Content Archive: May 2026

Aircraft

Noemi Reveals Multi-mission Strategy for Electric Amphibious Aircraft

Start-up eyes firefighting, skydiving, military markets
Noemi firebomber
Maintenance and Modifications

Mexico Approves HondaJet APMG S Upgrade Program

Package is available for classic and earlier modified models
HondaJet APMG S upgrade program
Sustainability and Environment

IBA Shows Carbon Intensity Dip but Emissions Still Rising

Airlines are improving operational efficiency but not cutting total carbon
IBA carbon intensity data
Engines

Vertical Starts Tests with Hybrid-electric Powertrain

Hybrid version of Valo VTOL aircraft will have longer range and more payload
Vertical Aerospace Hybrid Propulsion Evaluation Rig
Regulations and Government

Graham, Edwards Get Senate Nods for NTSB, DOT Posts

Graham was approved for another NTSB term, Edwards for an assistant secretary position
U.S. Capitol
Sustainability and Environment

Swedish SAF Project Receives Major Funding Boost

The €21 million award will support design and engineering work
Artist rendering of Project SkyKraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

New Program Rewards Kodiak Training with Insurance Cut

Members must join KOPS and complete training with 11 Aviation
A group of pilots sit in a hangar facing a Kodiak airplane, listening to speakers
Avionics

Garmin Adds Mexico, Bahamas To FliteCharts, SafeTaxi

Charts available for avionics or EFB app
Garmin SafeTaxi chart
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Citation Ascend Is the Ultimate XLS

A logical upgrade brings new avionics and a refreshed cabin to the classic jet
Textron Aviation Citation Ascend
Avionics

Merlin Introduces Condor Autonomy Platform for Large Freighters

Boston start-up targets freighter conversion market with new offering
Boeing 747 freighter