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• By Liam Sullivan
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Aviation, Aerospace, and Advanced Air Mobility Legislative Reception

On Wednesday, February 4th, Richmond’s historic Main Street Station was the launchpad for the 2026 Aviation, Aerospace and Advanced Air Mobility Legislative Reception. We witnessed a night of high-flying exhibits, exciting demonstrations, and conversations that showcased the latest innovations in aviation, aerospace, and AAM in Virginia.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi, and several members of the Governor’s Cabinet and the Virginia General Assembly were in attendance. Industry leaders including NASA, the Virginia Department of Aviation, the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, Virginia Spaceport Authority, and many more were in attendance and presented exhibits at the event.

The Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society was well-represented at the VAHS exhibit. Chairman of the Board, Dick Genaille; Vice Chairman, Michael Schoelwer; Treasurer, Tim McSwain; and Board member, Tess Robertson greeted a long stream of visitors. The team had productive discussions with representatives from the Virginia Aviation Business Association, Civil Air Patrol, Liberty University, First Flight Society and the Virginia National Guard Museum that will likely lead to collaborative relationships and an increase in VAHS membership.

VAHS Treasurer Tim McSwain (l) and Chairman of the Board Dick Genaille (r) stand ready to welcome our guests.