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VTOL Advocate – August 4, 2025

Federal Updates US, EU Reach Agreement on Trade and Tariffs Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces ROTOR Act to Improve Aviation Safety in the NAS News from VAI’s Western US Regional Representative “Word from the Street,” by Chuck Street, VAI Western US Regional Representative Federal Updates US, EU Reach Agreement on Trade and Tariffs Summary of Facts […]


VAI Webinar: A USCG Pilot Recounts a Harrowing Cliff Rescue

On Mar. 22, 2025, two hikers were stranded on a rugged Northern California cliff, one injured and barely holding on with hiking poles. The other was stuck nearby. A US Coast Guard MH-65E Dolphin crew was called in to help. But this was no ordinary cliff rescue. Hosted by VAI’s own Chuck Street, you’ll learn […]






August 1, 2025 – VAI Calls for 2026 Salute to Excellence Nominations

VAI Calls for 2026 Salute to Excellence Nominations Nominate your peers, mentors, heroes for exceptional service by Oct. 17, 2025. Alexandria, VA (Aug. 1, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has opened the nomination period for its 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards, an annual program that honors outstanding individuals and teams across the full spectrum […]




VTOL Advocate – July 21, 2025

Issue Overview, Jul. 21, 2025 US Federal Updates Congress Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator US State and Local Updates Florida Enacts Transportation Law with Major AAM and Heliport Implications News from VAI’s Northeastern US Regional Representative “Advocacy in Action,” by Josh Rousseau, VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative International Updates Leadership Updates at EASA and […]