VAI operator members elect 4 to association’s board of directors The operator members of Vertical Association International (VAI) have elected four of their peers to serve on the VAI Board of Directors. The following individuals were elected for a three-year term to the board, beginning Jul. 1, 2026: Small Commercial/Private Vertical Aircraft Operator Aaron Singer Seaplane & Aero Adventures Mill Valley, California, USA Large Commercial/Private Vertical Aircraft Operator Jake Harmon Maverick Helicopters Kahului, Hawaii, USA Jake Tomlin Papillon Helicopters Boulder City, Nevada, USA Government Service Vertical Aircraft Operator Mark Wegele Salt River Project Phoenix, Arizona, USA VAI congratulates the new board members on their election and thanks all the candidates who offered to serve on the VAI Board of Directors.