Content Archive: October 2026

Engines

Assessing Airbus' Engine Options for Next-Gen Narrowbody

Propulsion and airframe configuration options are complex
CFM International RISE Open Fan engine
Maintenance and Modifications

Nomad Technics Completes Major Bombardier Inspections

Extensive work involved manufacturer’s 7,800-landing and 120-month requirements
Nomad Technics Bombardier Challenger 604
Airports

Chicago Midway Shuts Runway for Three Weeks

Airport is repairing EMAS safety system on Runway 22L
Aerial view of Chicago Midway International Airport
Engines

FAA Funds JetZero Study of Top-mounted Engine Airflow

$5.3 million deal funds sensors for JetZero’s blended-wing-body demonstrator
A digital rendering of the JetZero Z4 demonstrator in flight
Regulations and Government

Using ADS-B To Assess Aircraft Fees Still Draws Ire

Legislation is being negotatiated to possibly end the practice
U.S. Capitol
FBOs

Signature Aviation Offers Advanced Pricing ‘Access’

FBO chain will also ease back on special event fees
private jet on ramp
Training and Workforce

PC-12 Training Device Lands in Thunder Bay, Ontario

Operator has ordered a second, SkyCourier-based device
Air Bravo can now train PC-12 pilots at its Thunder Bay, Ontario facility on a One-G Swiss12 device; a Cessna 408 SkyCourier version is on order.
Regulations and Government

Bedford Agrees To Continue Citation Exemption Discussion

Bedford acknowledged revoking exemptions appeared abrupt but was based on years of data
Kristie Greco Johnson, NBAA’s senior v-p for government affairs
Rotorcraft

DTA Logs 30 Reservations for JP1 Hybrid Multicopter

Crewed flight tests are slated to begin in 2027
DTA Aircraft JP1 eVTOL in hangar
Regulations and Government

U.S. CDC Issues Ebola Form Mandate for Pax and Crew

All passengers and crew must attest they have not been to affected areas