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Above: Mark at Dakota Rotors’ main location near Custer, South Dakota. (Johnny Sundby Photography) Workforce development, airspace access are key priorities for VAI 2024–25 chair. Helicopters haven’t always been a part of Mark Schlaefli’s workday. The new chair of the VAI Board of Directors embarked on his vertical flight career later in life—at 41. Two […]

The association’s Government Affairs team led a successful advocacy campaign to amend legislation that initially sought to permanently close the West 30th Street Heliport (KJRA) in New York City.

The long-anticipated Part 5 SMS rule expansion has arrived! Are you ready? In this month’s Spotlight on Safety, VAI’s Chris Hill provides tips and resources to help affected operators make sure they meet the new requirements.

(ROTOR) – The Belgian Malinois accompanies veterans on exposure therapy flights to treat PTSD.

(ROTOR) – Did you decide to Land & LIVE? Then you did the right thing—no matter what the media says.

(ROTOR) – Your planned fuel stop doesn’t have fuel. Now what?

(ROTOR) – The association’s rebranding, record-breaking attendance make this year’s show one for the ages.

(Rotor) – She broke through barriers to become a military pilot and neurosurgeon.