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Cessna SkyCourier Scores First Military Sale

Five modified aircraft to support Belgian special operations forces

Artist's impression of SkyCourier in grey scheme, airborne

Gulf Flight Risks Continue Despite Iran Ceasefire

Aircraft operators warned to conduct real-time risk assessments

bizjet flying over Dubai

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

Nimbl Details Streamlined FAA LOA Approval Process

Process allows approvals before aircraft delivery date

Regulations and Government

Nimbl image silhouette of a person standing in a hangar door looking at an aircraft on the ramp

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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

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Pledges to Fix National Airspace System in Three Years

FAA Administrator expects some broken glass along the way.

Regulations and Government

Bryan Bedford, FAA Administrator at Verticon 2026

Radia’s Supersized Windrunner Freighter Aircraft Is Set To Be a Megalifter

Nine times the volume of a Boeing 747F.

rendering of Radia Windrunner loading F-16 fighter jets.

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Vietnam Helicopter Corp Orders Three More H225s

Offshore fleet renewal and expansion builds on long-lasting relationship with OEM

Two VNH-painted orange and blue H225s hovering above tarmac

White House Appoints Michael Graham as NTSB Vice Chair

Graham has served on the board since 2020 and was renominated for a term extending through 2030

NTSB member Michael Graham

FAA Improves Monitoring, but ATC Tower Staffing Lags

Audit makes three recommendations to improve monitoring

Regulations and Government

an air traffic control tower

FAA Prohibiting Side-by-side Approaches at KSFO

New protocol is a result of quality-assurance efforts

United Airlines arrival at KSFO

NASA’s X-59 Flight-test Program Now Gaining Momentum

Aircraft is prepping for fifth flight test

NASA X-59 supersonic demonstrator in flight

Electric Drives Could Cut Carbon From Airliner Taxiing

UK's Project Sonata is working towards a demonstration

Sustainability and Environment

Fly Dubai airliner

Houthi Escalation of Iran War Widens Danger to Aviation

Security analysts are warning operators to remain vigilant in Gulf conflict

Red Sea

Lithium-ion Battery Fires: Understanding Risks and Containment

On average, two lithium-ion battery thermal runaway events occur every week, mostly while aircraft are in cruise

explosion of a Lithium-ion battery installed in a mobile Bluetooth speaker

People in Aviation—April 2026

C.R. Sincock became president of Avfuel, Helen Hollis U.S. managing director for Luxaviation One.

People in aviation April 2026

Honeywell and Odys Develop Laila VTOL Anti-drone Platform

Partners seek to boost military options for countering drone threats

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Odys Aviation Leila uncrewed aircraft

Airbus Racer Expands Flight-test Envelope

Conclusion of first test campaign phase precedes scheduled ‘eco-mode’ operations

Airbus Racer mid flight

Experts Contemplate $200 per Barrel Oil as War Drags On

Analysts are anticipating record prices and major impacts for aviation

Fuel port with oil tankers

Potential First Op Deployment for G550-based EA-37Bs

Two U.S. ‘Compass Call’ aircraft make first landing at UK’s RAF Mildenhall

L3Harris G550 electronic warfare aircraft

ASDE-X Failed To Alert in LaGuardia Runway Collision

ARFF firetruck lacked transponder, NTSB confirms

NTSB investigators walk the scene of the Mar. 22 collision between an Air Canada Express plane and a firefighting vehicle on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport.

Indonesian Defense Ministry Orders 12 Pilatus PC-24s

Firm jet contract supported by LOI for 24 PC-21 trainers

PC-24 flying over blue ocean

House T&I Chairman Graves To Retire from Congress

Graves has been known as general aviation industry advocate

Regulations and Government

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri) took

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