Content Archive: September 2026

Regulations and Government

Congress OKs Stopgap Government Funding Measure

Move averts potential shutdown
US Capitol rotunda
Security

Aircraft Operators Face Rising Threats in Gulf and Russia

Security consultants are warning clients to increase vigilance
Training and Workforce

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Training with Project Skynapse

Evolving AI-augmented simulator-based approach to ‘gamify’ learning
Gripen F taking off from runway
Training and Workforce

Cutting 'Traveled Work' Delays At Spirit Critical To 737 Output

Spirit AeroSystems workers give Leeham News and Analysis the inside track
Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas
Accidents

NBAA Report Flags Powerplant, Collision Risks in Q2 Data

Six fatal accidents resulted in 22 fatalities in the quarter
FBOs

Universal Aviation Begins Operations in Saudi Arabia

Facility is company’s first in the Kingdom, with more on the way
Interior of new GAT in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Charter & Fractional

Priester Aviation Unifies Companies under One Brand

Elite Jets, MaxAir keep names, add Priester co-brand
Brent Moldowan
Engines

Rolls-Royce Completes $1 Billion Engine Site Upgrade

Improved engine production and test facilities are mainly focused on military programs
Rolls-Royce Indianapolis
Safety

ACSF Data Shows Stable Bizav Risk Amid 2026 Pressures

Altitude and course deviation, traffic proximity remain top categories
ACSF Graphic