Content Archive: September 2026

FBOs

New FBO Operator Ocean Aviation Acquires First Facility

Founded last year, Ocean Aviation is up and running
National Jets FBO at KFLL
Aircraft

Cape Air To Add Eight Caravans for Montana Service

Will introduce aircraft in 2027 to the Montana network
Textron Aviation Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Textron, Merlin Unveil Uncrewed SkyCourier Concept

Design study swaps the cockpit for a nose cargo door
Cessna SkyCourier UX Render
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Lockheed Martin Will Build Four Vectis Drone Prototypes

The U.S. defense group displayed a UAS model at the Air & Space Forces Association conference
Lockheed Martin Vectis UAS
Accidents

Forgotten Safety Pin Preceded Gulfstream IV Excursion

Airplane veered into grass with no injuries reported
Screenshot 2026-09-14 at 8.07.17 AM
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Projects Steady Bizjet Growth to 2030

North America expected to remain largest market through 2030
A business jet in flight
Safety

Veryon Acquires Safety Software Firm Polaris Aero

Deal gives Veryon 200+ new customers
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Swarm Pitches Gamera for New U.S. Drone Requirements

U.S. Air Force is seeking a more affordable replacement for MQ-9A Reapers
Swarm Aero Gamera drone
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Meets Charter Demand for New Destinations

Social media helping drive demand for new experiences as Middle East market still weak
Luxaviation Challenger 604
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

GA-ASI Aims Wildfire at Reaper Replacement

The new drone has a target price well below that of the current MQ-9A
GA-ASI Wildfire drone