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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 […]

Giacomo Zampetti, VP of Marketing at Leonardo, shares his experience at VERTICON.

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 […]

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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 […]