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International Partnership Program

The VAI International Partnership Program (IPP) enhances safety and cooperation across the worldwide vertical aviation community. This program benefits the entire vertical flight industry by promoting common safety and operational standards and best practices and by facilitating a collaborative approach to building and sustaining the global industry. The program was launched on Jun. 30, 2020, […]

VAI Leadership

François Lassale President & CEO Cade Clark Chief Government Affairs Officer Sarah Arnold Interim Senior Executive Administrator & Corporate Secretary VAI Teams Member Services Teresa Farmer Director, Membership Linda Jackson Membership & Data Coordinator Anita Douglas Manager, Database Administration Mashiyat Ahsan Research & Data Analyst Safety Chris Hill Senior Director, Safety Chris Andres Asst. Director, […]

ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest – Helicopters/Drones at Work

In a year when we had to change so much, some things didn’t change at all. It turns out that ROTOR readers still like photos of helicopters, and so we ran the ninth annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest. All but one of our winning photos captured the drama that is part of aviation. You’ll see […]

ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest – Grand Prize

In a year when we had to change so much, some things didn’t change at all. It turns out that ROTOR readers still like photos of helicopters, and so we ran the ninth annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest. All but one of our winning photos captured the drama that is part of aviation. You’ll see […]

VAI Flight Report (VFR)

Welcome to our monthly report to VAI members. VAI Flight Report—or VFR—will update you on some of the work the VAI staff is doing on your behalf. It’s essential that we share with you the work we’re doing. Whether we’re addressing new or existing regulatory matters, advocating on your behalf for a strong and vibrant […]

Mil2Civ: Mentoring and Advice

Articles A Ground Lesson Potential knowledge gaps between military and civil flight training. Military Salary While Working as a Civilian Intern SkillBridge and SkyBridge Programs explained. You Aren’t Saving Lives Anymore Understanding the differences between military and civil helicopter EMS. 2022 HAI Mil2Civ Highlights Recap of the Mil2Civ Transition Course from Heli-Expo 2022. Change Discussion […]

Our History

Sep. 14, 1939 Igor Sikorsky flies the first practical helicopter, the VS-300, when helicopters were still experimental aircraft 1945 The commercial helicopter industry begins, with Axis and Allied militaries using the new technology primarily for troop evacuation Mar. 8, 1946 The Bell 47 is the first helicopter certificated for civil use by the Civil Aeronautics Board (forerunner of the […]