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Aircraft

Bristow and Electra Test Ultra Short Aircraft in Norway

Testing to begin mid-2027 at Norwegian airports
Bristow and Electra signed a contract with Norwegian authorities to test the hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft starting mid-2027 at airports in northern Norway.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Plans European Parts Facility Expansion

Facility expansion adds 1,000 sq m this year
Textron Aviation plans to expand its European distribution center by 1,000 square meters, increasing parts inventory by 5,000 items to improve fulfillment.
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Malaysia Gets Vietnam G650ER MRO Approval

Approval covers airframe and Rolls-Royce BR725 engines
A Gulfstream G650ER in flight
Regulations and Government

Senate Committee Advances Aviation Mental Health Bill

Measure would reform FAA special issuance medical process, expand approved medications
U.S. Capitol building exterior
Accidents

Pilot Judgment Error Caused Citation III Hail Damage

Accident went unreported for three months until anonymous complaint
Citation 650 hail damage
Aircraft

Gulfstream Hands over 10th G700 to Qatar Executive

Charter operator has taken 25 Gulfstreams since 2015
Gulfstream delivered the 10th G700 to Qatar Executive, completing an order placed in October 2019 and marking the 25th Gulfstream bizjet the charter operator received.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rosen Installs Record IFE Display in VVIP Widebody

Celestia cabin management system also installed on aircraft
Rosen completed what it termed the world's larges IFE display in an undisclosed VVIP widebody
Safety

Bizjet Incursion Triggers Air France Rejected Takeoff

Runway lights reportedly alerted pilots before ATC canceled takeoff clearance
The FAA is investigating after a business jet crossed into an Air France 777's path during takeoff at LAX, forcing the crew to reject departure April 8.
Aircraft

EASA Approves Seven-blade Propeller for Piper M700 Fury

FAA certification expected ‘in the near future’
EASA approved a 7-blade MT-Propeller STC for Piper's M700 Fury, offering improved takeoff, climb, and reduced noise, the company announced.
Charter & Fractional

TLC Jet Links with American for Loyalty Benefits

Partnership integrates American Airlines’ loyalty programs with charter use
TLC Jet has partnered with American Airlines for loyalty points and miles
Safety

Crew Recency Tops Flight Risk List in Nimbl Report

Analysis based on operator submissions during 2025
common risks report 2026 nimbl
Rotorcraft

Seventh HeliXP Helicopter Show Returns to São Paulo

Seventh annual event features demonstration flights, industry exhibits
 Over two days, the entire industry gathers at Helipark in Carapicuíba to see the latest developments in the sector, meet clients and partners, and take demonstration flights.
Operations

Banyan Pilot Shop Rolls Out New E-commerce Site

Shopify-based platform adds credit card payment support
Banyan Pilot Shop's new website
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik, Designworks Unveil Modular Cabin

Reconfigurable cabin concept designed for sports teams and corporate groups
Lufthansa Technik interior design
Fuel

WingX: Iran War Drags Bizjet Fuel Uplift to Six-week Low

Global activity down 0.6% YoY in week 14
Global Bizjet Departures Trends YTD (1 January – 5 April)
Regulations and Government

Nimbl Details Streamlined FAA LOA Approval Process

Process allows approvals before aircraft delivery date
Nimbl image silhouette of a person standing in a hangar door looking at an aircraft on the ramp
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Bizav Activity Climbs 6.5% YOY in March

North America up 6.6% year over year, while Europe climbs 4.9%
Phenom 300E
Aircraft

AOPA To Sell 2013 Citation M2, No Plan To Replace It

Leadership cites stewardship of member dollars, not cash need
AOPA Cessna 525 M2
Regulations and Government

FAA Improves Monitoring, but ATC Tower Staffing Lags

Audit makes three recommendations to improve monitoring
an air traffic control tower
Aircraft

Embraer Q1 Deliveries Rise 47% Year over Year

Executive jets account for 29 of total deliveries
Phenom 300 on a runway
FBOs

AEG Fuels Adds Colombia, Arizona FBOs to Network

Network grows to 44 locations with two additions
AEG Fuels adds new locations to connect network
Engines

EAP Adds PW535E, Tay 611 to Maintenance Program

Dallas provider marks 10th year with expanded engine coverage
Gulfstream G450 Rolls Royce
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Approves Avcon Single Sensor Port for Caravan

STC expands special mission capabilities for Cessna platform
 AVCON Receives FAA Approval For CESSNA Caravan Single Camera Port.
Engines

Blackhawk Expands XP67A Eligibility for King Airs

Validation testing enables compatibility with Pro Line Fusion avionics
blackhawk performance center installing on king air 350
Accidents

ASDE-X Failed To Alert in LaGuardia Runway Collision

ARFF firetruck lacked transponder, NTSB confirms
NTSB investigators walk the scene of the Mar. 22 collision between an Air Canada Express plane and a firefighting vehicle on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport.
Regulations and Government

Industry Urges Continued Worker Pay in Govt Shutdowns

More than 400 TSA officers have quit during shutdown
US Capitol rotunda
Sustainability and Environment

4Air To Support NBAA Sustainability Accreditation

Program evaluates flight departments on environmental responsibility efforts
an airplane in the sky at dusk over the beach
Training and Workforce

NTSB Chair to WAI Attendees: Embrace Failure, Try Again

Air New Zealand’s Marren reflects on aviation connecting people
Jennifer Homendy speaks to the audience at WAI 2026
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