Content Archive: September 2026

Safety

FAA Rescinding Cessna Citation Single-pilot Exemptions

Action comes after a review found widespread noncompliance and safety issues
Citation jet bird strike through flock of birds
Regulations and Government

Senate OKs Bill To Encourage Aviation Mental Health Care

Similar bill passed House
US Capitol rotunda
Aircraft

KlasJet Wins FAA Approval for U.S. ACMI Operations

Company targets seasonal peaks and capacity shortfalls
Boeing 737 from the rear, on the ground
Charter & Fractional

Proposed FAA Penalty Against Aery Aviation Is Withdrawn

Company fought back and elected not to settle
Aery Aviation president Scott Beale
Regulations and Government

Canada Issues Guidance for Single-pilot SOP Mandate

Guidance calls for hard weather triggers, no-fault turnarounds
ATC

FAA Gets SMART To Improve Airspace Congestion

Tool will help predict where pinch points in the National Airspace System may arise
Rendering of the FAA's SMART center
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Introduces Online AOG Technician Map

The interactive map shows operators where to find 24/7 assistance
West Star Aviation's AOG technician map
Aircraft

Vertical Expands UK eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing Site

Expanded facility at Cotswold Airport precedes final mass-production location
Vertical VX4 prototype being rolled into new hangar
Charter & Fractional

JSX Backs Heart’s Hybrid-electric ES-36 Redesign

Heart drops the ES-30 model as JSX signs for up to 100 ES-36 airplanes
JSX ES-36 render
Safety

Thales Opens Center To Elevate Safety Culture

Facility initially serves Bordeaux campus but will expand to other locations
Thales Flight Safety Center