
FCC builds on lessons learned with adoption of Upper C-band auction planThe US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Jul. 24 adopted rules to auction 160 MHz of spectrum in the Upper C-band (3.98–4.14 GHz) by July 2027. VAI Director of Regulatory Affairs Amber H ...
