Content Archive: September 2026
Accidents
NBC News Helicopter Crashes in LA, Killing Three
Helicopter was covering a fatal collision between an SUV and bus when it went down
Regulations and Government
GAO: FAA Progressing on ATC Reform, but Needs Better Schedule
GAO report criticized implementation of new air traffic control system
FBOs
Signature Aviation Expands KVNY Footprint with FBO Buy
The addition gives Signature three locations on the field
Regulations and Government
GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Certification Bill
Approved by committee, the legislation now goes to the House floor
Safety
NTSB Chair Expresses Concern over Safety Bill Inaction
Homendy spoke during ALPA’s Air Safety Forum
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
Training and Workforce
Twelfth Girls in Aviation Day Expects 34,500 Attendees
Events planned across 27 countries and activities include tailwheel build, flight planning
Training and Workforce
Bizav AI Agent Skyler: ‘AI Doesn’t Replace Humans’
Technology can speed up the process but doesn’t replace human oversight
Aircraft
Atlas Will Build Electra’s EL9 Hybrid-electric Prototypes
Wichita-based aerospace manufacturing group has partnered with the U.S. start-up
