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February 10, 2026 – VAI Announces 2026 Salute to Excellence Honorees

Recognizing leaders in safety, service, and operational performance. Alexandria, Virginia, USA (Feb. 10, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has selected the 2026 recipients of its Salute to Excellence Awards, an annual recognition of high performance in vertical aviation. The awards spotlight the people and teams whose daily work sets benchmarks for safe, professional operations […]

February 3, 2026 – VAI Congratulates Transportation Safety and Leadership Nominees Advanced by Senate Commerce Committee

VAI urges prompt votes on DeLeeuw and Edwards nominations. Alexandria, VA (Feb. 3, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) congratulates John DeLeeuw and Daniel Edwards following action by the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to advance their nominations for key transportation leadership roles. DeLeeuw has been nominated to serve as a member […]

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February 2, 2026 – 2026 POWER UP Photo Contest Winners Announced

VAI celebrates excellence in vertical aviation photography. Alexandria, VA (Feb. 2, 2026) — Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is excited to unveil the winners of the 2026 POWER UP Magazine Photo Contest. The winning photos, including the Grand Prize winner and six category winners, include entries from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the United […]

The VTOL Advocate – February 2, 2026

Federal Updates FAA Reopens Comment Period on Part 108 BVLOS Drone Proposal State and Local Updates Action Needed: FAA Reopens Comments on Indianapolis Heliport 2026 State Legislation Report News from VAI’s Northeastern US Regional Representative “Advocacy in Action,” by Josh Rousseau, VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative Federal Updates FAA Reopens Comment Period on Part 108 […]

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