We are Vertical Aviation International.

Together, we will fuel the growth of the vertical aviation industry so communities around the world are strengthened by the power of vertical flight.

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Interaction at HELI-EXPO 2023.

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Classic columns of the Victorian Parliament building in Melbourne, Australia.

The Leading Member Organization in Vertical Flight 

For more than 75 years, we’ve been the global leader in advocating for the vertical flight industry and the unique benefits it offers communities. We’re the leading voice in promoting safety, professionalism, innovation, and the industry’s economic viability. Today, VAI is evolving and expanding, just as our industry is exploring new territories in vertical mobility. The vertical aviation fleet is becoming more diverse, and VAI is committed to representing all the people and organizations that build, fly, fix, operate, and supply those aircraft.

Our purpose is to fuel the growth of the vertical aviation industry through connection, advocacy, safety, education, and support for businesses and individuals. Together, we will strengthen communities worldwide and unlock the unlimited potential and power of up.

Our Impact at a Glance

From adding value to your membership to shaping the future of vertical mobility, VAI is constantly taking the industry to new heights.

New ORRA Program

helps members manage operational risk and resilience matched to size and type of operation

$3 Million

saved by VAI members on registration, education, and exhibit fees at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta

92%

Adoption Rate for VAI-endorsed amendments to the FAA reauthorization bill in the US House of Representatives

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joins the Rotor Pathway Program, VAI’s innovative project that prepares high school students for vertical aviation careers

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Photographer and videographer Mark Bennett shot this video of a K-Max and an AS350 helicopter, both operated by Rainier Heli International, conducting hydroseeding operations in West Virginia.

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