2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Customers can purchase Parrot's drone or add its AI Autopilot to their own UAVs.

Parrot Launches Military Drone for Ukraine Conflict, Plus AI Autopilot System for UAVs

Curt Epstein

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

X-1 users can now access the SMS platform directly

X-1FBO and Polaris Aero Partner on SMS Integration

Charles Alcock

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Six of the twin-engined rotorcraft will be operated by China Southern Airlines General Aviation

China’s Skyco Leasing Group Orders More H175 Helicopters

Amy Wilder

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Experts warn the privacy rule would thwart title searches, ‘crushing’ aircraft transactions

Aircraft Transaction Pros Air Concerns about Privacy NPRM

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

Agreement avoids 15% tariffs that go into effect for other products on August 1

U.S.-EU Trade Deal Spares Aerospace from Tariffs

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Company says new features enable better cross-team coordination

Polaris Aero Adds AI to Vocus Safety Platform

Kerry Lynch

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

MRO offering installation directly onsite or at customer facilities through strategic partnerships

Elevate MRO Adds Gogo to Installation Capabilities

Company has had a base in Costa Rica since 2015

Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 3500 to Costa Rica

Matt Thurber

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

Company plans to expand with avionics developments and by acquiring flight training firms

Aspen Avionics Key to Further Airo Group Developments

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Content Archive: July 2025

Parrot Launches Military Drone for Ukraine Conflict, Plus AI Autopilot System for UAVs

X-1FBO and Polaris Aero Partner on SMS Integration

China’s Skyco Leasing Group Orders More H175 Helicopters

Aircraft Transaction Pros Air Concerns about Privacy NPRM

U.S.-EU Trade Deal Spares Aerospace from Tariffs

Polaris Aero Adds AI to Vocus Safety Platform

Elevate MRO Adds Gogo to Installation Capabilities

Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 3500 to Costa Rica

Aspen Avionics Key to Further Airo Group Developments

King Schools Announces Scholarship Winners, New Courses

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