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Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation First with EMS STC for Airbus H160

Delivery of the first modified helicopter is due in early 2026
Airbus Helicopters H160
Accidents

WindBorne Weather Balloon Payload Impacts United 737

Flight crew were not seriously injured after windshield cracked at FL360
WindBorne weather balloon
Aircraft

NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Demonstrator Makes First Test Flight

Supersonic demonstrator topped 254 knots in first test
Lockheed Martin X-59 first flight
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Grows Mobile NDT Inspection Services

Mobile teams offer nationwide onsite inspection services
Ryan Winkler, NDT Technician II, provides NDT services for Duncan Aviation's mobile NDT services team
Charter & Fractional

Jet Out Expands to Dallas-Fort Worth with New Base

Milwaukee-based operator also adds digital initiatives
The nose of a business jet on an airport ramp
Charter & Fractional

JetSafe Launches Vision Jet-based Shareowner Program

Aircraft will be based at primary service areas throughout the U.S.
JetSafe Shared Visions
Regulations and Government

Cruz Bill Seeks Controller Payment during Govt. Shutdown

Similar bill failed on Senate floor
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
Aircraft

G800 Driving Sales at Gulfstream, Says Jefferies

But G700 orders are additive, according to the chairman and CEO of parent company General Dynamics
Gulfstream G800
Training and Workforce

Ricci Family Furthers Innovation Development at ERAU

Donations will sponsor two new faculty positions at the university
Kenn and Pamela Ricci signing document ceremony
FBOs

Avex Starts $5 Million Remodel at Camarillo Airport

Remodel expands investment in TBM aircraft support network
Engines

H2Fly Prepares for More Hydrogen-electric Flight Tests

Company says it has funding to bring hydrogen propulsion to market from 2030
H2Fly test flight
Aircraft

Britten-Norman Offers Brokerage Service for Islanders

Luxembourg-based CAE Aviation is new service’s launch customer
Britten-Norman Islander aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IADA Q3 Data Shows Growing Market Optimism

Bonus depreciation, low inventory drive confidence gains
Business jets on ramp
ATC

Duffy: Expect More ATC Delays as Govt. Shutdown Lingers

More than 8,000 flights in U.S. were delayed on Sunday
air traffic controller (Photo: the National Air Traffic Controllers Association)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SpaceX Chops Starlink Roam, Priority Plans by 80 Knots

Maximum speed for non-Aviation plans will top out at 391 knots
Starlink Mini
Sustainability and Environment

Half a Decade On, 4Air Notes Sustainability Milestones

The sustainability solutions provider has helped customers fly greener
Avionics

Stevens Performs First Post-STC KA350 Autoland Install

Garmin upgrade includes autothrottle with envelope protection features
Accidents

Air One eVTOL Prototype Crashes in Florida

No injuries reported in crash of uncrewed test aircraft
Air One eVTOL Demonstrator N514AX
Airports

Dallas-area Airport Hosts Open House This Weekend

The event will take place on Sunday
Business jet on ramp at McKinney National Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

ODAs Offer STC Help during Government Shutdown

Kilroy Aviation expertise can keep modification projects moving
Kilroy Aviation logo
Aircraft

Gulfstream Hits Stride as Bizjet Sales, Deliveries Soar

Business jet sales in the quarter were up 56%, while shipments climbed 39%
Gulfstream G800
FBOs

Sky Harbour Inks Deal for 19th Hangar Location

The latest agreement is with Los Angeles-area Long Beach Airport
Sky Harbour complex
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Retention Starts with the Right Match

Hiring starts with hope, but the key is to make the match last
“Navigating Careers & Culture” session at NBAA-BACE 2025.
Rotorcraft

Bell’s Commercial Helicopter Deliveries Slide in Q3

Q3 revenues climbed 10% year over year, driven by accelerating work on the MV-75 program
Textron FLRAA
Aircraft

WAC To Honor Brian Barents with Wichita Aero Club Trophy

Barents has held senior roles with Cessna, Learjet, Galaxy Aerospace, and Aerion
Brian Barents
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Merlin, USAF Team on Autonomous Contingency Management

Research will support next-generation uncrewed and collaborative air systems
Merlin Pilot KC-135
Aircraft

Middle East Buyers Sign for 600 Xpeng Land Aircraft Carriers

Aircraft can be carried by electric van to suitable flying areas
Aridge X3-F flight demo in Dubai
Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets on Track to Meet 2025 Deliveries

It has delivered 102 private jets through the first nine months
Embraer Phenom 300E on ramp.
Maintenance and Modifications

Greenpoint Delivers Latest BBJ 787 Completions Job

Greenpoint has completed dozens of BBJ aircraft
BBJ 787
Training and Workforce

PHI First Air-med Operator To Deploy Loft VR Simulator

Pilots will practice emergencies and prep for Part 135 flying
Loft simulator at PHI Air Medical