Content Archive: July 2026

Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Deliveries and Revenues Rise in Q2

Bell delivered 36 commercial helicopters, up from 32 in Q2 2025, although segment profit slipped 6%
Bell
Operations

EBAA Week Combines Focused Events for Bizav Industry

New format gathering combines Airops conference with three other industry events
EBAA Membership Conference
Maintenance and Modifications

San Marino Approves DC Aviation for Bizjet Maintenance

CAR-145 approval from popular offshore register supports regional growth strategy
Two technicians inspecting open aircraft panel
Rotorcraft

Fundamental Advisors Acquires BlueSky Helicopters

Additional five aircraft bring asset manager’s helicopter fleet to 24
Helicopter landing
Aircraft

Embraer's KC-390 Millennium Airlifter Flies at the Farnborough Airshow 2026

The aircraft has been adopted by 11 countries so far.
Embraer KC-390 flying at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow
Aircraft

Beta Technologies Alia CX300 Electric CTOL Aircraft Flies at Farnborough Airshow 2026

The company expects to achieve FAA type certification for the Alia CX300 later this year.
Beta Technologies Alia CX300 flying at Farnborough Airshow 2026
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IADA Q2 Report Shows Tight Inventory, Strong Sales

Dealer confidence rating improves from year-ago quarter
IADA’s Q2 2026 Market Report shows closed preowned business aircraft transactions rose 21% year over year to 746 in the first half of 2026.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Q2 Jet Deliveries Dip, Turboprops Climb

Backlog grows to $8 billion as manufacturer steps up productivity investments
Textron
Avionics

FAA Issues Radio Altimeter Upgrade Mandate

Covers most aircraft operated under Part 135 and 91K, and some under Part 91
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Training and Workforce

CrewBlast Debuts AI Tool To Vet Crew Credentials

Tool cross-references type ratings, training records for short- and long-term roles
A hand holding a smartphone with CertiFly on the screen