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Charter & Fractional

Broker ONEflight Pauses Charter Sales Activity

Jet card buyers might not have any recompense for their investments
ONEflight International
Rotorcraft

Aero Asset: Twin-engine Helicopter Sales Activity Up

Pricing on heavy twins reached a five-year high in the first half
Sikorsky S-92 in flight
Safety

Ex-astronaut Touts Operational Excellence at CJP Confab

Preparation and judgement key for aviators
Retired NASA astronaut Butch Willmore
Safety

FAA Order Lays Groundwork for Unified Agency SMS

Order follows creation of Aviation Safety Management Office earlier this year
FAA building, Washington DC
Training and Workforce

Pathfinder Places Loft H125 VR Simulator in Anchorage

With 360-viewing, the device gives pilots a realistic picture of the outside world
Pathfinder Aviation Airbus AStar helicopter
Security

Osprey Warns of Increased Security Risk and Fuel Prices

Attacks by Houthi forces in Saudi Arabia pose new threats
Saudi Arabian map
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Beamed Power Could Keep Solar Aircraft Aloft in Winter

BAE Systems unit gets $21.2 million to test the idea with PHASA-35
PHASA-35
Rotorcraft

Louisiana Rotor Pathway Advances Rotorcraft Careers

Program started with Utah and North Dakota
Airbus Helicopters H215 Super Puma helicopter
Training and Workforce

Safety, Leadership Development Courses Added to BACE

Course fees include NBAA-BACE 2026 registration
NBAA said its 2026 NBAA-BACE Professional Development Program lineup includes four new courses designed to strengthen leadership and safety culture.
FBOs

Eastern Oklahoma Airport To Add New Terminal

The facility will be the airport’s first purpose-built for customer service
artist rendering of planned terminal at KOKM
Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive Ribbon-cutting Set for Raleigh Headquarters

Ceremony scheduled for September 30 at 5 p.m.
FlyExclusive Raleigh office
Charter & Fractional

Charter Operators Navigate Europe’s Summer Slot Scramble

As a manic Mediterranean peak season ends, European charter demand remains robust
Pushback vehicle prepares to move white business jet on apron
Aircraft

ACJ: Strong Large-aircraft Market Growth Ahead in Asia

Research finds most financiers and brokers in Asia see market demand increasing
Airbus Corporate Jets ACJTwoTwenty
Maintenance and Modifications

Applying AI to Drill Into MROs’ Supply Chain Bottlenecks

Company says maintenance providers need a way to count the real cost of delivery delays
Centrum AI
Training and Workforce

CrewBlast Co-Pilot AI Tool Analyzes Candidate Feedback

Reports flag pay, schedule, relocation friction points
a computer screen showing CrewBlast
Training and Workforce

Farnborough Airport Recruits More Operations Trainees

London-area airport is starting its third training program
Farnborough Airport
FBOs

Universal Aviation Now Offers Hangar Space in Costa Rica

Company operates the GAT at Juan Santamaría International Airport
aircraft hangar
Safety

Onboard Battery Events Jump 15% as Power Bank Use Grows

Expert advises on dangers, preparation for lithium battery incidents
David Wroth, v-p of standards, technology, and operations for the nonprofit safety organization UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE).
Airports

Autonomous Tech Used in Puerto Rico Runway Project

The Aguadilla development includes a 10,800-foot runway
Compaction rollers on runway bed at Aguadilla
Charter & Fractional

NW Missouri Aero Group Acquires ATD Flight Systems

Founder’s daughter remains part of ownership group
In-house maintenance and detailing crew prepare two of the aircraft for a late-night departure.
Aircraft

Britten-Norman Targets Eight New-build Islanders Annually

UK production expansion follows inaugural flight of latest Bembridge-built unit
Britten-Norman Islander
Charter & Fractional

Court Denies Review Petition for Nicholas Air Pilot Case

Complaint centered on raising issues in briefs to preserve them
Aircraft

Bizjet Market Value To Reach $60B per Year in Next Decade

Market estimated to grow from $27 billion in 2025 to more than $60.5 billion
Phenom 100
Accidents

NBC News Helicopter Crashes in LA, Killing Three

Helicopter was covering a fatal collision between an SUV and bus when it went down
Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a press conference near the scene of the crashes on September 15
Regulations and Government

GAO: FAA Progressing on ATC Reform, but Needs Better Schedule

GAO report criticized implementation of new air traffic control system
GAO report airport tower
FBOs

Signature Aviation Expands KVNY Footprint with FBO Buy

The addition gives Signature three locations on the field
Lobby interior at Former Castle & Cooke KVNY terminal
Regulations and Government

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Certification Bill

Approved by committee, the legislation now goes to the House floor
U.S. Capitol
Safety

NTSB Chair Expresses Concern over Safety Bill Inaction

Homendy spoke during ALPA’s Air Safety Forum
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy
Airports

$1.1 Billion in AIP Grants Funds U.S. Airport Upgrades

Federal funding covers 280 grants across 46 states
Rotorcraft

Nepal Relief Efforts Need More Support and Coordination

Local rotorcraft industry leader urges international partners to get involved in crisis
Nepal army helicopter