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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 with François Lassale

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VERTICON 2027

July 17, 2026 – VAI Applauds Sen. Merkley for Introducing Aviation Safety Bill Addressing Slackline Hazards

Legislation seeks to improve pilot awareness, hazard marking, and reporting of temporary low-altitude obstructions. Alexandria, Virginia, Jul. 17, 2026 – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) applauds Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), for introducing the McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act, which strengthens aviation safety by requiring the FAA to review and update policies related to low-altitude […]

Farnborough International Airshow 2026

20th Electric Aircraft Symposium

FAR: Advancing Safety, Data, Workforce Support & the I’ntl Aviation Safety Conference in Bali

June 23, 2026 – VAI Announces Staffing Changes to Support Five-Year Strategic Plan

Updated structure aligns staff roles with the association’s priorities in safety, advocacy, data, workforce development, events, and member value. ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23, 2026 — Vertical Aviation International (VAI) today announces a substantial staffing realignment designed to strengthen the association’s ability to execute its five-year strategic plan and meet the needs of an evolving vertical […]

Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt

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