Home / VAI Flight Report (VFR) 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 international industry, or preparing for next year’s VERTICON, please know that the goal of the VAI staff is to always support you and help you keep powering up. In August, the FAA released a proposed rule that would enable beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones. Known as Part 108, the proposed rule is critical to vertical flight because UAS operate in the same low-altitude airspace as many rotorcraft operations. VAI welcomes this essential step in the maturation of the UAS sector—but not at the cost of the safety and efficiency of our existing aviation ecosystem. Watch the September video to learn more about what’s in Part 108 and VAI’s suggestions for how BVLOS operations can work for everyone. Previous VAI Flight Reports Sep. 25, 2025 VAI Flight Report (September 2025) – Making BVLOS Work In August, the FAA released a proposed rule that would enable beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned… Aug. 28, 2025 VAI Flight Report (August 2025) – Finding the Next-Gen Workforce Are you struggling to find skilled vertical aviation professionals? You’re not alone.VAI is addressing the workforce challenges facing our industry… Jul. 29, 2025 VAI Flight Report (July 2025) – The VAI Safety Advantage At VAI, we’re focused on helping you advance your operational safety. That means making sure you’re ready for industry changes… Jun. 26, 2025 VAI Flight Report (June 2025) – The View from 10,000 Feet On Jul. 1, 2025, Mark Schlaefli, chair of the 2024–25 VAI Board of Directors, will officially pass the gavel to… May. 27, 2025 VAI Flight Report (May 2025) – Protecting Our Industry When we ask VAI members which of our services has the greatest impact, the top answer is advocacy. That’s why… Apr. 23, 2025 VAI Flight Report, April 2025 – VAI Member Benefits In this video, I’ll walk you through some highlights of our recent accomplishments on your behalf, including how VAI was…
Sep. 25, 2025 VAI Flight Report (September 2025) – Making BVLOS Work In August, the FAA released a proposed rule that would enable beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned…
Aug. 28, 2025 VAI Flight Report (August 2025) – Finding the Next-Gen Workforce Are you struggling to find skilled vertical aviation professionals? You’re not alone.VAI is addressing the workforce challenges facing our industry…
Jul. 29, 2025 VAI Flight Report (July 2025) – The VAI Safety Advantage At VAI, we’re focused on helping you advance your operational safety. That means making sure you’re ready for industry changes…
Jun. 26, 2025 VAI Flight Report (June 2025) – The View from 10,000 Feet On Jul. 1, 2025, Mark Schlaefli, chair of the 2024–25 VAI Board of Directors, will officially pass the gavel to…
May. 27, 2025 VAI Flight Report (May 2025) – Protecting Our Industry When we ask VAI members which of our services has the greatest impact, the top answer is advocacy. That’s why…
Apr. 23, 2025 VAI Flight Report, April 2025 – VAI Member Benefits In this video, I’ll walk you through some highlights of our recent accomplishments on your behalf, including how VAI was…
