to ensure our effectiveness in future disaster response and recovery. Recently, VAI weighed in on the FAA’s plans for vertiport
design, noting the importance of creating infrastructure that does not segregate vertical aviation aircraft. Strengthening aviation infrastructure is essential to enhance our ability to swiftly deploy resources in times of crisis. We urged the development of more integrated, safety-focused guidelines for electric vertical takeoff and landing facilities. We also called for collaboration between FAA divisions and industry stakeholders, emphasizing the need for performance stan- dards that accommodate diverse powered-lift technologies and harmonize with existing regulations. Support for the vertical aviation industry also means investing in workforce development so we have trained personnel at the ready. Within our industry, owners and operators need to
establish relationships with authorities before a disaster. Proactive coordination enables smoother communication,
faster mobilization, and streamlined logistics when time is of the essence. By building trust and understanding roles in advance, rescue teams can integrate seamlessly with emer- gency response efforts, improving outcomes for those in need. This outreach can occur at the local government level or, as Loreto Moraga describes in this issue, regional agree- ments can be reached to ensure that bureaucracy will not stand in the way of humanitarian efforts (see “Report from Chile: Working Together for Vertical Aviation” on p. 39). To all those who took part in recent disaster response
and recovery efforts—and to those who execute similar critical missions every day—VAI offers our heartfelt thanks. Let us honor your service by taking the steps necessary to strengthen our industry and ensure vertical aviation contin- ues to be a vital force for good in times of crisis.
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