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Federal Updates FAA, DOT Announce Suspension of Visual Separation in Congested Airspace to Improve Safety House T&I Committee Passes Bipartisan ALERT Act to Implement NTSB Recommendations Modern Skies Coalition Calls on Congress to Stop Essential Work Without Pay Global Aviation Leaders Discuss Vertical Flight’s Future at VERTICON 2026 State and Local Updates US DOT Announces […]

Federal Updates Bipartisan ALERT Act to Implement NTSB Safety Recommendations from 2025 Midair Accident Report VAI Urges FAA to Clarify KDCA Flight Restrictions to Preserve Operational Access Industry’s Response to FAA Federal Register Notice on Indianapolis Heliport News from VAI’s Western US Regional Representative “Word from the Street,” by Chuck Street, VAI Western US Regional […]

Federal Updates FAA Reopens Comment Period on Part 108 BVLOS Drone Proposal State and Local Updates Action Needed: FAA Reopens Comments on Indianapolis Heliport 2026 State Legislation Report News from VAI’s Northeastern US Regional Representative “Advocacy in Action,” by Josh Rousseau, VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative Federal Updates FAA Reopens Comment Period on Part 108 […]

Welcome to the final VTOL Advocate newsletter of the year! Thank you so much for reading and staying with us throughout 2025. We look forward to continuing to share updates on federal, state, and international issues. The VAI Government Affairs team wishes you a happy holiday season. Federal Updates VAI Welcomes US Advanced Air Mobility […]

Federal Updates Modern Skies Coalition Calls on Congress to end US Government Shutdown State and Local Updates Helicopter Route 12 at KBWI Raises Safety Concerns Following FAA Adjustment Washington State’s Proposed Aircraft Tax Raises Industry Concerns News from VAI’s Northeastern US Regional Representative “Advocacy in Action,” by Josh Rousseau, VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative __________________________________ […]

Federal Updates FAA Revises Helicopter Routes, Zones Near KDCA, KIAD, KBWI ROTOR Act Advances following Bipartisan Committee Approval State and Local Updates Florida Looks to Advance AAM Infrastructure News from VAI’s Western US Regional Representative “Word from the Street,” by Chuck Street, VAI Western US Regional Representative International Updates EASA Releases First ReFuelEU Aviation Annual […]

Federal Updates VAI Urges Industry Members to Comment on Proposed Drone Regulations Potential Government Shutdown: What It Means for Aviation FAA Launches Integration Pilot Program for eVTOL, AAM Aircraft State and Local Updates VAI Highlights Workforce Development at NASAO Conference News From VAI’s Northeastern US Regional Representative “Advocacy in Action,” by Josh Rousseau, VAI Northeastern […]

Federal Updates US, EU Reach Agreement on Trade and Tariffs Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces ROTOR Act to Improve Aviation Safety in the NAS News from VAI’s Western US Regional Representative “Word from the Street,” by Chuck Street, VAI Western US Regional Representative Federal Updates US, EU Reach Agreement on Trade and Tariffs Summary of Facts […]

Issue Overview, Jul. 21, 2025 US Federal Updates Congress Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator US State and Local Updates Florida Enacts Transportation Law with Major AAM and Heliport Implications News from VAI’s Northeastern US Regional Representative “Advocacy in Action,” by Josh Rousseau, VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative International Updates Leadership Updates at EASA and […]

In this issue: Congress passed a $12.5 billion funding bill for air traffic control modernization; Utah and Texas continue building education pathways for the future vertical aviation workforce; VAI Western US Regional Representative Chuck Street reports on his activities; and the challenges and opportunities surrounding advanced air mobility (AAM) in Chile, and the country’s potential […]