Content Archive: February 2026

Avionics

FAA STCs Garmin Height Advisor for Certified Aircraft

Small unit installs on the bottom of the aircraft and provides audible advisories
Garmin GHA 15 height advisor
Sustainability and Environment

Work Starts on SkyNRG’s First SAF Production Facility

Facility is expected to open in 2028
Artist rendering of SkyNRG's DSL-01 SAF facility
Charter & Fractional

JetGPT Beta Brings AI to FlyJets Charter Platform

Beta testers can access system via email request
Image of FlyJets' JetGPT™ flight-finding assistant, which the company released in Beta February 2, 2026
Rotorcraft

Direct Plating Could Reduce Rotor Blade Cost and Weight

Alpha Metalcraft Group is in talks with eVTOL aircraft developers
Alpha Metalcraft Group
Engines

Conscious Keeps Focus on Hydrogen-powered Dash 8 Aircraft

Airlines and special-missions applications are in the Dutch start-up’s sights
Conscious Aerospace Dash 8 conversion
Maintenance and Modifications

SPAES Approved for EASA CS-25 Avionics Modifications

Adds to company’s Part 21J independent design organization privileges
SPAES avionics services
Aircraft

JetZero and Natilus Pitch BWB Alternatives to Airbus, Boeing Narrowbodies

Engine selection, range, and production plans face scrutiny
JetZero Z4 BWB overlay
FBOs

APP Jet Center Unveils Renovated Florida FBO

The six-month project resulted in a new, modern terminal
lobby at APP Jet Center KFPR
Regulations and Government

Bills Seek To Boost SAF Tax Credit, Ease Cert Pains

Both measures drew bipartisan support
U.S. Capitol
Regulations and Government

EASA Part-IS Regulations To Bolster Data Security

Safety-focused European Information Security Management Systems requirement comes fully into effect later this month
EASA headquarters in Cologne, Germany