Trade Show And Conference Featured 64 Aircraft, 684 exhibitors, Programming Vertical Aviation International (VAI) welcomed the global vertical aviation community to VERTICON 2026 at the Georgia World Congress Center, where the event delivered 280,000 square feet of exhibit space, 684 exhibitors, and 64 aircraft on display. The event drew 12,852 attendees and featured a show floor built for hands-on engagement, including a dedicated drone cage for indoor demonstrations. Exhibitors showed an extensive list of new products; purchase orders announced at the show are available on the VAI website. “VERTICON is where the vertical aviation community meets to do business, sharpen skills, and advance safety,” says François Lassale, president and CEO of VAI. “This year’s turnout, aircraft presence, and depth of education reinforced the strength of our industry and our shared focus on professional excellence.”