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VAI Spearheads Efforts to Preserve Airspace Access over US National Parks
VAI IS ACTIVELY ADVOCATING to protect airspace access over national parks and monuments across the United States amid efforts by the FAA and the National Park Service (NPS) to restrict or eliminate air tours over national parks. Recently, the agencies asked for com- ments on an air tour management plan (ATMP) for Arizona’s Canyon de Chelly National Monument that proposes the elimination of all overflights. VAI Chief Government Affairs Officer Cade Clark underscores the potential damage this and other ATMPs could cause. “The FAA and the NPS are finalizing
ATMPs for 23 parks, with some plans cut- ting air tours by up to 86% and others
calling for their complete cessation,” Clark notes. “We are staunchly advocating to
beauty of the parks and monuments from the air.” VAI is counting on support from the
preserve access to this airspace, not only for air tour operators but also for members of the public who wish to experience the
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Too Many Aircraft, Not Enough Time! In this viral video that racked up over 508,000 views and 5,300-plus engagements, VAI Brand Ambassador Faith Ortega finds it difficult to pick her favorite helicopter on the show floor at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024. When we asked viewers which aircraft at the show they liked best, our followers said the MD 500 and Bell 407 were their favorites.
vertical flight community to challenge the proposed ATMP restrictions and empha- size the importance of preserving access to park airspace for everyone. As part of this effort, the association is seeking relief from ATMPs that do not appropriately safeguard park visitor access and enjoy- ment of America’s natural treasures. VAI has also established the ATMP Legal Defense Fund for Airspace Access, aimed at supporting lawsuits filed by air tour operator members that challenge airspace restrictions in national parks. In its advocacy efforts, VAI is
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