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Apr
28
2025
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Alexandria, VA (Apr. 28, 2025) -- Vertical Aviation International (VAI) commends the FAA for its decision to halt implementation of a controversial policy that would have classified pilots’ incomplete medical certification applications as denied, the same category occupied by pilots who have been evaluated as unfit to fly.
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Apr
25
2025
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Alexandria, VA (Apr. 24, 2025) -- In a move that Vertical Aviation International (VAI) strongly opposes, the New York City Council today passed Int. 0026-A, legislation that severely restricts nonessential helicopter operations at city-managed heliports and will ultimately prohibit all but fully electric-powered aircraft.
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Apr
07
2025
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Alexandria, VA, USA (Apr 4, 2025) – The Board of Directors for Vertical Aviation International (VAI) proudly announces their newly elected leadership team, who will assume their roles Jul. 1, 2025.
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Apr
01
2025
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Alexandria, VA, USA (Apr. 1, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is calling on rotorcraft pilots across the globe to join the “Pause for General Aviation (GA) Safety” initiative by exploring the dedicated Vertical Aviation track at gasafe.org, a website developed in collaboration with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
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Mar
13
2025
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Dallas, Texas, USA (Mar. 13, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI), the leading trade association for the vertical aviation industry, is pleased to announce the results of the first election of board members under its restructured governance framework. VAI operator members elected five of their peers to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors.
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Mar
06
2025
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Dallas, Texas (March 4, 2025) – This week, Vertical Aviation International’s (VAI) highly anticipated annual conference and exposition, VERTICON, will make a grand entrance in Dallas.
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Mar
06
2025
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Vertical Aviation International (VAI) and GPMS International have announced a strategic partnership to provide VAI members with unparalleled access to advanced Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) technology. Through this collaboration, VAI members will gain an exclusive discount on the purchase of Foresight MX, the industry’s leading HUMS, directly through GPMS.
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Jan
30
2025
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“On behalf of Vertical Aviation International, I express our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the tragic collision involving a passenger jet and a military Black Hawk helicopter near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) last evening. We stand with the emergency responders and all involved in the ongoing efforts. As we await further details, please know that the vertical aviation community is with you in mourning during this incredibly difficult time.”
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Jan
28
2025
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Alexandria, VA (Jan. 28, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) offers this statement on the recent confirmation of Sean Duffy, former member of the US House of Representatives, as the US Secretary of Transportation.
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Jan
24
2025
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Alexandria, Virginia, USA (Jan. 24, 2025) — Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is proud to announce the winners of this year’s prestigious Salute to Excellence Awards. This annual program is dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary achievements and unwavering commitment of professionals within the vertical aviation industry.
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