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VAI Daily

Jan. 13, 2026

US Wildland Fire Service Phase 3 advances under DOI

The US Department of Interior (DOI) is moving ahead with Phase 3, which marks the next step in establishing the US Wildland Fire Service but does not transfer personnel or assets from the US Forest Service. The US Senate Committee on Appropriations is calling for a feasibility study to evaluate the consolidation. We will continue to monitor developments with this issue and provide updates to VAI members.

VAI Daily

Jan. 13, 2026

NTSB schedules hearing on 2025 midair collision near KDCA

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will host a public board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, to release the probable cause of a Jan. 29, 2025, midair collision between a regional passenger jet and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA).

VAI Daily

Jan. 13, 2026

Donation leads to helipad relocation at English hospital

(QEH Media Hub) – Funded through a donation from HELP Appeal, the helipad relocation at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, is a step toward a future expansion of the medical facility.

VAI Daily

Jan. 13, 2026

Airbus appoints new CEO for helicopters division

The OEM has named Matthieu Louvot CEO of Airbus Helicopters, effective Apr. 1. He is currently executive VP of strategy. Louvot will succeed Bruno Even, who is leaving Airbus Helicopters after eight years as CEO.

VAI Daily

Jan. 13, 2026

Wing Aero, Walmart to expand drone deliveries across US

The companies are planning to launch package deliveries using drones from 150 Walmart locations over the next year. They plan to establish a network of more than 270 drone-delivery locations in the United States in 2027.

VAI Daily

Jan. 13, 2026

Global Aerospace partners with Polaris on safety program

The companies are collaborating under Global Aerospace’s SM4 Aviation Safety Program to provide US operators new to Polaris Aero with access to the Polaris VOCUS Safety Intelligence platform, including FlightRisk, GroundRisk, and VOCUS safety management system software.

VAI Daily

Jan. 13, 2026

JETNET promotes Josh Baird to president and COO

Baird was previously COO for the Utica, New York–based company. He will continue to report to CEO Derek Swaim.

VAI Daily

Jan. 13, 2026

Safety program analyst (entry level)

VAI is seeking a safety program analyst to join our Safety team. This is an excellent entry‑level opportunity for a recent college graduate with a background in engineering (or a related technical field) and a strong interest in aviation safety.

VAI Daily

Jan. 13, 2026

Elbit Systems wins contract for helicopter EW suite

(PR Newswire) – The company has secured a $275 million contract to provide airborne self-protection electronic warfare (EW) systems on a fleet of helicopters for an undisclosed country in the Asia-Pacific region.

VAI Daily

Jan. 13, 2026

LifeFlight crew winches hikers in separate incidents on same day

A LifeFlight Australia crew based in Toowoomba, Queensland, airlifted two injured hikers in separate rescues Jan. 11 from the Scenic Rim and Moreton Bay regions.