8-May-2024Source: VAI
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) applauds congressional leaders for moving forward with a bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill. “The FAA reauthorization bill provides significant improvements for general aviation and the vertical aviation industry specifically,” says James Viola, VAI president and CEO. “This legislation supports a number of priorities that VAI has actively endorsed, including aviation safety, workforce... Read more
19-Mar-2024Source: VAI
A diverse coalition of aviation and labor organizations joined in opposing proposals in the Biden administration’s fiscal year 2025 budget and regulatory changes that single out business aviation. Following a troubling State of the Union reference to general aviation, President Biden recently unveiled an FY25 budget plan that includes a five-fold fuel tax increase on... Read more
11-Mar-2024Source: Vertical Aviation International
The Vertical Aviation International (VAI) Board of Directors has chosen the association’s 2024–25 Executive Committee, which comprises VAI’s four officers: chair, vice chair, treasurer, and assistant treasurer. Beginning on Jul. 1, 2024, the following VAI operator members will serve a one-year term on the Executive Committee: Chair: Mark A. Schlaefli, Dakota Rotors LLC Vice Chair: Brian Jorgenson, Timberline Helicopters... Read more
8-Mar-2024Source: VAI
Two members were reelected to the Vertical Aviation International (VAI) Board of Directors on Tuesday, Feb. 27, during HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 in Anaheim, California. The individuals were chosen by the designated member representatives of VAI’s helicopter operator members. The two returning directors, whose three-year terms begin Jul. 1, 2024, are: Brian Jorgenson, Timberline Helicopters, Sandpoint, Idaho,... Read more
4-Mar-2024Source: Vertical Aviation International
The world’s largest vertical aviation trade show and conference concluded with great news for the industry. Record attendance, business deals, and a new brand for the show’s producer marked this year’s HAI HELI-EXPO®, the 35th year the show has been held under that name. HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 brought 15,000 professionals from 87 countries to the... Read more
