Content Archive: December 2025

ATC

FAA Awards ATC Upgrade Integration Contract to Peraton

Peraton, formerly part of Harris Corp., will be responsible for steering the massive ATC modernization effort
Controllers work inside a control tower
Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel Boosts SAF Supplies at Austin Airport

Million Air Takes First SAF Delivery in Austin
Million Air Austin with refueler
Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Opens MRO Center of Excellence in Florida

Consolidates company’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities in the U.S.
Ontic opening
Aircraft

Gulfstream’s G300 Takes to the Sky

The super-midsize jet was first announced in September
Gulfstream G300 makes its first flight
Aircraft

Jekta Prepares to Fly Second Sub-Scale Electric Seaplane

Swiss start-up has published a photo of its latest 1:9 scale demonstrator
Jekta sub-scale mode of amphibious aircraft
Aircraft

Chinese Start-up Offers Ultralight Personal eVTOL Aircraft

Yivtol was one of several eVTOL aircraft developers at the Aero Asia show
Yivtol S-Zero ultralight eVTOL
Aircraft

Aero Asia Show Highlights Advanced Air Mobility Ambitions

eVTOL aircraft pioneers were prominent at the show in Zhuhai
Aero Asia eVTOL aircraft
Regulations and Government

Bay Area Parks Air Tour Agreement Opens for Comment

FAA and NPS propose new rules for Bay Area sightseeing flights
Proposed Voluntary Agreement: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods National Monument
Maintenance and Modifications

AINsight: Reducing the Mx Burden Could Help Aviation

The more work required on an aircraft, the more mechanics are needed
Dassault Falcon technicians
Accidents

NTSB Reviews Cargo in Fatal Florida King Air Crash

Cargo-laden King Air B100 Entered Rapid Descent before Fatal Impact
KAMX WSR-88D 0.44 base reflectivity image with flight track overlaid in purple. A band of echoes from 5 to 20 dBZ extends over the flight track.