VAI Press Releases

March 12, 2026 – VERTICON 2026 Draws Global Vertical Aviation Community to Atlanta
March 9, 2026 – VAI Applauds Administration and USDOT for Advancing AAM Integration
February 27, 2026 – VAI Congratulates John DeLeeuw on Senate Confirmation to the NTSB
February 20, 2026 – VAI Supports Bipartisan ALERT Act to Implement NTSB Safety Recommendations from 2025 Midair Accident
February 12, 2026 – VAI Announces Leadership and Staff Alignment Updates
February 10, 2026 – VAI Announces 2026 Salute to Excellence Honorees
February 3, 2026 – VAI Congratulates Transportation Safety and Leadership Nominees Advanced by Senate Commerce Committee
February 2, 2026 – 2026 POWER UP Photo Contest Winners Announced
December 17, 2025 – VAI Welcomes US Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy
November 12, 2025 – VAI Announces Dates for Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference
September 19, 2025 – VAI Honors Frank Robinson’s Induction into National Aviation Hall of Fame
August 27, 2025 – Registration Opens for 2025 Aerial Work Safety Conference
August 18, 2025 – VAI Names François Lassale as President and CEO
August 1, 2025 – VAI Calls for 2026 Salute to Excellence Nominations
July 9, 2025 – VAI Congratulates Bryan Bedford on Confirmation as FAA Administrator
July 3, 2025 – VAI Applauds Congressional Passage of $12.5 Billion for ATC Modernization
June 25, 2025 – VAI Applauds Senate Commerce Committee Approval of Bryan Bedford to Lead FAA
June 10, 2025 – VAI Urges Confirmation of Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator
June 5, 2025 – VAI Urges Swift FAA Action on Low-Altitude Routes for Vertical Flight
April 28, 2025 – VAI Applauds FAA Decision to Improve Medical Certification Process