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French Navy Takes Delivery of First of Three PC-24s

Aircraft delivered through contract with Jet Aviation

Pilatus PC-24

Mountain Wave Turbulence Added to AWC Products

First G-Airmet with mountain wave tag issued May 4

AWC graphical chart showing mountain wave G-Airmet

Airbus and Lindo Explore HEMS Cabin Disinfection

Medical helicopters could adopt antimicrobial blue light technology

Signing partnership

Updated DARPA Hybrid-Electric XRQ-73 Makes First Flight

Experimental aircraft to validate hybrid-electric propulsion technology

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

DARPA XRQ-73 in flight

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Textron Aviation Showcases Passenger-carrying Version of Its SkyCourier Aircraft

With access to unimproved runways, the SkyCourier could connect more remote locations.

Two Cessna SkyCouriers in flight: one passenger-carrying and one freight

Horizon’s Cavorite X7 Hybrid-electric Aircraft Offers a Different VTOL Recipe

Fans inside the wings and a turboprop engine make this VTOL airplane stand out.

Rendering of Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X7 VTOL airplane

How Leonardo's AW139 Helicopter Helps Track Nuclear Threats from the Sky

It flies low over cities and often between buildings.

Nuclear Emergency Support Team Leonardo AW139 Helicopter

FAA and EASA Leaders Discuss the Future of Aviation Regulations at Verticon 2026

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford pledges to fix the National Airspace System in three years.

Regulations and Government

Fireside chat during Verticon 2026 opening session

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UK’s FAAM Research Aircraft Formally Ceases Operations

Environmental research program had already used three quarters of previously agreed funding

Sustainability and Environment

FAAM BAe146 parked on the ground

Safety Guidance May Prompt Shift in Fuel Tankering Rules

EASA and Eurocontrol are considering measures to save aircraft fuel

Air bp business jet refuelling

Textron Aviation Showcases Passenger-carrying Version of Its SkyCourier Aircraft

With access to unimproved runways, the SkyCourier could connect more remote locations.

Two Cessna SkyCouriers in flight: one passenger-carrying and one freight

Textron Aviation Opens Expanded Australian Mx Facility

Center supports 1,400-plus aircraft across Asia-Pacific

Maintenance and Modifications

Textron's new Melbourne, Australia Essendon Fields facility, photographed at sunset from the airport ramp

MD Helicopters Receives STC for Engine Upgrade Kit

Upgrade swaps C20B engine for more powerful C30

Upgrade swaps C20B engine for more powerful C30

Aeronautics Boosts Production as Drone Applications Grow

Orbiter, Dominator, Aerostar, and Octoper drones can be adapted for new uses

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aeronautics Dominator UAS

Signia Aerospace Adds Aerox to Systems Portfolio

Company supplies oxygen systems for GA, bizav, airline, military, and special missions

Maintenance and Modifications

Signia Aerospace acquired oxygen systems supplier Aerox Aerospace Group, adding portable and installed system capabilities to its aircraft systems portfolio.

NBAA Applauds House Passage of Pro-SAF Legislation

Measure could spur further growth in the SAF industry

Sustainability and Environment

Soybean crop

Bell Q1 Revenues Climb, Commercial Helo Deliveries Drop

Bell delivered 20 commercial helicopters in Q1 of this year, compared to 29 in Q1 2025

Bell

People in Aviation—May 2026

Gregg Williams takes new role at Williams, AOPA has senior management changes

Training and Workforce

People May 2026

Horizon’s Cavorite X7 Hybrid-electric Aircraft Offers a Different VTOL Recipe

Fans inside the wings and a turboprop engine make this VTOL airplane stand out.

Rendering of Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X7 VTOL airplane

Aura Aero Eyes Military Training Contract For Integral S

Specific tender dependent on summer certification of tricycle-gear trainer

Training and Workforce

Red Integral S on ground

Textron Aviation Revenues Jump 22% in Q1

Textron Inc. plans to separate its Industrial segment and refocus as pure-play A&D company

Textron Aviation

Starr Safety Network Adds Honeywell FGV Approaches

Tool provides guidance for 100 airport runway ends

Honeywell FGV approaches join Starr Safety partnership

EFA Buys 90% Stake in MRO Provider Superior Air

Greece-based company will be able to expand into defense markets

Maintenance and Modifications

Superior Air in Greece

Soaring Jet-A Costs Spur SAF Pricing Questions

Amidst price spike, can SAF pull even?

SAF Flasks in lab

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