Content Archive: September 2026

Regulations and Government

FAA Progressing on ATC Reform, Needs Better Schedule

GAO report criticized implementation of new air traffic control system
GAO report airport tower
Regulations and Government

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Certification Bill

Approved by committee, the legislation now goes to the House floor
U.S. Capitol
Safety

NTSB Chair Expresses Concern over Safety Bill Inaction

Homendy spoke during ALPA’s Air Safety Forum
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy
Airports

$1.1 Billion in AIP Grants Funds U.S. Airport Upgrades

Federal funding covers 280 grants across 46 states
Rotorcraft

Nepal Relief Efforts Need More Support and Coordination

Local rotorcraft industry leader urges international partners to get involved in crisis
Nepal army helicopter
Training and Workforce

Twelfth Girls in Aviation Day Expects 34,500 Attendees

Events planned across 27 countries and activities include tailwheel build, flight planning
Women in Aviation International plans 200 Girls in Aviation Day events on September 19, reaching girls across four continents.
Training and Workforce

Bizav AI Agent Skyler: ‘AI Doesn’t Replace Humans’

Technology can speed up the process but doesn’t replace human oversight
Tuvoli president and CEO Greg Johnson
Aircraft

Atlas Will Build Electra’s EL9 Hybrid-electric Prototypes

Wichita-based aerospace manufacturing group has partnered with the U.S. start-up
Electra EL9 aircraft
Rotorcraft

Boltoukhine Named Head of Airbus Corporate Helicopters

Frederic Lemos departs after serving as CEO of ACH since 2017
Nicolas Boltoukhine
Maintenance and Modifications

Mint Turbines Gains PT6 Engine Overhaul Authorizations

Authorization adds to Oklahoma facility’s GE and Rolls-Royce approvals
Pratt & Whitney Canada named Mint Turbines a Designated Overhaul Facility for its PT6A and PT6T engine lines.