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Formerly known as Professional Development Courses, or PECs, Elevations are in-depth, preconference training courses at VERTICON 2026 designed for professionals looking for focused learning before the exhibit hall opens. The show takes place Mar. 9–12 (exhibits open Mar. 10–12) in Atlanta, Georgia.

VAI is seeking nominations through Saturday, Jan. 24, for four open operator positions on our Board of Directors for the term Jul. 1, 2026, through Jun. 30, 2029. We welcome thought leaders from across the industry.

KB Aviation Solutions CEO Kodey Bogart and VAI Senior Director of Safety Chris Hill will join Cirro by AirSuite COO Doug Carlson for the virtual webinar Feb. 10 at 1 pm eastern (UTC-5). The panel will explain how operators can get their safety management system (SMS) up and running ahead of the FAA’s implementation deadline in May 2027.

VAI’s offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. VAI Daily will not be published that day.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while herding livestock.

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) seminar for helicopter pilots, aviation managers, safety officers, instructors, and other aviation leadership will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Rainbow Helicopters in Honolulu.

Rotorcraft and vertical aviation technology will be featured at the new Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Vertical Lift Center during the event, which takes place Jul. 20–26 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “Vertical aviation is entering a period of fast growth and real change, and the new [center] gives us a high-visibility place to show the public where this sector is headed,” says VAI President and CEO François Lassale.

(Vertical magazine) – With advanced ergonomics and adaptable interiors, the Leonardo AW169 puts patient care at the heart of every mission.

The Air Methods operator partnered with the Henry County (Virginia) Department of Public Safety Training Center to provide critical-care training for prehospital providers Jan. 9–10 in Martinsville.

The company has received a 2026 BIG Innovation Award for its Veryon AIRE artificial intelligence (AI) aviation maintenance software.