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August 1 – VAI Calls for 2026 Salute to Excellence Nominations

VAI Calls for 2026 Salute to Excellence Nominations Nominate your peers, mentors, heroes for exceptional service by Oct. 17, 2025. Alexandria, VA (Aug. 1, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has opened the nomination period for its 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards, an annual program that honors outstanding individuals and teams across the full spectrum […]




VTOL Advocate – July 21, 2025

Issue Overview, Jul. 21, 2025 US Federal Updates Congress Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator US State and Local Updates Florida Enacts Transportation Law with Major AAM and Heliport Implications News from VAI’s Northeastern US Regional Representative “Advocacy in Action,” by Josh Rousseau, VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative International Updates Leadership Updates at EASA and […]






VAI Scholarships

2026 Scholarship Program Is Open! VAI offers scholarships in aviation maintenance, commercial helicopter pilot ratings, and pilot safety to help vertical aviation pilots and mechanics/engineers continue their education and training. VAI’s annual scholarship program is a VAI benefit exclusively for VAI members. The 2026 scholarship program is now open and runs through Nov. 14. Descriptions […]


VTOL Advocate – July 7, 2025

In this issue: Congress passed a $12.5 billion funding bill for air traffic control modernization; Utah and Texas continue building education pathways for the future vertical aviation workforce; VAI Western US Regional Representative Chuck Street reports on his activities; and the challenges and opportunities surrounding advanced air mobility (AAM) in Chile, and the country’s potential […]