Content Archive: September 2026

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Bristow Triples Early-delivery Chaparral Reservations

Helicopter operator has reserved 15 of the hybrid-electric cargo drones
Elroy Air’s hybrid-electric Chaparral cargo drone is parked beside a helicopter from Bristow
Aircraft

AircraftPost To Host ‘Behind the Deal’ Session during NBAA-BACE

Panel will dissect a Gulfstream G650 transaction from four different perspectives
Aircraft Post logo
Safety

Bombardier’s 30th Safety Standdown Opens Registration

Free three-day seminar open to all aviation professionals
Registration is open for Bombardier’s 30th annual Safety Standdown seminar, a free, three-day event in Wichita, Kansas, this November.
Regulations and Government

China's Aridge Set to Trial eVTOL Flights in the UAE

Aridge and Ras Al Khaimah officials will establish a regulatory sandbox for flight trials
Aridge flight in Abu Dhabi
Maintenance and Modifications

Central Flying Invites Customers To View Mx Status

In-house-developed system serves all stakeholders involved in supporting aircraft
Central Flying Service's MX Tailwinds
Accidents

Libyan Officials Investigate Latitude Runway Overrun

Three crew survived crash on empty leg charter trip from Istanbul
Safety

NATA Ground Handling Safety Symposium Reaches a Decade

The conference spanned two days for the first time in its history
NATA president and CEO Curt Castagna addresses the audience
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Rolls Out First German F-35A Fighter

First fighter due to arrive in-country in late 2027
F-35 in hangar against graphics on screen
Aircraft

Embraer Delivers First Praetor 600E Ahead of Schedule

Launch customer Flexjet accepts first of the upgraded super-midsize jets
Embraer Praetor 600E in flight
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Canada Looks To Extend 100% Expensing to Aircraft

Measure would be effective Sept. 15, 2026
Challenger 300 business jet