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Rotorcraft

Linfox Places First Airbus H160 Order in Australia

Company plans to use the new helicopter for passenger transportation
Airbus H160 helicopter
Charter & Fractional

Crypto Payment Options Grow across Business Aviation

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

ExecuJet Malaysia Adds Falcon 7X to Mx Capabilities

EASA and FAA approval also adds non-destructive testing capabilities
ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia
Rotorcraft

Subaru Bell 412EPX Embarks on Middle Eastern Demo Tour

Jointly-developed upgraded model to showcase civilian and defense capabilities
Military scheme Subaru Bell 412EXP flying
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aircraft Interiors Expo To Increase Bizav Focus in 2026

The new Bizjet Interiors Zone will offer the latest in design and technology
Bizjet interior
Sustainability and Environment

SAF Producer Neste Walks Back Some Climate Goals

The company cited financial factors for the changes
Neste-branded SAF tanker
Rotorcraft

Thales/StandardAero StableLight Autopilot Targets AStar

First 4-axis system designed for light helicopters
Rotorcraft

ASG Helicopter Flying First AW189 in Central Asia

Azerbaijan-based operator using the aircraft for offshore services
Leonardo AW189 helicopter
Maintenance and Modifications

Twenty-five West Star Graduates Qualify for A&P Tests

In-house academy is helping relieve the shortage of aircraft maintenance technicians
West Star Aviation Academy
Aircraft

N11000 Marks Delivery of the 11,000th Cirrus SR Series

First generation, all-composite aircraft entered service in 1999
Cirrus SR22T
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Edése Doret Design Secures RoyalJet ACJ320neo Contract

Three Airbus Corporate Jets to augment Abu-Dhabi based charter fleet
ACJ flying
Accidents

Senior Libyan Officials Among Falcon 50 Crash Fatalities

Harmony Jets’ aircraft experienced an apparent technical malfunction leaving Turkey
Harmony Jets Dassault Falcon 50 on apron
Operations

Nicholas Air Flies Teddy Bears to Children’s Hospitals

Fifth annual program combines fundraising and volunteerism
teddy bears fill an airplane cabin
Security

Flight School Makes Statement on Montpellier Arson Attack

Training organization lost three Diamond DA42 aircraft in May 20 incident
Airways Aviation Diamond DA42 aircraft
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
Regulations and Government

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

Congress weighs operational resilience and innovation
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
Fuel

South Carolina Bill Targets 'Chemtrails' Emissions

Bill would take effect upon the governor’s approval
 Senator Josh Kimbrell listens to testimony during the Dec 11 hearing
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