Content Archive: April 2026

Aircraft

Bristow and Electra Test Ultra Short Aircraft in Norway

Testing to begin mid-2027 at Norwegian airports
Bristow and Electra signed a contract with Norwegian authorities to test the hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft starting mid-2027 at airports in northern Norway.
Training and Workforce

Global Aviation Orders Five Elixir+ Training Aircraft

French manufacturer displays new version of two-seat trainer at Aero Friedrichshafen show
Elixir+
Aircraft

Volocopter Launches Ultralight Version Two-Seat eVTOL

German company still aims to certify higher-spec VoloCity model in 2027
VoloXPro eVTOL
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aura Aero Unveils Reconfigured ERA Cabin Concept

19-seat electric regional aircraft also available in eight-seat executive layout
8 seater layout ERA
Training and Workforce

Atlantic Aviation Partners on Chicago Student Outreach

The FBO chain give students bizav career exposure
Barrington Irving and students in front of business jet
Avionics

EASA Approves Multiple Garmin Avionics Retrofits

Products offer improved functionality and capabilities
Garmin Perspective+ in Europe
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Plans European Parts Facility Expansion

Facility expansion adds 1,000 sq m this year
Textron Aviation plans to expand its European distribution center by 1,000 square meters, increasing parts inventory by 5,000 items to improve fulfillment.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

ForeFlight Launches Aircraft Insurance Marketplace

Goal is to make the process similar to buying car coverage
Jeppesen ForeFlight insurance
Fuel

Titan Aviation Fuels: Europe Facing Fuel Shortages

Company is leveraging new technogies to avert customer impact
Titan Aviation Fuels International CEO Daniel Coetzer
Charter & Fractional

Tuvoli Notches Record Bookings in March, Topping $100M

Company has surpassed $3 billion in transactions
Tuvoli mobile platform