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Regulations and Government

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

Congress weighs operational resilience and innovation
Safety

Garmin Autoland Logs First In-service Activation

Pressurization problem led to engagement of emergency descent mode
Buffalo River Aviation King Air B200 N479BR
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Modernization Plan Gains Momentum

Connectivity upgrade begins with Phenom light jets
Wheels Up Bombardier Challenger 300
Safety

AINsight: What To Do before and after a Rejected Takeoff

Performing a rejected takeoff is the easy part, but pre- and post-incident requires more thought
Rotorcraft

Rotortrade To Build Helipark Hub in Riyadh

First permanent presence in Saudi Arabia to expand helicopter distributor’s global reach
Rendering of helicopter centre with outside landing pads
Aircraft

Vertical Adds Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype To Flight Test Campaign

Completion of final VX4 prototype doubles airborne testing capacity
Two Vertical Aerospace VX4 prototype aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Equipping Jets with Secure Smart Router

New and select existing jets can qualify for modern cabin communications device
Bombardier Smart Router for business jets
Regulations and Government

FAA Alleges Unairworthy Learjet Ops at Aery Aviation

Unauthorized banner- and target-towing ops prompt $15.7 million fine
Aery Aviation Learjet 45
Airports

Mesa Ponders Adding Falcon Field Landing Fees

Measure is positioned as a means of airport self sufficiency
the former Avflight FBO, now Cunningham Aviation at KFFZ
FBOs

Sky Harbour Ups Ante at New York Stewart Airport

Project will provide a huge infusion of private hangar space
Sky Harbour hangar lounge
Regulations and Government

Dutch Charter Tax Poses New Threat to Business Aviation

European business aviation group lays out lobbying priorities for 2026
Stefan Benz and Róman Kok
FBOs

Jetex Earns First Saudi Ground-handling Approval

The company will support service at Red Sea International Airport
Jetex and GACA officials
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.
Training and Workforce

Europe’s Aero Excellence Supply-chain Initiative Expands

Program is intended to encourage companies to boost their supply-chain maturity
Aero Excellence panel
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Next-gen Civil Tiltrotor Makes First Flight

EU Clean Sky 2-funded project to mature civilian aircraft technologies
NGCTR technology demonstrator in the hover
Sustainability and Environment

Clean Aviation Calls For Research and Innovation Proposals

New funding will include work on hydrogen-powered aircraft
Airbus ZeroE
Aircraft

Joby Ramps eVTOL Production, Plots Vertiport Network

FAA certification tests set to begin in 2026
Joby eVTOL
Regulations and Government

DOT’s National AAM Roadmap Draws Broad Industry Support

U.S. roadmap sets milestones for eVTOL and autonomous aircraft
Wisk Gen 6 first flight
Aircraft

FAA Certifies Bombardier’s Ultra-long-range Global 8000

Approval clears the way for deliveries to U.S. customers
Bombardier Global 8000 business jet
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Why You Need a Year-end Debrief

Reflect on your wins before next year’s pressures take over
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
Aircraft

Eve Makes First Flight With eVTOL Aircraft Prototype

The Embraer-owned start-up aims to bring the four-seater to market in 2027
Eve engineering prototype for the Eve-100 eVTOL aircraft
Engines

GE’s Latest Passport Engine Receives EASA Approval

Move clears the way for European certification of Global 8000
GE Passport engine
Regulations and Government

AOPA Asks U.S. Government To Help Recover Seized Airplane

Engine failure over the tribe's land resulted in an emergency landing on a public highway
Engines

GE Aerospace Reaches Turboshaft Engine Milestone

Member of its CT7 family has passed half a million flight hours
GE Aerospace's CT7-2E1
FBOs

Another Florida FBO Joins Paragon Network

Recently-opened Fontainebleau Aviation KFLL is the newest member
New Fontainebleau Aviation FBO at KFLL
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
Maintenance and Modifications

Honda Adds Upgrades to Latest HondaJet Configuration

Modification package available for classic and APMG owners
HondaJet
Regulations and Government

ROTOR Act Passes Senate, Would Close ADS-B Loopholes

Legislation would tighten exemptions for military aircraft to operate without ADS-B in the D.C. region
ForeFlight Sentry Mini ADS-B In receiver
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Takes Over FBO in Bermuda

Move makes it the lone service provider at the island destination
The Atlantic Aviation FBO at L.F. Wade International Airport on Bermuda