Content Archive: September 2026

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.
Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Finishes Echelon Wing, Delays 1st Flight

Final assembly of the first jet will take place early next year
Honda Aircraft team and the Echelon wing
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Enflite Receives TSO Nod for Galley Equipment

Authorizations cover a coffee maker and microwave
Enflite coffee maker
Training and Workforce

NBAA Survey Finds, as Industry Grows, So Do Salaries

Salaries are up by 7% in some cases
Omni Air Transport generic charter photo
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

FlyExclusive Q2 Revenue Rises on Smaller Fleet

Revenue gains achieved with 6% fewer aircraft, company reports
a jet parked on an airport ramp with the hatch open and stairs extended
Charter & Fractional

NZ CAA Approves Navair for Unlimited Charter Access

Previous limits made it difficult to book flights across the Tasman Sea, which lies between Australia and New Zealand
Navair
Maintenance and Modifications

Thornton Aviation Delivers Challenger 604 Upgrade

Upgrade paired with scheduled maintenance package
The flight deck of a challenger 604 after an upgrade by Thornton Aviation
FBOs

AEG Fuels Introduces Equipment Leasing, New Dealer FBOs

The company is launching a new business unit
AEG branded fuel truck on ramp
FBOs

Oklahoma’s Largest Airport To Receive Third FBO

Freedom OKC is expected to open next September
Artist rendering of new FBO planned for KOKC