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2026–27 VAI Board of Directors

Chairperson Brian JorgensonTimberline HelicoptersSandpoint, Idaho, USAMedium Commercial/Private Operator Vice Chairperson Chris Baur, FRAeSHughes Aerospace Corp.Houston, Texas, USASmall Commercial/Private Operator Treasurer Mark WegeleSalt River ProjectPhoenix, Arizona, USAGovernment Service Operator Assistant Treasurer Brandi RectorSemper Fly HelicoptersNorman, Oklahoma, USAMedium Commercial/Private Operator Director Jan BeckerSwashplateQueensland, AustraliaSmall Commercial/Private Operator Director Jake HarmonWinco, Inc.Aurora, Oregon, USALarge Commercial/Private Operator Director Rick KeninBoston […]

Aviation Coalition Opposes HR7323

Salute to Excellence 2027 Nomination Form

Workforce Development

The civilian helicopter industry is experiencing a significant shortage of skilled professionals. In the next 15 years, the industry will need more than 7,500 helicopter pilots and more than 40,000 aviation maintenance technicians. Opportunities abound for military pilots and maintainers transitioning to civilian aviation careers and for students interested in getting started in a vertical […]

September 25, 2024 – VAI Conference Elevates Industry Air Tour Safety Standards

Viola’s Flight Report (September 2024) – Navigating to Safe BVLOS

Decision-Making and IIMC

Estimating Distance

VFR Best Practices

Roadmap of Advance Air Mobility