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. On Jul. 1, 2025, Mark Schlaefli, chair of the 2024–25 VAI Board of Directors, will officially pass the gavel to Rick Kenin, who was elected to lead the 2025–26 board by his fellow directors. Watch the June VAI Flight Report to hear Mark and Rick talk about their experiences as VAI members, as well as what the future holds for VAI and the global vertical flight industry. Previous VAI Flight Reports 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… Mar. 20, 2025 VAI Flight Report (March 2025) – VERTICON 2025 RECAP This edition of VAI Flight Report comes to you from VERTICON 2025, VAI’s renamed annual conference and trade show, which… Feb. 24, 2025 Viola’s Flight Report (February 2025) – Fighting the LA Fires: First-Person Stories One of the most essential missions of vertical aviation is wildfire suppression. The recent Los Angeles wildfires provided a powerful… 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…
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…
Mar. 20, 2025 VAI Flight Report (March 2025) – VERTICON 2025 RECAP This edition of VAI Flight Report comes to you from VERTICON 2025, VAI’s renamed annual conference and trade show, which…
Feb. 24, 2025 Viola’s Flight Report (February 2025) – Fighting the LA Fires: First-Person Stories One of the most essential missions of vertical aviation is wildfire suppression. The recent Los Angeles wildfires provided a powerful…
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…
