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Noemi Reveals Multi-mission Strategy for Electric Amphibious Aircraft

Start-up eyes firefighting, skydiving, military markets
Noemi firebomber
Maintenance and Modifications

Mexico Approves HondaJet APMG S Upgrade Program

Package is available for classic and earlier modified models
HondaJet APMG S upgrade program
Sustainability and Environment

IBA Shows Carbon Intensity Dip but Emissions Still Rising

Airlines are improving operational efficiency but not cutting total carbon
IBA carbon intensity data
Engines

Vertical Starts Tests with Hybrid-electric Powertrain

Hybrid version of Valo VTOL aircraft will have longer range and more payload
Vertical Aerospace Hybrid Propulsion Evaluation Rig
Regulations and Government

Graham, Edwards Get Senate Nods for NTSB, DOT Posts

Graham was approved for another NTSB term, Edwards for an assistant secretary position
U.S. Capitol
Sustainability and Environment

Swedish SAF Project Receives Major Funding Boost

The €21 million award will support design and engineering work
Artist rendering of Project SkyKraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

New Program Rewards Kodiak Training with Insurance Cut

Members must join KOPS and complete training with 11 Aviation
A group of pilots sit in a hangar facing a Kodiak airplane, listening to speakers
Avionics

Garmin Adds Mexico, Bahamas To FliteCharts, SafeTaxi

Charts available for avionics or EFB app
Garmin SafeTaxi chart
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Citation Ascend Is the Ultimate XLS

A logical upgrade brings new avionics and a refreshed cabin to the classic jet
Textron Aviation Citation Ascend
Avionics

Merlin Introduces Condor Autonomy Platform for Large Freighters

Boston start-up targets freighter conversion market with new offering
Boeing 747 freighter
Aircraft

Tecnam’s P2012 Traveller Piston Twin Aircraft Gets the VIP Interior Touch

Less expensive than a turboprop, the P2012 VIP is a niche within a niche.
Tecnam P2012 VIP at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026
FBOs

Another FBO Says No to FIFA Special Event Fees

Banyan Air Service in Fort Lauderdale expects to host seven game crowds
Banyan Air Service FBO at KFXE
Safety

UPRTA Sets Free Quarterly Webinars, Fall Safety Summit

First webinar scheduled for June 17 covers unified upset recovery strategy
A King Air in an upset attitude viewed from the tail
Aircraft

Otto Aerospace Freezes Phantom 3500 Jet Design

Preliminary design review supports goal of super-midsize performance
Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500
Airports

JetNet Webinar Considers World Cup Industry Impact

The tournament will begin next month at 16 venues across North America
FIFA World Cup 2026
Training and Workforce

IBAC Adds Six Industry Partners from Four Continents

Program now includes 31 organizations across five continents
Generic bizjet
ATC

FAA Cuts 2,000 from Certified Controller Goal in 2026 Plan

New plan suggests a necessary full certified professional controller target of 12,563, down from 14,633 in the 2025 plan
Controller at Dulles International Airport (Photo: Bill Carey)
Accidents

NTSB: Drug Detection Up among Pilots Killed in Accidents

Study examined toxicology results from 2018 through 2022
Percent of fatally injured pilots with positive toxicology findings by drug type, 1990–2022 (NTSB graphic).
Charter & Fractional

FlyEpic Showcasing E1000 To Build Fractional Momentum

Company launched operations this year
airplane flying over water
Aircraft

Sarla's eVTOL Aircraft Plans Boosted By IndiGo Investment

Venture capital arm of Indian airline says it is not planning eVTOL air taxi services
Sarla Aviation Shunya VTOL aircraft
Safety

OpsGroup Warns Pilots To Check LPV Approach Notams

Problem stems from design of missed approach segments
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Uprooting Your Kids May Be the Best Landing

Not grabbing the opportunity could lead to stagnant career progression
moving boxes
Maintenance and Modifications

VSE Completes $2B Acquisition of Precision Aviation Group

Combined entity spans 61 locations across eight countries, including 48 repair facilities and 11 distribution centers
Precision Aviation Group distribution services display
Training and Workforce

Panel: Those Not Using AI in Bizav Will Be Left Behind

AI is a force multiplier than can help companies expand and grow
AI in business aviation panel at FABA 2026
Safety

Smoke and Fire Events a Hot Topic at BASS 2026

Training is needed to prepare pilots for these high-risk challenges
Lisa Sasse, David Wroth, Nate Klatt, Jim Zanino
Regulations and Government

Two Join AOPA Board as Bylaws Review Continues

Members have until June 5 to comment on proposed bylaw changes
AOPA HQ in Maryland, from the air
Sustainability and Environment

EU Rules Risk Energy-intensive SAF Production Strategies

Chalmers University of Technology urges expanded focus on gasification
Aircraft alongside wood-chip
Accidents

U.S. Air Force Rescues All 11 from Ditched King Air

Mission completed via nine hoists in 3- to 5-foot seas
Combat King II rescues 11 survivors after a King Air ditched off the coast of Florida
Charter & Fractional

CharterBlast Launches To Connect Operators with Customers

Technology platform is affiliate of CrewBlast
CharterBlast mobile app
Sustainability and Environment

Report: SAF Has Benefits Beyond Just Environmental

Geopolitical upheaval to the global oil market highlights SAF need
Sustainable aviation fuel refinery