Content Archive: August 2026

Operations

Privaira Private Aviation Rebrands, Unites with TLC Jet

Unification builds on TLC’s December acquisition of Privaira
Crew in high viz jackets with aircraft
Safety

MedAire Reports Uptick in Security and Medical Support

Last year, the Middle East was already generating the highest level of security concerns
MedAire medical support teams
Accidents

Handling Vehicle Collides with Beechjet 400A in Milan

Damaged light business jet is operated by Italian charter group Slam Air
Ground vehicle collision at Milan Linate Airport
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Archer To Acquire Wisk, Insitu, and SkyGrid from Boeing

Boeing takes nearly 20% stake and a board seat in all-stock deal
Wisk Gen 6 first flight
Aircraft

Embraer Racks Up Record Performances in Second Quarter

Executive Jets revenues, backlog, and deliveries grew in Q2
Embraer Praetor 500E
Maintenance and Modifications

Thornton Aviation Backs Sea Aviation Transplant Fleet

Time-critical missions leave little room for maintenance delays
Sea Aviation personnel with a Hawker jet
Maintenance and Modifications

USAF Demonstrates AI-Controlled Fighter Intercepts

Skunk Works’ X-62A flew 27 intercepts against live target
X-62A in flight
Charter & Fractional

CFS Aero Moves to Fireblade Aviation FBO at OR Tambo

Will retain FBO and other services at Lanseria International Airport
Fireblade Aviation FBO at OR Tambo International Airport
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Robinson Unmanned Advances Through U.S. Drone Program

Sovereign manufacturing expertise essential to Pentagon initiative
Small drone hovering in window of breeze-block room
FBOs

Velocity FBO Network Plants Flag in the Lone Star State

The growing chain adds a San Antonio facility to its roster
Former SkyPlace FBO at KSAT