Content Archive: August 2026

Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Makes Asia-Pacific Debut with Aichi Police

Joins fleet of longtime operator of Bell 206s and 412s
Bell 505 helicopter
Airports

Haneda Plans Three-strikes Rule To Bench Errant Pilots

Restriction targets individual pilots, not the operator or aircraft
Haneda airport entrance
FBOs

Veteran FBO Lane Aviation Joins the Avfuel Network

The 91-year old FBO is a fixture at John Glenn Columbus International
Lane Aviation FBo at KCMH
Aircraft

Indian Air Force Seeks New Transport Aircraft Proposals

Lockheed Martin and Embraer could be in contention for defense deal
Indian Air Force C130J transport aircraft
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Introduces Operator Savings Program

The program will complement its existing loyalty program
Atlantic line service tech towing business jet
Aircraft

Catalina Aircraft To Design Flying Boat in Vero Beach

Facility will be shared with aerospace and technology start-ups
Catalina Spar flying boat rendering
Aircraft

Horten Puts Flying Wing Aircraft Design Up For Sale

German blended-wing developer opts not to pursue project
HX-2 demonstrator in flight
ATC

Merlin Clears a Certification Hurdle for AI in the Cockpit

Milestone covers the software that talks to air traffic control
Merlin’s Cessna Caravan in flight
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Explain the Symptoms

One favorable test after an emergent medical situation may not be enough to satisfy the FAA
Regulations and Government

Senate Dems Urge Probe into DHS Purchase of 12 Aircraft

Purchase includes four Gulfstreams and eight Boeings
Gulfstream G700