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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Apcela, Liberty Partners Team on Bizav Wi-Fi Upgrades

Field-approval installations available for a variety of classic business jets
Apcela Dual ATG connectivity system
Safety

AINsight: Unlicensed Activity in Aviation

Pilot certification and experience lapses lead to two fatal accidents
Aircraft

Used Jets: Vibrant Seller’s Market with Enduring Demand

A panel at NBAA’s Northeast Regional examined the market dynamics
Rolland Vincent moderating business jet market panel
ATC

FAA Eyeing AI, Machine Learning To Optimize Airspace, Scheduling

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlined vision to move FAA into the future
Bryan Bedford at Royal Aeronautical Society talk in Washington, D.C.
Sustainability and Environment

Swiss OEM Pilatus Studies Composite Scrap Recycling

Novel approach could transform prepreg scraps into new aircraft components
Hands hold a bit of construction material with a pile of scraps below
Avionics

Tamarack Aerospace Announces AirConnect IFC for Citations

System includes aircraft-grade cabin Wi-Fi distribution, certified electrical integration
Cessna CitationJet
Engines

Engine Foam Wash Prevents Damage and Reduces Fuel Burn

Turbofan wash cycle takes between four and eight hours
GE Aerospace foam wash
Aircraft

Hyundai Will Make Landing Gear for Vertical’s eVTOL

Korean auto maker is partnering with UK engineering group Stirling Dynamics
Vertical Aerospace and Hyundai WAI
Airports

EASA Bulletin Warns About Jet-A Versus Jet A-1 Issue

Could affect airports in Europe, Africa, Australia, India, and Southeast Asia
jet-A fuel tanks on airport
Sustainability and Environment

Beta and Signature Aviation Conclude Florida AAM Demo

Hot and humid testing follows cold tests earlier this year
Beta Alia CX300 on Signature Ramp
Aircraft

Eve eVTOL Advances Toward Transition After 59 Flights

Hover and low-speed phase complete in Brazil
Eve Air Mobility's eVTOL engineering prototype in flight
Aircraft

Eclipse 500/550 Supplier RAS Liquidating and Closing

Manufacturer and repair station for critical components plans to destroy all tooling
Resurgent Aviation Solutions Eclipse 500 jet
Aircraft

Aura Aero Builds Aircraft Family of Two-seat Trainers and Regional Airliners

It already has one aircraft certified with EASA, and two more on the way.
Rendering of Aura Aero family of aircraft in flight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

EASA Grants Major Change Privilege to Lufthansa Technik

Company can approve own STCs for Airbus A320ceo cabin modifications
Lufthansa Technik’s Design Organisation
Charter & Fractional

Vista Takes Global 8000 to China as Regional Traffic Surges

Greater China flight activity up 32% in 2025
Vista Global 8000
Aircraft

Regent Demonstrates Off-grid Charging for Seagliders

Demo expands charging options beyond port infrastructure
A rendering shows a Seaglider tethered to modular battery storage units on a remote beach, illustrating the off-grid charging concept.
Aircraft

Kazakh Operator Inks Deal for 50 AutoFlight eVTOLs

Partners plan air taxi services near Almaty
AutoFlight in Kazakhstan
Aircraft

Bombardier Marks Milestone Supersonic Global 8000 Flight

Global 8000 is fastest business jet on the market with an MMO of Mach 0.95
Bombardier Global 8000
Maintenance and Modifications

UK Avionics Shop Tapped for Innovative Aerosystems Work

The company can provide approved repair and overhaul services for certain equipment
Company officials shaking hands
Aircraft

First King Air 360 Headed to Mongolia in Late 2027

Aircraft will support tourism and VIP commuter services
A King Air 360 in flight
Charter & Fractional

UK Charter Operator Zenith Declared Insolvent

Biggin Hill-based company operated several Learjets
Zenith Aviation
Maintenance and Modifications

DAS and AQRD Partner on Phenom 300 Engine Inlet Fix

Repair involves replacement of 700 rivets and a detailed inspection
DAS Aviation Embraer Phenom 300 engine inlet repair
Maintenance and Modifications

FDH Unites Hardware, Electronics Divisions at Bengaluru

New site to be led by Adhavan Kamalanathan and Victor Bharath
FDH Aero
Safety

FAA Progressing on NTSB KDCA Recommendations, but Much To Do

Agency has checked off a few recommendations but many are in process from NTSB’s KDCA investigation
FAA headquarters sign
Regulations and Government

NBAA Head Touts Safety, ATC Advocacy at New York Regional

Event hosted at the Million Air FBO at Westchester County Airport
NBAA head Ed Bolen at Northeast Regional Forum
Aircraft

Jean-Christophe Gallagher Named Next CEO of Ontic

Outgoing CEO Gareth Hall will transition to executive chairman role
Jean-Christophe Gallagher
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pro Star Installing Starlink at Customer Locations

On-The-Fly program saves owners from having to fly airplane to MRO’s facility
Pro Star Aviation
Safety

Bird Strike Prevention Radar Deployed in South Africa

Radar provides 360-degree coverage with 15-kilometer range
Still from video clip on Robin Radar site
Maintenance and Modifications

Steiner Aviation Expands Facility for Midsize Jet Mx

New 12,000-sq-ft hangar now operational at Akron-Canton
Steiner Aviation International
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Brings Drone Aircraft Inspections to U.S.

The company partnered on the technology in 2023
Drone conducting aircraft exterior inspection