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VAI BRIEFS VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference Planned
VERTICAL AVIATION INTERNATIONAL (VAI) IS expanding its engagement with the global industry with a planned inaugural VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference (SAASC). This landmark event, scheduled for May 27–29, 2026, in Bali, Indonesia, represents a proac- tive step in delivering critical safety support to regions historically lacking easy access to VAI-hosted or -sup- ported events such as VERTICON, EUROPEAN ROTORS, and the Aerial Work Safety Conference. Southeast Asia is
home to one of the fast- est-growing vertical aviation markets, yet it faces persistent safety challenges: limited access to training, inconsistent regulatory oversight, and a lack of structure for knowledge sharing. The SAASC directly addresses these gaps by offer- ing a collaborative platform for operators, regulators, OEMs, insurers, and end users to come together and elevate the region’s safety posture. Modeled after the successful Air Tour Safety Conference
held in Hawaii in 2024, VAI’s Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference will serve as a hub for learning, sharing best practices, and showcasing innovations across all sectors of vertical aviation. This new initiative reflects VAI’s commitment to global advocacy and its mission to create safer skies through
partnerships that transcend traditional borders. As François Lassale, VAI’s special advisor for international programs, noted during VERTICON 2025, “We’re not here to compete with local organizations—we’re here to support them, bring structure, and create a trusted forum for industrywide collaboration.” The multiday event will feature keynote speakers, tar- geted training events, and an open forum for exchanging operational knowledge. Most import- ant, it aims to build trust and legitimacy by con-
necting all stakeholders—large and small—with one purpose: advancing safety through shared understanding. With Southeast Asia as the starting point, the SAASC
serves as a model for future regional safety forums in underserved areas around the world. As the vertical avia- tion community grows globally, so must its commitment to safety—and this event marks a decisive step in that direction. Stay tuned for more details as VAI prepares to roll out this
transformative initiative. In the meantime, we welcome those who wish to be part of this journey and support the elevation of safety in the Southeast Asia vertical aviation community to reach out and connect with us. For more information, contact
Info@Verticalavi.org.
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