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VAI Daily

Feb. 10, 2026

BAE Systems lands $137M US army helicopter missile warning deal

(Aerospace Global News) – BAE Systems has secured a $137 million US Army Foreign Military Sales contract to deliver its Common Missile Warning System to allied Apache, Chinook and Black Hawk helicopter fleets

VAI Daily

Feb. 9, 2026

Reflections on aviation safety and accountability

(Vertical magazine) – Whether you are tasked with repairing an aircraft, flying it, or even washing it, each interaction requires a level of invested focus and skill to ensure that aircraft remains safe and airworthy, argues John Carinha.

VAI Daily

Feb. 9, 2026

VAI announces candidates for the association’s board of directors

Four seats are open in three operator member categories. Each director elected will serve a term of three years beginning Jul. 1, 2026.

VAI Daily

Feb. 9, 2026

Crew recounts smooth but complex rescue after Vonn crash

(The Straits Times) – The helicopter crew tasked with evacuating US skier Lindsey Vonn from the Olimpia delle Tofane slopes describe a technically demanding but smoothly executed rescue operation during the Feb. 8 Olympic downhill race.

VAI Daily

Feb. 9, 2026

Registration opens for Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference

The inaugural VAI Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference will feature educational sessions for operators, regulators, manufacturers, and other aviation safety professionals across the region. The conference takes place May 27–29, 2026, in Sanur, Bali, Indonesia.

VAI Daily

Feb. 9, 2026

Uplift360 will turn old helicopter blades into new drone arms

(Resilience Media) – The “deep chemistry” start-up has raised funding to commercialize a new technique for reusing high-value composite waste.

VAI Daily

Feb. 9, 2026

FAA details increased drone enforcement during 2025

The FAA fined and suspended or revoked the licenses of multiple drone operators last year for unsafe flying near events, in restricted airspace, and during emergency responses. The regulator has updated its enforcement policy for 2026 to require legal action when drone operations endanger the public, violate restrictions, or assist in a crime.

VAI Daily

Feb. 9, 2026

Military helicopter crashes while training in South Korea

(The News International) – The South Korean Army AH-1S Cobra went down Feb. 9 during a training exercise in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi, resulting in the deaths of two crew members.

VAI Daily

Feb. 9, 2026

Kopter Group highlights AW09 S6 in new livery (VIDEO)

The Leonardo subsidiary has introduced a new look for the first production AW09 as it prepares for certification and customer demonstration flights.

VAI Daily

Feb. 9, 2026

JetSetGo signs preorder for 50 Vertical Valo eVTOL aircraft

Vertical Aerospace has reached an agreement to provide up to 50 Valo electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to JetSetGo and partner on advanced air mobility initiatives in India.