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Accidents

One Killed in New Jersey Helicopter Midair Collision

FAA and NTSB are investigating accident
Screenshot of crash footage posted by Fox 29 Philadelphia.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik Launches ACJ318 Elite Upgrade Program

Program adds updated interiors and connectivity upgrades
cabin interior
Charter & Fractional

Crypto Payment Options Grow across Business Aviation

Operators cite speed, flexibility, and client demand
private jet interior with two glasses of champagne
Operations

Nicholas Air Flies Teddy Bears to Children’s Hospitals

Fifth annual program combines fundraising and volunteerism
teddy bears fill an airplane cabin
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Modernization Plan Gains Momentum

Connectivity upgrade begins with Phenom light jets
Wheels Up Bombardier Challenger 300
Regulations and Government

Supersonic, ATC Bills Wind Way Through U.S. Congress

Congress weighs operational resilience and innovation
Training and Workforce

GAO Urges FAA To Set, Better Assess ATC Hiring Metrics

U.S. controller staffing down as hiring and traffic rose, GAO delved into why
GAO cites hiring and training attrition and urges FAA to establish metrics, improve applicant status tools, and use collected data to guide changes.
Accidents

Ex-Nascar Driver Biffle Among 7 Killed in Citation Crash

NTSB preliminary report expected within 30 days
NTSB investigators board a plane to North Carolina to investigate the Citation II crash
Accidents

Citation II Accident at Statesville Airport Kills Six

Aircraft returned shortly after takeoff before crash, FAA and NTSB investigating
Images of the scene from social media
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Ends Citation XLS Jet Card Sales

Jet card changes coincide with fleet adjustments toward Citation Ascend
Accidents

Mexico Citation III Crash under Federal Investigation

SICT says eight passengers and two pilots onboard, death toll unconfirmed
Screengrab from a video posted to X showing the aircraft's aggressive left bank moments before the crash
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Expands Europe Access with CaptainJet

Clients gain broader international aircraft access
PlaneSense and CaptainJet
Charter & Fractional

Airble Launches Jetpooling Charter Option

New tool lets travelers split charter costs in Canada
Airble screenshots
Accidents

NTSB Pins September CJ4 Accident on Maintenance

Pin not seated far enough forward for retention
Image from NTSB report showing right wing damage
Aircraft

Pegasus Advances as First Aircraft Lands in Germany

Hamburg facility begins SIGINT mission system work
The modified Bombardier Global 6000 for the PEGASUS airborne SIGINT mission undergoing flight trials ahead of transfer to Germany.
Charter & Fractional

U.S. Air Charter Activity Robust, but Lags 2021 Peak

Part 135 sector remains healthy overall
Article image
Charter & Fractional

ACS Planning for Complex, Widespread 2026 World Cup

Forty-eight teams competing at 16 venues in four time zones creates transport challenges
Alex Sadat-Shafai
Operations

Baines Simmons Launches Integrated CAMO Service

Single framework to improve reliability and provide measurable safety outcomes
Baines Simmons launches an integrated CAMO service combining consulting, training and digital tools to strengthen reliability and safety performance.
Security

India Issues Addendum to GNSS Spoofing Reporting SOP

DGCA clarifies pilot steps for reporting, immediate notification requirements
GPSwise and SkAI Data Services
Charter & Fractional

XO Unveils Corporate Tier for Business Travel

Multi-user accounts offer simultaneous flight capability
XO said the membership is suited to corporations, consulting firms, and investment groups that require frequent, flexible, private transport.
Charter & Fractional

FL3XX Bizav Management Platform Processes $1B in 18 Months

Platform activity shows rising digitalization momentum, according to company
Aviation software provider FL3XX said its aviation management platform has processed more than $1 billion in operator revenue over the past 18 months
Accidents

PC-12 Landed on Sea Ice after May 2024 Engine Failure

No injuries among three occupants; TSB found midspan tensile fractures in turbine blades
The aircraft landed on its belly on the sea ice, which was covered in a layer of snow
Safety

ACSF Unveils Immersive 2026 Safety Symposium

New model emphasizes practical, scenario-based engagement
Image of a panel discussion
Training and Workforce

IADA Named Tech Sponsor for 2026 Design Challenge

Foundation commits funding for program’s tech tools
Accidents

NTSB Reviews Cargo in Fatal Florida King Air Crash

Cargo-laden King Air B100 Entered Rapid Descent before Fatal Impact
KAMX WSR-88D 0.44 base reflectivity image with flight track overlaid in purple. A band of echoes from 5 to 20 dBZ extends over the flight track.
Training and Workforce

Daher, GAMA Renew Joint Internship for Third Year

Four students to be selected for transatlantic industry exposure at France and U.S. sites
2024 interns at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Training and Workforce

Future of Aviation Updates Its Scholarship Website

Updated portal streamlines aviation scholarship searches
Operations

FAI Aviation Services Wins Medevac Award in Dubai

Dubai honor highlights rising medevac demand regionwide
FAI's Barbara Baumgartner and Michael Axtmann with the award
ATC

Hamad International Activates Virtual Tower in Qatar

Region’s first certified digital tower enhances controller awareness
Regulations and Government

Pilots, Wildlife, and a View for Good

LightHawk shows how aviation transforms conservation
Semi-natural Skagit River floodplain upstream of Mt. Vernon, Washington.