Content Archive: September 2026

Regulations and Government

China’s Aridge Set to Trial eVTOL Flights in the UAE

Aridge and Ras Al Khaimah officials will establish a regulatory sandbox for flight trials
Aridge flight in Abu Dhabi
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Cautions That Inspections Be Done by Mechanics

Information for Operators clarifies what pilots can and can’t do
FAA InFO 26015 about pilots conducting inspections
Maintenance and Modifications

Central Flying Invites Customers To View Mx Status

In-house-developed system serves all stakeholders involved in supporting aircraft
Central Flying Service's MX Tailwinds
Accidents

Libyan Officials Investigate Latitude Runway Overrun

Three crew survived crash on empty leg charter trip from Istanbul
Misrata Airport Citation crash
Safety

NATA Ground Handling Safety Symposium Reaches a Decade

The conference spanned two days for the first time in its history
NATA president and CEO Curt Castagna addresses the audience
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Rolls Out First German F-35A Fighter

First fighter due to arrive in-country in late 2027
F-35 in hangar against graphics on screen
Aircraft

Embraer Delivers First Praetor 600E Ahead of Schedule

Launch customer Flexjet accepts first of the upgraded super-midsize jets
Embraer Praetor 600E in flight
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Canada Looks To Extend 100% Expensing to Aircraft

Measure would be effective Sept. 15, 2026
Challenger 300 business jet
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Build the Bridge before They Leave

“Thirty years of judgment does not fit neatly into an exit interview”
back of head of old man
Training and Workforce

NBAA Taps Interim Head as Bolen Seeks Medical Treatment

S-v-p Dan Hubbard takes the reins with BACE looming
NBAA interim chief operations officer Dan Hubbard