Content Archive: April 2026

FBOs

Signature Aviation, Sixt Car Rental Partner in Europe

New service will debut at 31 locations
Luxury autos
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Association Backs Climbing Fast Campaign

Charter industry group is 17th association to commit to the advocacy partnership
The Air Charter Association
Aircraft

Vista Takes Delivery of First Global 8000 Upgrade

Bombardier to upgrade all 18 of Vista’s 7500s to the 8000
Vista Global 80000
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bose Celebrates 40 Years of ANR Aviation Headsets

Anniversary coincides with that of 1986 Voyager nonstop round-the-world flight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rosen Installs Record IFE Display in VVIP Widebody

Celestia cabin management system also installed on aircraft
Rosen completed what it termed the world's larges IFE display in an undisclosed VVIP widebody
Regulations and Government

U.S. House Overwhelmingly Approves Air Safety Alert Act

Bill addresses Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision near Washington National Airport
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Astronics Introduces Qi2 Wireless Charging, USB-C Port

Installable in a variety of locations, including seats, galleys, and crew rest areas
Astronics Qi2 wireless charger
Safety

Bizjet Incursion Triggers Air France Rejected Takeoff

Runway lights reportedly alerted pilots before ATC canceled takeoff clearance
The FAA is investigating after a business jet crossed into an Air France 777's path during takeoff at LAX, forcing the crew to reject departure April 8.
Maintenance and Modifications

Columbia Air Tapped for Daher Kodiak Sales and Service

Company adds utility turboprop to its portfolio
Kodiak 100 Series III
Maintenance and Modifications

DUST Identity Targets Counterfeit Aircraft Parts

Diamonds are an MRO’s best friend
DUST Identity diamond dust marker