Content Archive: September 2025

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Amprius Boosts U.S. Battery Production as Drone Market Surges

SiCore batteries now shipping from an expanded pilot line in Fremont, California
Amprius batteries
Aircraft

Report Finds Big Differences in SMS, Large Bizjet Markets

New report believes clean-sheet bizjets may fall into super-midsize or large categories
Business jets on a ramp
Aircraft

In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft

Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.
Skydrive eVTOL demonstrating at World Expo 2025
Environment

AINsight: Enhancing Sustainability Via Fuel and Oxygen

Higher diversion altitudes allowed by onboard oxygen use reduce aircraft fuel burn
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Completes Major Georgia Facility Expansion

The 12-month project increased the size by 60%
New expansion at StandardAero facility in Augusta, Georgia
Training and Workforce

CAE Inaugurates Bizav Training Center in Vienna

Newly opened CAE Vienna poised for growth
Official opening ceremony held at CAE Vienna
Avionics

GA, Bizav Surpass Airlines in CPDLC Participation

Airlines conduct more flights, but more GA aircraft are eligible to participate
A woman flies an aircraft
Aircraft

WingX: August Bizjet Activity in Record Territory

Nearly 328,000 flights were tops for the month since company began keeping score
Business jet on takeoff
Regulations and Government

GAO: Urgent Need for More Aviation Meteorologists

Watchdog recommends urgent action at FAA and NWS
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NATA Launches Cyber Insurance for Members

AssuredPartners Aerospace has partnered with NATA to create offering