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Aircraft
Q3 Deliveries, Revenues Rise at Textron Aviation
Bizjet deliveries climb modestly while commercial turboprops jump 56%
Accidents
Expectation Bias, Distraction Led to Runway Collision
Hawker took off without clearance and hit a Citation Mustang at a runway intersection
Avionics
Honeywell Rolls Out Alternatives for Jammed Navigation Signals
Software shows aircraft’s position, velocity, and orientation when GNSS signals are unavailable
Regulations and Government
Completions House Cleared For U.S. and Canadian Aircraft
The authorization allows it to work on both N-registered and C-registered business aircraft
Fuel
EASA Publishes First Report On SAF Use In Europe
In 2024, 0.6% of all aviation fuel supplied in the European Union was SAF
Safety
Aircare International and Air Nurses Form Alliance
The two aeromedical companies will partner on in-flight urgent care
Charter & Fractional
Bond To Shake, Not Stir, Fractional Market with $1.7B Bombardier Order
Company to start operations with fleet of Challenger 3500s and Global 6500s.
Avionics
Garmin Releases Next-generation D2 Aviator Watches
New features include voice commands and PlaneSync connectivity
Regulations and Government
Senate Panel OKs ROTOR Act with ADS-B In Mandate
ADS-B In would be required for aircraft in controlled airspace by 2031
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet MRO Marks 25 Years of Service in Australasia
Maintenance provider has multiple bases across Australia and New Zealand
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Vista Installing Gogo’s Galileo Connectivity across Fleet
Broadband installations start in November, targeting 60 jets in 18 months
Aircraft
Airbus and Boeing Struggling to Meet Narrowbody Demand
At the same time, demand for the A220 is languishing as engine troubles persist
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Helicopters Takes Over Survey Copter Drone Lines
Aliaca and Capa-X join Airbus Helicopters’ growing tactical UAS portfolio
Aircraft
NBAA Endorses, Manning Returns to Special Olympics Airlift
Textron Aviation issues call for participation
Sustainability and Environment
Aspen/Pitkin Airport Doubles Down on Noise Reduction
Airport believes positive reinforceement will make a quieter airport
Avionics
Hawkers Could Be Grounded by FDR Failures, Duncan Warns
Obsolete parts could mean grounding of the still-popular twinjet
FBOs
NATA Honors Signature Managers for Leadership, Crisis Support
Cope, Thoreck to receive NATA Industry Excellence Leadership Awards
FBOs
Go Rentals Celebrates 30 Years with Jason Kidd at NBAA-BACE
Sometimes there are moments of pure joy at NBAA-BACE.
Charter & Fractional
European Air Charter Operator Axis Reports Strong Q3
Axis Aviation found Mediterranean favorites and long haul charters were in demand
Training and Workforce
NBAA Board Elects Leadership Slate
John Witzig returns as chairman of the NBAA board and Matt Byrd vice chair/treasurer
Operations
FlightAware Deepens Data Access for AeroAPI Users
Customers can view and analyze historical information back to 2011.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
FAA STC Clears Way for Starlink Satcom on Longitude
AeroMech secured approval for installation, which is available at Textron Aviation service centers
Regulations and Government
Senate Panel To Consider Safety Bill with ADS-B In Mandate
ROTOR Act is bipartisan compromise
Rotorcraft
Mahindra Joins Rotor Chain as Tata-Airbus Readies H125 FAL
Indian H125 final assembly line expected by March 2026
Training and Workforce
TRU Simulation Signs First Sale of Veris VR Simulator
US Aviation Academy will use Cessna 172 simulators in its pilot training program
Aircraft
Jet Clipper Becomes First Latitude Customer in Argentina
Charter has operated Citations since 2012
Aircraft
AAM Institute to Honor Pulitzer Electric Air Race Winners
Seven teams racing Pipistrel Velis Electros and Beta's CX300 competed
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Bongiovi, IA Bring Dolby Atmos to Private Jets
Collaboration combines speakerless sound and AVDS network
Avionics
Honda Aircraft Completes Autoland TIA Tests, SAF Flight
Garmin's safety system will be added to the HondaJet Elite II
