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Advocacy Initiative

At VAI, we champion policies and advocate for regulations that support the growth and safety of the vertical flight industry.








VAI Air Tour Safety Conference

Join host Vertical Aviation International (VAI) in Las Vegas, Nevada, this fall for the 2025 VAI Air Tour Safety Conference (ATSC). This two-day event brings together air tour industry operators, regulators, OEMs, and other safety stakeholders to address today’s most pressing safety challenges in vertical aviation. Why Attend? You’ll hear a refreshing mix of straight-talk […]


Salute to Excellence 2026

2026 Nominations Are Now Open! Celebrating the highest standards of professionalism in vertical aviation Within vertical aviation, there are pilots, mechanics/engineers, safety professionals, and many others who go above and beyond to pursue professional excellence. Their dedication is an inspiration to us all. The Vertical Aviation International (VAI) Salute to Excellence Awards recognize outstanding achievement […]


UAS Working Group Industry Standards

The HAI UAS working group is dedicated to providing knowledge and intelligence which will help all stakeholders understand this industry niche, and to facilitate the safe and efficient integration of UAS into the national airspace system. UAS Working Group Resources UAS Working Group Goals