Content Archive: September 2025

Training and Workforce

ERAU Launches Online Pathway for Rotorcraft Students

Helicopter students at PHA can now apply training to Embry-Riddle Worldwide credits
Panhandle Helicopter Academy hangar
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Rolls Out First Production Ascend

The OEM expects certification by the end of the year
First Cessna Ascend rollout
Accidents

Quartering Tailwind Landing Led to PC-12 Excursion

Aircraft was substantially damaged after overrunning runway at Las Vegas-area airport
Pilatus PC-12 accident
Engines

Rolls-Royce Retires Modified 747-200 Testbed

Unique aerial asset served for two decades
747 test aircraft taking off with additional fifth test engine
Engines

Conscious Seeks Funding for Hydrogen-electric Dash 8 Conversion

Dutch start-up is launching a $20 million Series A funding round
Conscious Aerospace hydrogen-electric propulsion system
Maintenance and Modifications

Two Decades On, Bombardier’s Parts Hubs Near Milestones

Chicago is nearing 10 million parts shipped while Frankfurt is close to 1.5 million
Bombardier Frankfurt parts hub 20th anniversary celebration
Fuel

Creed Fuels Expands into Aviation To Serve Rural Ops

Company focusing on unbranded FBOs and agriculture
Creed Fuels generic image
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Piper M-Class Owner Group Partners with Insurance Firm

Association membership equals discounts on coverage costs
Piper M600 on takeoff
Avionics

Garmin Adds Sherpa Air as Service, Installation Center

Company plans to develop upgrades for Part 25 aircraft
Sherpa Air hangar
Safety

Honeywell Expands Runway Safety Toolset with Surf-A

Surf-A FAA approval is expected in 2026
The Honeywell testbed 757 aircraft in Kansas City, Missouri