Content Archive: August 2026

Avionics

NBAA Welcomes Changes to Radio Altimeter Rule

Deadlines were pushed, and rebate program offered
5G cellphone tower at sunset
Aircraft

King Airs, Light Jets Anchor Textron Aviation in LatAm

Brazil alone has more than 760 King Airs in operation
A King Air at LABACE 2026
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Mixed Results Leave Wheels Up Striving for Net Profits

Private flight group's Signature members doubled in first half, topping 1,200
Wheels Up Embraer Phenom 300
Aircraft

Noemi Details Firefighting Role For Amphibious Aircraft

Manoeuvrable multi-mission concept could carry up to four tons of water
Yellow and red Noemi rendering scooping water from lake
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Eyes Canadian Defense Modification Site

Additional AEW&C conversion facility follows strong worldwide interest in GlobalEye
Bombardier Global 6000 in hangar
Aircraft

FAA Finally Issues Type Certificate For Boeing 737 Max

Approval of the Boeing narrowbody has come around seven years later than expected
Boeing 737 Max 7 single-aisle airliner
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation One Plans Asia-Pacific Growth in Australia

Division launched in October 2025 team of 15 expected to grow to 30 by end of 2027
A jet parked on an airport ramp at dusk with an SUV parked near its wing
Aircraft

Daher Delivers First TBM 980 for a Brazilian Customer

Entrepreneur will use the six-seat single turboprop to fly between ranches
Daher Aircraft TBM 980
Accidents

Grand Caravan Crash at Heritage Site in Peru Kills 13

Aerodiana confirms it operated the sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines archaeological site
Aircraft

Leonardo CEO Eyes Expedited GCAP Entry Into Service

Accelerated timeline would likely impact initial air combat capabilities
Edgewing/GCAP