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Our Vision and Mission


In November 2022, the VFS Board of Directors approved updates to the VFS Vision and Mission Statements approved in October 2011. The Board also developed a statement of the Goals and Supporting Initiatives underway by the Society. These statements were updated and developed over summer/fall 2022 and are presented below.

Tagline

Advancing Vertical Flight

Vision

An inclusive and diverse international organization that advocates, promotes and supports vertical flight technology, policies and professional development.

Mission

Provide opportunity for technical data exchange and dissemination; promote awareness of vertical flight capabilities, challenges and development; engage in community outreach and advocate for public policy consistent with the goals of the Society; leverage the technical base to explore innovation; and foster a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes interest in vertical flight careers and professional advancement in vertical flight.

 

Goals & Supporting Initiatives

Goal 1: Scientific Advancement

Provide forums for academia, industry and government to share research and development results through meetings, interchanges, technical papers, presentations and archival journal articles, and facilitate the free flowing of ideas.

Goal 2: Solve Tough Technical Challenges

Vertical flight is extremely challenging but new technical understanding, breakthroughs, and technologies provide opportunities to overcome barriers. VFS brings the technical community together to solve tough challenges.

Goal 3 – Vertical Flight Advocacy

VFS advocates for members in academia, industry and government organizations, and for advancing vertical flight for the benefit of society.

Supporting Initiative — Workforce Development

Advocate for talent to join and remain in the VTOL workforce. Provide educational and professional development resources for today’s and tomorrow’s vertical flight talent.

Supporting Initiative — Grow VFS and Its Impact

Support the health of the society, growing the membership. Continue outreach efforts to recruit new members — individual, educational and corporate memberships.