James Viola

President & CEO

Vertical Aviation International

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Professional Bio

​Before leading VAI, James served as Acting Deputy Associate Administration of Aviation Safety for the Federal Aviation Administration. James is on the Department of Transportation Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee to the FAA and has testified before Congress on safety issues and priority policy issues to the vertical flight industry. He is the Chairman of the International Federation of Helicopter Associations and holds a master’s degree in international relations.

Organization

Parent: Vertical Aviation International

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