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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 […]

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June 3, 2026 – VAI Calls for 2027 Salute to Excellence Nominations

Nominate your peers, mentors, and heroes for exceptional service by Aug. 31, 2026 Alexandria, VA (June 3, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has opened the nomination period for its 2027 Salute to Excellence Awards, an annual program that honors outstanding individuals and teams across the full spectrum of vertical flight. Nominees and nominators do […]

François's Aviation Reflections – Workforce, Safety, and the Future of Vertical Aviation – May 2026