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🚁 Advocacy win in Santa Barbara, CA: After operators raised concerns about unintended impacts from FAA GENOT guidance, VAI worked with the FAA and local stakeholders on a solution. A new LOA preserves safe Special VFR helicopter access for critical commercial operations.
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Member Focus: This Indiana-based VAI member is the official helicopter service provider for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Read more here: verticalavi.org/vai-daily/me…
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VERTICON may be over, but the connection doesn't have to be. 🚁 Renew your VAI membership to access advocacy, safety resources, industry updates, networking opportunities, and more. Renew today!
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New York finalizes its drone framework in the state budget. VAI worked with partners to support Gov. Hochul’s proposal and help preserve exemptions for FAA-authorized UAS operations—protecting flexibility, affordability, & investment while avoiding conflicting state restrictions.
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That's a wrap on Day 2 of VAI's first international event, the Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference, in Bali. Thanks, everyone, for joining us. We'll see you for Day 3 tomorrow! 🚁🏝️
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VAI Weekly launches Wed., June 3!
This new weekly digital publication combines the best of VAI Daily POWER UP into 1 streamlined source for member news, safety updates, advocacy, events, stories, photography, & more. Current VAI Daily subscribers will receive it automatically.
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🚁 VERTICON 2027 Call for Proposals is OPEN!
We're seeking innovative sessions on safety, leadership, maintenance, pilot skills, uncrewed ops & more. New course ideas encouraged!
📅 Deadline: June 12, 2026 verticon.org/education
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Keep your seat at the table. 👇
This is your industry and your association — and your membership keeps your voice in the conversation. Renew today to keep your benefits, connections, advocacy, and exclusive VERTICON discounts.
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VAI Leads Coalition Urging FAA Review of Slackline Hazards; Industry asks for improved obstruction marking, notification, and display following fatal Arizona accident. verticalavi.org/press_releas… #AviationSafety #VerticalAviation #FAA #HelicopterSafety
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🎟️VERTICON Lottery 1 is now open! Atlanta exhibitors can apply through June 26 at verticon.org.
☝️Want better placement? Email sales@verticalavi.org to explore custom options. Didn’t exhibit in Atlanta? Your entry will be included in Lottery 2 starting end of July.
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📊 FDM & HUMS: Is your safety data working for you?
Learn what to collect, where to find it & how to use the bowtie model for real impact.
💡 Smarter data = safer ops 🚁 Register: verticalavi.org/saasc 🚨 BOGO: Bring a colleague FREE
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🚨 Promotion Extended! 🚨
🚁 Bring a colleague FREE to the 2026 VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference.
Stay ahead on regs, safety, ops & more—without stretching your budget.
🤝 Two seats. One price. Register: verticalavi.org/saasc
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Tomorrow (Apr. 24) is the last day to get two registrations for the price of one for the 2026 VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference!
🤝 Two passes. One registration. Twice the value.
🚁 Secure your spot: verticalavi.org/saasc
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👀Human Factors & Organisational Blind Spots
Experience the Gold Coast midair collision in VR at VAI’s Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference (May 27–29).
See hidden risks. Spot warning signs early.
Register now: verticalavi.org/saasc 🚁 BOGO ends Apr. 24!
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Welcome to the newest member of Vertical Aviation International, Harden Logistics Consulting!
We’re beyond excited to have you as part of our amazing family.
Find out how you can become a member at: verticalavi.org/join
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Accident Survival, Terrain Awareness & Landing Site Selection
VAI’s Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference (May 27–29) tells how crews can improve survivability in emergency landings.
From planning to evacuation—prep is everything!
verticalavi.org/saasc BOGO ends Apr. 24!
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Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference: OEM Commitment to Global Aviation Safety
Hear how leading helicopter OEMs support safety beyond design—through training, guidance & global collaboration to prevent accidents.
Register: verticalavi.org/saasc BOGO offer ends Apr 24!
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The VAI Executive Team had a great time visiting GE. Thank you for the tour - we were able to get a glimpse of the history of the company, including the GE Aerospace Museum, and insight into some exciting innovations for the future. We can't wait for what's in store!
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That’s a wrap on FIDAE 2026 in Santiago, Chile. VAI was proud to participate, including a session on the future of vertical flight, and enjoyed connecting with our LATAM members. We look forward to seeing you again soon. As they say in Chile: esta experiencia fue muy bacán!
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🚁 And the tour continues!
VAI visited Rotor Technologies—testing their simulator and seeing the Airtruck up close—then JBI Helicopters for a deep dive into safety, services, and aerial expertise.
Always great connecting with the people driving our industry. More to come!
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