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VAI Global Program

The VAI Global Program coordinates worldwide industry collaboration to maintain and enhance safety and economic viability of the international vertical aviation industry by forging partnerships between industry and worldwide civil aviation authorities. The program is recognized as a Non-Governmental Organization by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and, as such, program members are able to attend […]

August 27, 2025 – Registration Opens for 2025 Aerial Work Safety Conference

Firefighting, utility, and restricted-category operators to gather in Boise Dec. 7–9. Alexandria, VA (Aug. 27, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) announces that registration is now open for the 2025 Aerial Work Safety Conference (AWSC), taking place Dec. 7–9 at the Boise Centre West in Boise, Idaho, USA. The conference brings together professionals from the […]

August 18, 2025 – VAI Names François Lassale as President and CEO

Global aviation executive, safety advocate to guide VAI’s next chapter. Alexandria, VA (Aug. 18, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) today announced the appointment of François Lassale as its next president and CEO, following a global search for a proven leader to guide the association through its next phase of growth and influence. With more […]

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 […]