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Vertical Aviation International (VAI)

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Rotorcraft

Aviation Wins with Reversal of Indy Heliport Closure

Plans called for selling the 5.36-acre property to the city of Indianapolis
VAI's Cade Clark and Katia Veraza
Rotorcraft

Louisiana Rotor Pathway Advances Rotorcraft Careers

Program started with Utah and North Dakota
Airbus Helicopters H215 Super Puma helicopter
Regulations and Government

VAI Thanks Senator for Introducing Aviation Safety Bill

Proposed legislation aims to improve pilot awareness, hazard markings, and reports for low-altitude obstructions
Training and Workforce

VAI Makes Staffing Changes in Support of Strategic Plan

“These promotions are about matching people, roles, and resources to the work ahead”
Rotorcraft

VAI 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards Recognize Top Performers

“This year’s honorees represent the discipline, judgment, and consistency that define top-tier operations”
Salute to Excellence 2026
Rotorcraft

Asian Vertical Safety Conference Set for May in Bali

VAI expanding its events to Southeast Asia
Bali tourism
Rotorcraft

Vertical Lift Center Signals Upward Trend at AirVenture

New display supported by Robinson Helicopter and Vertical Aviation International
Joby eVTOL aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
Rotorcraft

Global Helo Industry Leader François Lassale Takes Helm of VAI

Lasalle has held leadership roles with operators and safety organizations
VAI president and CEO Francois Lassale
Rotorcraft

FAA Revises Human External Cargo Fall Protection Policy

ANSI standards will impose a more uniform framework
Airbus H145 aerial work