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 One of the most popular features of VERTICON, VAI’s annual conference and trade show, are its educational offerings, most of which are free to all attendees and exhibitors. You will find at this year’s show in Dallas more than 100 briefings, sessions, and courses designed specifically to support your success, whether your goal is to grow your business or prepare for your dream job. This year, for the first time, VAI will partner with the Aerospace Maintenance Council to host the AMC Competition—right on the VERTICON show floor. See the action up close—or register your maintenance team to compete. Watch this month’s video to learn more about all that awaits you at VERTICON! Previous Viola’s Flight Reports Jan. 30, 2025 Viola’s Flight Report (January 2025) – Education@VERTICON One of the most popular features of VERTICON, VAI’s annual conference and trade show, are its educational offerings, most of… 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…
Jan. 30, 2025 Viola’s Flight Report (January 2025) – Education@VERTICON One of the most popular features of VERTICON, VAI’s annual conference and trade show, are its educational offerings, most of…
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…
