Content Archive: June 2026

Aircraft

Beta and Surf Air Launch Electric Flight Trials in Hawaii

Six-week campaign tests inter-island cargo and passenger routes
The Alia CX300 CTOL (registration N401NZ) carries Surf Air branding while flying a demonstration route over Hawaii.
Rotorcraft

Belgium Accepts First Airbus H145M Helicopter

20 units on order as part of Armed Forces and Federal Police fleet renewal plan
Black H145M in flight
Sustainability and Environment

SAF Book-and-claim Could Cover Non-EU Airports

EBAA praises ‘encouraging direction’ amid ongoing lobbying efforts
Overview of front page of EASA sustainability portal website
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

DARPA's X-65 CRANE Project Moves Closer To First Flight

Experimental uncrewed aircraft set to evaluate active flow control mid-air
Novel triangular wing being fitted to X-65 fuselage
Regulations and Government

Hong Kong Officials Start eVTOL Aircraft Flight Trials

Transport and safety agencies are exploring plans for China's low-altitude economy
AutoFlight eVTOL aircraft
Rotorcraft

Flight Training in the LAPD H125 AStar Loft Dynamics Helicopter Simulator

Nearly as good as the real thing, and a lot less expensive.
LAPD H125 Loft Dynamics Simulator
Training and Workforce

Maintenance Apprentices Graduate from ExecuJet Program

Trainees have started full-time work in Kuala Lumpur facility
ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia Kuala Lumpur facility
Sustainability and Environment

EU Court Overturns Bizav’s Sustainability Criteria Exclusion

European General Court says business aviation should be part of “green taxonomy”
Dassault Aviation jet with SAF
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Nomad Technics Completes BBJ Maintenance, Cabin Refresh

12-year inspection, landing gear overhaul, and a series of cabin and avionics upgrades included
BBJ parked on the ramp
Maintenance and Modifications

Skyservice Expands Bombardier ASF Network to Vancouver

Move supports Global and Challenger business jet operators
Bombardier has designated Skyservice’s CYVR facility an Authorized Service Facility, expanding MRO support for Global and Challenger operators on the West Coast.