Home / Viola’s Flight Report (VFR) Viola’s Flight Report (VFR) Welcome to my monthly report to VAI members. Viola’s 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. James A. Viola Bio 2024 was a year of significant change for VAI, just as it was for the vertical aviation industry. From our rebranding as Vertical Aviation International to our work on your behalf with legislators and regulators to the creation of exciting new events for VERTICON, our annual conference and trade show, 2024 has been a nonstop ride! Watch this month’s video to learn more about what VAI achieved this year to help a growing, diversifying vertical aviation industry thrive and prosper. Previous Viola’s Flight Reports Dec. 30, 2024 2024 Year in Review 2024 was a year of significant change for VAI, just as it was for the vertical aviation industry. From our… Nov. 26, 2024 The Dawn of Powered Lift Last month, for the first time in nearly 80 years, the FAA unveiled a new aircraft category—powered-lift. This groundbreaking class… Oct. 29, 2024 Viola’s Flight Report (October 2024) – Our Global Impact Vertical aviation’s international nature encourages us to work together across our borders. Our efforts show that, across our global industry,… Sep. 25, 2024 Viola’s Flight Report (September 2024) – Navigating to Safe BVLOS One sector of the vertical aviation industry that is getting a lot of attention is unmanned aircraft systems (UASs). But… Aug. 26, 2024 Viola’s Flight Report (August 2024) – Sound of Service “Once we heard the helicopter, I knew we would be OK.” I will never forget that statement from the father… Jul. 29, 2024 Viola’s Flight Report (July 2024) – Preserving and Expanding Vertical Aviation Infrastructure This content is restricted to Members. Please login or Join VAI today. Join VAI Forgot your passwordExisting Users Log InEmailPassword Remember…
Dec. 30, 2024 2024 Year in Review 2024 was a year of significant change for VAI, just as it was for the vertical aviation industry. From our…
Nov. 26, 2024 The Dawn of Powered Lift Last month, for the first time in nearly 80 years, the FAA unveiled a new aircraft category—powered-lift. This groundbreaking class…
Oct. 29, 2024 Viola’s Flight Report (October 2024) – Our Global Impact Vertical aviation’s international nature encourages us to work together across our borders. Our efforts show that, across our global industry,…
Sep. 25, 2024 Viola’s Flight Report (September 2024) – Navigating to Safe BVLOS One sector of the vertical aviation industry that is getting a lot of attention is unmanned aircraft systems (UASs). But…
Aug. 26, 2024 Viola’s Flight Report (August 2024) – Sound of Service “Once we heard the helicopter, I knew we would be OK.” I will never forget that statement from the father…
Jul. 29, 2024 Viola’s Flight Report (July 2024) – Preserving and Expanding Vertical Aviation Infrastructure This content is restricted to Members. Please login or Join VAI today. Join VAI Forgot your passwordExisting Users Log InEmailPassword Remember…
