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Engines

How Hydrogen Can Generate Electricity To Power Aircraft

A simple explanation of how hydrogen fuel cells work for aircraft.
Hydrogen fuel cell demonstrator at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026
Rotorcraft

Avincis Orders Up to 30 Airbus, Leonardo Helicopters

Deliveries will take place from 2028 through 2031
Avincis AW169 helicopter
Safety

New Report Urges Closer Scrutiny of Crew Radiation Risk

The report says current measuring, monitoring, and education are insufficient
Pilot in jet cockpit
Aircraft

AfBAA Begins Landmark African Bizav Research Project

The group's initial findings will be presented in September
AfBAA
Training and Workforce

Aviation Workforce Grant Application Deadline Approaches

FAA is furnishing $1,000 grants for pilot and maintenance workforce development
FSI training
Airports

Nebraska Airport Undergoes Major Runway Rehab

The $100 million project will rebuild 12,900-foot Runway 18/36
Work on Runway 18/36 on at KLNK
Aircraft

NASA’s X-59 Reaches Mission Performance of Mach 1.4

NASA is expanding the envelope as it readies aircraft for supersonic flight over communities
NASA X-59
Aircraft

Jefferies: Bizjet Brokers Increasingly Upbeat on Market

Brokers cite tightening demand, bonus depreciation in strong market
Gulfstream G800 is pictured in flight
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Hybrid-electric Aircraft Developer Maeve Goes Bankrupt

Dutch start-up failed to raise the €20 million it needed to continue
Maeve Jet
FBOs

New Hangar Complex Coming to D.C.-area Airport

Project will inject new aircraft shelter into a tight real estate market
Manassas Regional Airport
Regulations and Government

EBAA Presses for European Aviation Policy Reboot

Business aviation group seeks reform of the emissions trading scheme
Sustainable aviation fuel in Europe
Regulations and Government

FAA Questions Landing Fees at Mesa Falcon Field

Fee imposition may affect the airport’s improvement grants
Arizona's Falcon Field Airport
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Acquires The Jet Business, Names Varsano President

The Jet Business will steer Flexjet fleet additions, subtractions
Flexjet chairman Kenn Ricci, president Steve Varsano
Training and Workforce

Safety Training Provider Seeks Input for New Approach

Courses will combine artificial intelligence with other teaching methods
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Beware the Past Medical History

It’s better to self-disclose your medical history before the FAA discovers it
Medical exam
Operations

Floating Fleet AI Expands To Serve Broader Market

Scheduling software helps companies reduce costs and improve efficiency
Floating Fleet AI software
Charter & Fractional

Sweet Helicopters Breaks Indy 500 Passenger Record

Race teams and fans took advantage of flights from four locations to turn two at the track
Sweet Helicopters flying passengers to the Indy 500 race
Aircraft

Indonesia Approves AutoFlight’s Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft

Southeast Asian state validated the aircraft’s Chinese type certificate
AutoFlight V2000CG CarryAll eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

More Operators Sign for Vaeridion’s Electric Microliner

General Atomics plans to use Vaeridion’s batteries for its drones
Vaeridion at ILA 2026
Sustainability and Environment

IATA: SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing

Global sustainable aviation fuel production is still less than 1% of jet fuel use
SAF tanker at loading rack
Aircraft

Aero-Dienst Signs Agreement for Second Challenger 650

Business jet offers range of approximately 4,000 nm
Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Opens Customer Support Office in Singapore

Office is co-located at Jet Aviation Singapore
Gulfstream Aerospace support
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

TPE331 Engine Will Power Swarm Aero’s Large Military Drone

Swarm says it is now building production-ready uncrewed air system
Swarm Aero Honeywell TPE331 engine
Sustainability and Environment

Electric Aviation Innovators Call for Bizjet Taxes

Open letter to European Commission calls for more support and tax reform
Vaeridion Microliner
Aircraft

Bombardier Challenger 850 Jet Finds New Life in AirX Charter Fleet

AirX operates a fleet of 23 aircraft, and has nine Challenger 850s.
AirX Bombardier Challenger 850 at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026
Aircraft

Gulfstream G700 Tops 100 Speed Records and Deliveries

100th speed record recorded from Savannah to San Jose
Gulfstream Aerospace G700
Regulations and Government

Air Charter Operator Head Pleads Guilty to PSP Fraud

Michael Grande pleads guilty to theft of government funds and failure to pay trust fund taxes
Safety

Jet Linx Pauses Operations for 10th Annual Safety Summit

Charter operator closes for one day each year to promote safety practices
Jamie Walker, executive chairman, Jet Linx
Regulations and Government

Rocheleau: FAA Notches ATC Hiring Successes, Looks Broader

Deputy administrator updates NATA forum on a range of issues
Chris Rocheleau © NBAA
Maintenance and Modifications

Web Manuals Rolls Out XML Document Management Tool

New software helps aircraft operators avoid reformatting documents
Web Manuals document management system