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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SureFlight Expands to Utah With Interiors Shop

Springville facility doubles capacity for interior completions
an interior view of a Beech 390 interior completed by SureFlight
Training and Workforce

Angel Flight West Sets May 1 Gala, Names Four Honorees

Cutter Aviation, Huntsman Cancer Institute among inspiration honorees
An image from the 2025 Endeavor Awards event
Operations

Nimbl Guide Explains FAA Streamlined LOA Process

Guide covers eligibility and application submission procedures
Nimbl guide cover image
Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation Aims for June H160 Interior STC Approval

The H160 platform allows air medical providers to serve broad areas and transport critically ill patients
Metro Aviation is developing an STC for the Airbus H160 air medical interior with approval anticipated in June 2026.
Training and Workforce

TRU Simulation, Reiser Deal Adds H125 to Veris Platform

Platform uses Reiser model from Level D simulators
Reiser and Tru Simulation collaborate to bring new helicopter model availability for the Veris Virtual Reality Simulator
Rotorcraft

QuikTrip Expands Fleet with Third Bell 429 Helicopter

Company already operates two 429s and one Bell 407GXi
Bell Textron signed purchase agreement of a third Bell 429 to QuikTrip Corporation.
Training and Workforce

Malachowski to WAI: Believe Those Who Believe in You

Women in Aviation International leader urges attendees to maintain fidelity to values
WAI CEO Lynda Coffman speaks to the audience at the WAI opening session
Operations

Alpha Wingman PPI Integrates with IADA Broker Portal

Brokers can request pricing and scheduling from multiple MRO providers
Alpha Wingman pre purchase inspection request form on the IADA website
Operations

GGT Unveils Security Platform for Business Aviation

Intelligence monitoring covers 195 countries
screenshot of the company website
Operations

Textron Launches Donation Campaign for 2026 Airlift

Donations support athlete travel to and from Minnesota Twin Cities
Two individuals load a bag into the cargo hold of a small business jet
Rotorcraft

Verticon Brings Light-twin Helicopter Orders for Airbus

Orders include firm helicopters and multi-aircraft framework agreements
An Airbus helicopter in flight
Training and Workforce

Bell Certifies Semper Fly as Helicopter Training Facility

Partnership targets Army Flight School Next Program opportunities
Pictured left to right: Michael Sanford, Business Development and Owner; Brandi Rector, CEO and Founder; Chad Sparks, General Manager, Bell Training Academy
Avionics

StandardAero Launches Autopilot Installer Network

Network supports Thales and StandardAero four-axis autopilot system
Aircraft

Panel Explores Drone, Autonomous Aircraft Rules

Regulators differ on autonomy definitions and certification approaches
a drone panel held March 10 at Verticon Atlanta
Training and Workforce

Reiser Training Tech Cuts Costs, Lead Times

Technology reduces need to ground aircraft, use expensive parts
Maintenance training is one of the many technology solutions offered by Reiser
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Preowned Helicopter Supply Hit Five-year Low in 2025

Median pricing increased 10% year over year despite softer sales
A helicopter on a launch pad at dusk
Maintenance and Modifications

Metro Aviation Completed 24 Aircraft Last Year

Company also won multi-ship New York State Police contract
Metro Aviation at Verticon 2026
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Names Launch Customers for Bell Tailboom STC

Modification removes 100 pounds to increase payload capacity
An image of the tailboom modification in a maintenance hangar
Maintenance and Modifications

Six S-92 Operators Renew Sikorsky TAP Contracts

Contracts cover approximately 100 aircraft through early 2030s
A helicopter flies over the ocean with a rig in the far background
Rotorcraft

P&WC: PioneerLab Hybrid Helo on Track, Demand Steady

Engine maker also leads European PHARES propulsion consortium
two Pratt & Whitney rotorcraft turbine engines
Charter & Fractional

Priester Aviation Acquires Maxair and Elite Jets

Wisconsin and Florida operators bring 17 business aircraft to group
Andy Priester
Operations

Aeromed Group Adds Five Firms to Aerospace Portfolio

Deal adds firms in England, New York, Minnesota, and New Mexico
Aeromed
Training and Workforce

Nepal VR Training Initiative Targets Mountain Safety

Program addresses challenges of high-altitude mountain flying operations
simulator view from a helicopter cockpit in the mountains
Rotorcraft

AEM Debuts Low-impedance Audio Router

Router supports low-impedance headsets for military operations
AEM’s G13000RL Low Impedance router
FBOs

Duncan Aviation Celebrates Seven Decades of Service

Anniversary honors history, culture, and community
the Duncan family group
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Omni Developing Galileo FDX STC for Challenger Bizjets

Seven-month development timeline targets August 2026 certification
challenger showing installation
Accidents

Citation Excel Overruns Runway after Failing To Rotate

Gear collapsed after hitting snow berm, but no injuries reported
FBOs

Citadel Aviation Expands to Dallas Love Field

Location will serve large-cabin business jet customers
An aerial photograph of Dallas Love Field
Cabin Interior and Electronics

EASA Approves Gogo Ku-band Terminal for Challenger 850

Approval followed installations on two Challenger 850s at European operator AirX
AirX selects Gogo Plane Simple terminal for Bombardier Challenger 850 connectivity upgrades
Rotorcraft

Brazil Air Force Selects Garmin G5000H for UH-60 Fleet

Brazil air force becomes fifth military program to modernize with G5000H configuration
 Garmin G5000H selected for Brazilian Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters