Content Archive: June 2026

Avionics

GFD Picks Universal Avionics for Learjet 35A/36A Upgrade

Modification replaces original instrumentation with glass cockpit displays
Universal Avionics and GFD agreement
Airports

Palm Beach Airport Undergoing State-mandated Rebrand

ICAO code for KPBI is changing to KDJT
Palm Beach International Airport
FBOs

PrivatPort Expands FBO Network and Opens Dubai Ops Center

Swissport is investing in its rebranded executive aviation support unit
PrivatPort executive aviation handling
Aircraft

Embraer Touts Counter-UAS Role for A-29N Super Tucano

Light attack aircraft is evolving beyond existing NATO-standard variant
Grey A-29N in flight
Sustainability and Environment

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant Opens in Washington State

Facility uses renewable electricity to produce sustainable fuel from air
Twelve's SAF refinery in Moses Lake, Washington
Operations

Challenger 601 Lands on Nigeria Highway after Go-around

Airport’s runway is nearly 12,000 feet long versus the 7,000-foot road
Challenger 601 taking off from road in Nigeria
Aircraft

IADA Recognizes 16 More as Certified Aircraft Brokers

Latest certified brokers bring the total number recognized under the IADA program to 233
adobe stock
Aircraft

GJC Raises $659M in Securities for Bizjet Financing

Financier has securitized $6.7 billion thanks to nine BJETS offerings
Global Jet Capital CEO Vivek Kaushal
Operations

Hop-A-Jet Expanding Managed Fleet to New Types

First addition is a Cessna Citation X
Hop-A-Jet Cessna Citation X business jet
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Honeywell Aerospace Cleared for June 29 Stock Spinoff

Honeywell board approved aerospace unit’s separate Nasdaq listing
Honeywell Aerospace 757 flying test bed