VAI Air Tour Safety Conference

October 21-22, 2025

Vertical Aviation International (VAI)

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Join host Vertical Aviation International (VAI) in Las Vegas, Nevada, this fall for the 2025 VAI Air Tour Safety Conference (ATSC). This two-day event brings together air tour industry operators, regulators, OEMs, and other safety stakeholders to address today’s most pressing safety challenges in vertical aviation.

Why Attend?

You’ll hear a refreshing mix of straight-talk testimonials and insights from expert panels of top-tier industry professionals and take part in hands-on sessions. You’ll walk away with practical tools and proven approaches to strengthen your organization’s safety posture. Key topics include:

  • Safety culture and operational risk management
  • 2027 SMS mandate
  • Safety-enhancing technologies, maintenance human factors, and OEM perspectives
  • Accident prevention, investigation, and recommendations
  • Emergency planning, response, and communications strategies

Who Should Attend?

Key stakeholders in the air tour industry: this event is for you!

  • Operators (Part 135 & 91.147)
  • Decision makers & Directors
  • Pilots
  • Aviation mechanics/engineers
  • Trainers
  • Regulators
  • Safety and OEM reps.

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Learn More About the Program

This year’s program will address real-world safety challenges and provide actionable peer-driven strategies to help you respond to regulatory updates, drive operational excellence, and elevate safety culture and performance—not only across your organization, but also across the industry.

VAI Air Tour Safety Conference Agenda

Registration Rates

Advance Registration

Aug. 18 – Sep. 19

  • VAI Member: $100
  • Nonmember: $200

Regular Registration

Starting Sep. 20

  • VAI Member: $200
  • Nonmember: $300

Hotel Information

Hotel

Rio Las Vegas
3700 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103 

Rate

US$149.00/night
Cutoff: Sep. 19, 2025

Make your reservation today before the room block fills up!

Exhibiting/Sponsorship

Contact a member of VAI’s Customer Experience Team at Sales@verticalavi.org or 352-388-7031 for information about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities.

Questions?

Please email any questions about the event to VAI-events@verticalavi.org.