The Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is a not-for-profit professional trade association of over 2,500 member organizations in more than 68 nations. In 2024, Helicopter Association International (HAI) rebranded into Vertical Aviation International.[1]
| Founded | 1948 |
|---|---|
| Type | Trade Association |
| Focus | Dedicated to the Advancement of Vertical Aviation |
| Location |
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| Website | www.rotor.com |
Since 1948, VAI has provided its membership with services that directly benefit their operations and advances the civil helicopter industry by providing programs that enhance safety, encourage professionalism and promote the unique contributions made by helicopters to society, according to its mission statement.[2] Their Salute to Excellence awards are issued annually "for outstanding achievements in the international helicopter community".[3]
Every year the VAI arranges the helicopter exhibition VERTICON. In 2024 25,000 visitors explored the booths of 730+ exhibitors.[4]
References
edit- ^ "HAI Ushers in New Era as Vertical Aviation International | AIN". Aviation International News. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "Helicopter Association International — Mission Statement". Archived from the original on 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2007-06-19.
- ^ “Salute to Excellence” Awards Archived 2013-10-06 at the Wayback Machine, 2009 Helicopter Annual
- ^ rotor.com 2013 Archived 2013-05-09 at the Wayback Machine
External links
edit- www.rotor.com — Helicopter Association International
- Whirly-Girls, International Women Helicopter Pilots, a member organization of HAI
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