Content Archive: June 2026

Aircraft

Bombardier Global 8000 Fleet Expands to Africa

First African delivery goes to Nigerian-based BUA Group
Bombardier Global 8000
Fuel

Air bp Marks Centennial of Aircraft Refueling Service

Energy group supported flight pioneers in the 1920s
Air bp refuelling in 1927
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault Gets STC for Gogo Galileo on Falcon 7X/8X

HDX antenna provides download speeds up to 60 Mbps
Gogo Galileo approved on Falcon 7X/8X
Engines

How Hydrogen Can Generate Electricity To Power Aircraft

A simple explanation of how hydrogen fuel cells work for aircraft.
Hydrogen fuel cell demonstrator at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026
Rotorcraft

Avincis Orders Up to 30 Airbus, Leonardo Helicopters

Deliveries will take place from 2028 through 2031
Avincis AW169 helicopter
Safety

New Report Urges Closer Scrutiny of Crew Radiation Risk

The report says current measuring, monitoring, and education are insufficient
Pilot in jet cockpit
Aircraft

AfBAA Begins Landmark African Bizav Research Project

The group's initial findings will be presented in September
AfBAA
Training and Workforce

Aviation Workforce Grant Application Deadline Approaches

FAA is furnishing $1,000 grants for pilot and maintenance workforce development
Inside a CAE simulator
Airports

Nebraska Airport Undergoes Major Runway Rehab

The $100 million project will rebuild 12,900-foot Runway 18/36
Work on Runway 18/36 on at KLNK
Aircraft

NASA’s X-59 Reaches Mission Performance of Mach 1.4

NASA is expanding the envelope as it readies aircraft for supersonic flight over communities
NASA X-59