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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

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 Sales The Wyman Company


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 […]


VAI Flight Report (VFR)

Welcome to our monthly report to VAI members. VAI 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

2026 Scholarship applications will open July 2025. Our scholarship submission period for the 2025 scholarship program is now closed. Winners will be announced in January 2025. 2025 Scholarship Winners Commerical Helicopter Pilot Rating Scholarship Valyry FinnertyEvan Dennis WINCO Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating Scholarship Philipp Zahn Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship Colin Crader WINCO Maintenance Technician Certificate […]