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Pilot Training: A Snapshot of Accidents and Issues

Industry experts discuss problems and solutions

Training and Workforce

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Europe’s MPL Providing Different Road for Pilots

Fewer hours, more targeted training

Training and Workforce

illustration of Euro flag and pilot had and plane

SAF Plant To Break Ground in Pacific Northwest

Washington state refinery is expected to produce 60 million gallons a year

Sustainability and Environment

October 30, 2026

Aerial view of Longview,Hving Washington

New International Airport Debuts above Arctic Circle

Ilulissat International Airport can now handle larger direct oceanic flights

October 30, 2026

Ilulissat International Airport in Greenland

GE Aerospace Flies Boeing 747 To Test New Engine Tech

GE Aerospace has tested the GE9X, Leap 1A, Leap 1B, and more with the 747.

August 28, 2026

GE Aerospace Boeing 747 Test aircraft at Farnborough Airshow 2026

Beta Technologies Alia CX300 Electric CTOL Aircraft Flies at Farnborough Airshow 2026

The company expects to achieve FAA type certification for the Alia CX300 later this year.

Beta Technologies Alia CX300 flying at Farnborough Airshow 2026

GE Aerospace Saab 340B Hybrid-Electric Test Bed Aircraft Flies at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow

GE Aerospace claims this aircraft has completed the first hybrid-electric flights above 30,000 feet.

GE Aerospace Saab 340B hybrid-electric aircraft flying at Farnborough Airshow 2026

Inside AIN Media Group: Over 50 Years of Aviation News & Insights

The first word and last word in aviation.

Dassault Falcon 6X in flying display

ITA Airways Taps Archer for Italian Air Taxi Plans

Italy’s flag carrier is Archer’s first European airline partner

October 30, 2026

An artist’s rendering shows two Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft in ITA Airways livery.

Chicago Midway Shuts Runway for Three Weeks

Airport is repairing EMAS safety system on Runway 22L

October 28, 2026

Aerial view of Chicago Midway International Airport

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

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

Regulations and Government

October 28, 2026

Ebola

Boeing Completes Protracted 737 Max 10 Type Certification

Approval completes the top end of the Max family of narrowbodies

October 22, 2026

Boeing 737 Max 10

DOT’s Duffy at BACE: FAA Needs Better Cert Processes

Secretary Duffy spoke of need to pave way for safer technologies, AAM

Regulations and Government

October 21, 2026

Sean Duffy, Transportation Secretary

Precourt, Udvar-Hazy in NAHF Hall of Fame Class of 2027

National Aviation Hall of Fame revealed 2027 enshrinement class ahead of NBAA-BACE

October 21, 2026

NAHF announcement of 2027 enshrinees.

Smoke Training Gets Real with Klatt Works Mask

Realistic smoke training is difficult to achieve but can be done in simulators

October 20, 2026

Klatt Works

Corporate Support Could Triple SAF Purchases by 2030

Unlocking Scope 3 emissions objectives key to elevated demand

Sustainability and Environment

October 20, 2026

Bombardier fueling with SAF

Upgraded Collins Radio Altimeters Meet FAA 5G Standards

Service centers to offer 5G interference-tolerant upgrades in 2027

October 20, 2026

Collins Aerospace radio altimeter upgrades

How P&W Expects to Boost GTF Advantage Engine’s Durability

First of the new geared turbofans are now in service with United Airlines

October 20, 2026

Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine

FAA Proposes Special Operating Rules around Palm Beach

U.S. Secret Service requested changes

Regulations and Government

October 19, 2026

Palm Beach International Airport

Indra’s Olathe Plant Hits Full Swing on Radios, Radars

$50 million facility supports the FAA’s ATC overhaul

October 15, 2026

Dignitaries at Indra Group USA Olathe, Kansas plant

Magnifica Air Spooling up Operations with Hiring Drives

Company recruiting during NBAA-BACE

Training and Workforce

October 15, 2026

Magnifica Air

Collins Expanding Des Moines Manufacturing Facility

Growth will add jobs and additional 3D printing and maintenance capacity

Maintenance and Modifications

October 12, 2026

Collins Aerospace groundbreaking at West Des Moines facility

Altea Warns of Risks to Aviation Propulsion Revolution

Consultant says provisional sales announcements are poor indicators of program success

Sustainability and Environment

October 8, 2026

Graphic of generic regional airliner in flight

Skyband Taps Iridium To Handle GNSS Jamming, Spoofing

Independent system can help pilots navigate when avionics are compromised

October 7, 2026

Skyband Systems GPS Threat Map