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February 12, 2026 – VAI Announces Leadership and Staff Alignment Updates

New structure strengthens accountability, execution, and governance. Alexandria, VA (Feb. 12, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) announces leadership appointments and an organizational alignment to strengthen accountability, support disciplined execution of goals, and reinforce governance as VAI grows in scale, complexity, and influence. “VAI is moving into a phase where clarity in leadership and ownership […]




VAI Webinar: What Would You Have Done? Sharpening Your ADM Skills

If it can happen to another pilot, it can happen to you.

That’s why studying helicopter incidents and accidents is an excellent way to sharpen your aviation decision-making (ADM) skills.

In this VAI Webinar from Feb. 10, 2026, utility and helicopter air ambulance pilot and instructor Jessica Meiris engages the audience in real-world ADM using submissions from the FAA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System. She leads webinar participants in exploring ways to mitigate risk and highlights the complexity of operational choices, reinforcing that sound ADM isn’t just an acronym, it’s a mindset.


What Would You Have Done? Sharpening Your ADM Skills

If it can happen to another pilot, it can happen to you.

That’s why studying helicopter incidents and accidents is an excellent way to sharpen your aviation decision-making (ADM) skills.

In this VAI Webinar from Feb. 10, 2026, utility and helicopter air ambulance pilot and instructor Jessica Meiris engages the audience in real-world ADM using submissions from the FAA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System. She leads webinar participants in exploring ways to mitigate risk and highlights the complexity of operational choices, reinforcing that sound ADM isn’t just an acronym, it’s a mindset.