Vertical Aviation International
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VAI is the world’s leading membership association dedicated to the vertical aviation industry. #PoweringUp #WeAreVAI
Joined March 2009
Congratulations to Brandi Rector, CEO of Semper Fly Helicopters, on being recognized with the NBAA Top 40 Under 40 Award! Your leadership, vision, and dedication to advancing the helicopter industry continue to inspire excellence. Keep up the great work, Brandi! 👏🚁
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📅 WEBINAR 10/29: Proposed rule from the FAA would enable drone operations beyond visual line of sight into the same low-altitude airspace where rotorcraft fly. What does this mean for aviation safety, rights-of-way, and operators? https://t.co/TbnpsB4RXh
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#SoundOfService ‘Night at the hot pools’ to help fund rescue helicopter Star News (New Zealand) - Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa will host a fundraiser for Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter Nov. 28... 🔎 Link to the news: https://t.co/XgH6Hn5JQe
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Let Your 📷 Lens Tell A Story... 🚁 Have you taken some great photos of vertical flight aircraft? Show off your skill by entering the 2025 POWER UP Magazine Photo Contest! 💸Submit your photo for a chance to win big! https://t.co/zcx2RbVuxa
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#SoundOfService Helicopter maneuvers hiking bridge supplies into canyon KTVQ (US): A Central Copters crew delivered materials to build a replacement bridge along a hiking trail near Rimrock Lake in Montana 🔎 Link to the news: https://t.co/AiQ431bh5I
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Our new President and CEO, Francois Lassale, on his first official engagement, and VAI CGAO, Cade Clark, were delighted to connect with Gian Piero Cutillo, Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters, and many other industry leaders. #LeonardoHelicopters
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VAI Salute to Excellence. Submit Your Nomination by October 17, 2026 Submit: https://t.co/2Bvtqnh0Sq
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#SoundOfService edhat (US): Firefighters call in helicopter crews for hiker rescue - Two Santa Barbara County (California) Sheriff’s Office helicopter crews assisted fire and rescue teams with locating and airlifting... 🔎 Link to the news: https://t.co/aM9NrhrWCi
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WEBINAR 10/29: An #FAA proposal to allow BVLOS drone operations could reshape low-altitude airspace. Join our webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 1:00 pm eastern (UTC-4) to learn what it means for operators and safety. 🔗 Register: https://t.co/TbnpsB4RXh
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https://t.co/2KUgQQy67q (US): US Coast Guard crew rescues stranded kayakers - A US Coast Guard MH-65 helicopter crew lowered rescue swimmers to assist water teams with saving two kayakers Sep. 29 near Key Largo, Florida 🔎 Link to the news: https://t.co/Q5E4ZSIq6S
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VAI Honors Frank Robinson’s Induction into National Aviation Hall of Fame| Robinson Helicopter founder honored for impact on civil aviation. . . . #VerticalaviationInternational
#News 🔎 Link to the news: https://t.co/9fiyJML0gJ
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#SoundOfService My Central Oregon (US): SDFD crew airlifts injured biker from California canyon - A San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) helicopter crew assisted US Customs and Border Protection agents with the rescue of a biker... 🔎 Link to the news: https://t.co/JCKaLCAqIo
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The Tsunami aerial fire-suppression system from Recoil Aerospace—this week’s VAI Member Spotlight—helps helicopter operators battle blazes. Read this story to learn how your VAI member company can be in the spotlight! 👉 https://t.co/FZJNeOkcKl . . . #VAI
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@verticalavi honors Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company, on his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. His vision for safe, affordable helicopters reshaped civil aviation worldwide. 🔎 Link to the news: https://t.co/6ZJYE3JK98
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Frank Robinson’s designs—the R22, R44, and R66—brought helicopters within reach of more operators, pilots, and businesses. Tonight, his legacy joins the greats at the National Aviation Hall of Fame. #Helicopters
#VerticalAviation 🔎 Link to the news: https://t.co/e4X9zJRw77
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#SoundOfService North Wales Live (UK):Helicopter crew assists with rescue of injured climber in Wales - An HM Coastguard helicopter crew winched an injured climber Sep. 13 from Llandudno, Wales, United Kingdom. 🔎 Link to the news: https://t.co/VxerR2u5NX
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This Robert Kendall photo shows HP Helicopters UH-60A pilot Jan Roux assessing his next drop during the battle to contain the Hope Fire near Northport, Washington, Jul. 8, 2025. Send us your photos of helicopters in action today! . . . https://t.co/CI5dHu3HPu
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VAI is shining the spotlight on Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, which provides mission equipment for helicopter operators. Read this story to learn how your VAI member company can be in the spotlight! 👉 Member Spotlight: https://t.co/x3M5F34spa
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#SoundOfService BBC (UK): Helicopter crew rescues stranded swimmers from rocks - An HM Coastguard helicopter crew airlifted two people who became stranded after swimming at a beach Sep. 7 in Exmouth, Devon, United Kingdom. Link to the news: https://t.co/6hTjcBCOq2
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#SoundOfService Defence Industry Europe (US): USMC CH-53K helicopter lifts F-35B from Patuxent River - A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter transported an inoperable F-35B Lightning II airframe... 🔎 Link to the news: https://t.co/GlIIDQix8A
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