VAI | Vertical Aviation International Employee Directory
Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is a mid-sized membership association focused on the vertical aviation sector, encompassing aircraft that take off and land vertically or with short takeoff and landing capabilities. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, the organization supports industry growth by enabling professional connections, advocacy, safety initiatives, education, and resources to help members succeed. Its membership spans manufacturers, operators, suppliers and vendors, pilots, maintenance technicians, and other aviation professionals active in the vertical flight ecosystem. The group is the organizer behind the VERTICON aerospace trade show and conference. In 2025, VAI appointed François Lassale as President and CEO. The association participates in industry activities and events, including involvement in AirVenture 2026 and related sponsorship of the first EAA Vertical Lift Center at that event.
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