Content Archive: July 2026

Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Hits 700 Deliveries at Farnborough Airshow

Type has logged more than 390,000 flight hours
Bell’s 700th Bell 505 delivery went to a private VIP operator at Farnborough 2026, as the type surpasses 390,000 flight hours across more than 55 countries.
Accidents

Fuel Exhaustion Left King Air Crew Out of Time, Altitude

AFM prohibits takeoff with fuel in yellow caution band; instructor failed to supervise airspeed in pattern
A King Air came to rest after crashing on top of a hangar at New Century airfield in Gardner Kansas
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Launches Five Day Pre-buy Evaluations

Program also allows upgrades during the service event
Aircraft brokers can now access five-day pre-buy evaluations at Elliott Aviation, with options to add avionics, paint, interior, and lighting upgrades.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Zeiss Debuts New Approach to Cockpit and Cabin Displays

ProSight technology is being demonstrated at the Farnborough Airshow
Zeiss ProSight HUD
Maintenance and Modifications

Sweden Signs for Bombardier Defense Support Deal

10-year service agreement covers two preowned Swedish Global 6500s
Bombardier Global 6500
FBOs

L.A.-area FBO Joins Paragon Network

Move expands FBO network's West Coast coverage
Hollywood Burbank Jet Center
Aircraft

Eve 100 Starts Next Phase of Flight Testing

Two new customers sign deals for 46 provisional aircraft
Eve 100 at FIA 2026
Maintenance and Modifications

Prince Aviation Does Eight Engine Swaps in Five Days

Belgrade-based company specializes in Citation maintenance
technicians perfoming engine swap
Aircraft

USAF Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Flying Display at the Farnborough Airshow 2026

The multirole fighter impresses the crowds with its manueverability and speed.
Lockheed Martin F-35A flying at 2026 Farnborough Airshow
Aircraft

FDH Aero locks in PennAero’s fastener line

PennAero produced highly engineered fasteners and specialized components
PennAero fastener