Content Archive: July 2025

Regulations and Government

Budget Bill Provides $12.5B for ATC, 100% Depreciation

ATC funding recieved broad support
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Plans Record AirVenture Static Display

Oshkosh exhibit to span jets, props, and electric aircraft
SkyCourier freighter variant in flight
Aircraft

Bombardier Opens Montreal Innovation and Design Center

New facility accelerates cabin design and testing
Bombardier innovation and design center in Montreal
Avionics

WMI Acquires Cloud Instrumentation Firm SPEC

Acquisition enhances WMI’s airborne atmospheric research capabilities
SPEC Instruments
Environment

4Air’s SAF Registry Hits Major Milestone

Assure provides life cycle SAF use tracking
SAF tanker at loading rack
Training and Workforce

Coptersafety Expands Simulator Fleet with H175 and H145

New sims expected to be certified Level D by multiple regulatory authorities
Coptersafety facility outside view
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Embry-Riddle Freshman Wins Flexjet Cabin Design Contest

Design to be installed in Gulfstream G650
Sohn Flexjet interior design rendering
Safety

FAA Urges Genav Operators To Complete Activity Survey

Survey data underpins safety metrics and policy decisions
GA survey image
Operations

Air Care Alliance President Jim Hesseman Dies at 73

“He approached every mission with humility, compassion, and care”
Jim Hesseman, president of Air Care Alliance
Aircraft

Air One eVTOL Is Poised for Both Uncrewed and Private Pilot Roles

Early use cases include logistics operations with expanded cargo volume
Air One eVTOL aircraft