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International Partnership Program

The VAI International Partnership Program (IPP) enhances safety and cooperation across the worldwide vertical aviation community. This program benefits the entire vertical flight industry by promoting common safety and operational standards and best practices and by facilitating a collaborative approach to building and sustaining the global industry. The program was launched on Jun. 30, 2020, […]

VAI Leadership

James A. Viola President & CEO Michael Hertzendorf Chief Operating Officer Cade Clark Chief Government Affairs Officer VAI Staff Zena Curry, PHR, SHRM-CP HR Director, Consulting Marcum LLP Teresa Poirier HR Director, Consulting Marcum LLP Tom Glista Safety Manager Crown Consulting Inc. Racheal Moses Membership Sales The Wyman Company Katie White Exhibit, Sponsorship, and Advertising […]

ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest – Helicopters/Drones at Work

In a year when we had to change so much, some things didn’t change at all. It turns out that ROTOR readers still like photos of helicopters, and so we ran the ninth annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest. All but one of our winning photos captured the drama that is part of aviation. You’ll see […]

ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest – Grand Prize

In a year when we had to change so much, some things didn’t change at all. It turns out that ROTOR readers still like photos of helicopters, and so we ran the ninth annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest. All but one of our winning photos captured the drama that is part of aviation. You’ll see […]

James A. Viola Bio

James A. Viola President and CEO James A. Viola joined Vertical Aviation International (VAI) as President and CEO in January 2020. Prior to joining VAI, he most recently served as a Senior Executive for the Federal Aviation Administration, in the office of Aviation Safety, as director of General Aviation Safety Assurance. He was responsible for […]

Viola’s Flight Report (VFR)

Welcome to my monthly report to VAI members. Viola’s Flight Report—or VFR—will update you on some of the work the VAI staff is doing on your behalf. It’s essential that we share with you the work we’re doing. Whether we’re addressing new or existing regulatory matters, advocating on your behalf for a strong and vibrant […]

VAI Scholarships

The 2025 scholarship season is now closed. Our scholarship submission period for the 2025 scholarship program is now closed. Winners will be announced in January 2025. If you have any questions, please contact us at Scholarships@verticalavi.org. “Get to Know the Future Faces of the Profession“ Meet some of our previous scholarship winners and future faces […]