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Regulations and Government

NBAA Reschedules 2026 Northeast Regional

Typically held in early June, the event will now be in mid-May
Static display at NBAA Westchester Regional
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Expands Europe Access with CaptainJet

Clients gain broader international aircraft access
PlaneSense and CaptainJet collaboration delivers seamless, world-class private aviation services, providing clients with global access and exceptional travel experiences.
Regulations and Government

House Panel To Consider Supersonic, FAA Shutdown Funding Bills

Supersonic bill calls for FAA to issue new regs in a year
U.S. Capitol
Charter & Fractional

Airble Launches Jetpooling Charter Option

New tool lets travelers split charter costs in Canada
Airble screenshots
FBOs

Universal Aviation Toluca Scores IS-BAH Stage 2

The company now has its sights set on Stage 3
Universal Aviation Toluca
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Archer Aviation Establishes UK Aerospace Engineering Hub

U.S. company has recruited Vertical Aerospace’s engineering director
Archer Anduril GKN Aerospace
Aircraft

Wisk’s Gen 6 Autonomous Air Taxi Makes First Flight

Boeing-backed eVTOL developer launches highly anticipated flight test campaign
Wisk Gen 6 first flight
Aircraft

For eVTOL Pioneers Like Joby, the Gulf Region Is a Land of Opportunity

Joby Aviation has already been testing its aircraft in the region.
Joby eVTOL aircraft flying in the United Arab Emirates
Avionics

ForeFlight Cuts CFI Discount, Adds Referral Program

Up to 100% off is available to instructors when their students sign up
ForeFlight electronic flight bag
Rotorcraft

Quanta Services Acquires Billings Flying Service

Montana-based company operates Chinooks for aerial firefighting, utility, and construction work
Billings Flying Service CH-47 Chinook
Safety

Bedford Vows Continued Vigilance Regardless of NDAA

Bedford testifies before Congress for first time
Republic Airways president Bryan Bedford
Aircraft

Dassault Appears Poised To Start Falcon 10X Flight Testing

A published image of a 10X prototype in Bordeaux appears to show ground tests underway
Dassault Falcon 10X
Charter & Fractional

Charter Exec Urges Operators To Prep for AI

Greg Johnson AI is coming to the charter market sooner than people think
Omni Air Transport generic charter photo
Aircraft

Smartflyer Targets 2026 First Flight for SF-1 Electric Aircraft

Swiss start-up plans all-electric, hybrid-electric and hydrogen-electric versions
Smartflyer SF-1
Sustainability and Environment

Green Taxi Targets Hybrid-electric Airliner Taxiing By 2027

U.S. start-up has applied to the FAA for its first supplemental type certificate
Green Taxi Aerospace
Aircraft

WAI Sets Keynote Roster for Dallas Conference in 2026

Nicole Malachowski, Jennifer Homendy, Alex Marren, and Stephanie Chung to Address WAI attendees
Women in Aviation International
Regulations and Government

Senators Move To Strike Measure Easing Military ADS-B Mandate

Sec 373 of the NDAA essentially reverts ADS-B requirements back to previous mandates
U.S. Capitol at night
Aircraft

UrbanLink Preorders MD Aircraft’s eViator Electric Commuter

Letter of agreement covers 20 of the nine-seat aircraft
MD Aircraft MDA1 eViator
Aircraft

Bombardier Nabs $400M Canadian Deal for Global 6500s

Delivery of the Global 6500s to the Royal Canadian Air Force is slated for mid-2027
Global 6500 in flight with Canadian livery
Sustainability and Environment

Jetex-Azzera Tie-up Boosts SAF Traceability in Mideast

Jetex’s investment enabled Azzera to conclude an $800,000 capital raise
Accidents

NTSB Pins September CJ4 Accident on Maintenance

Pin not seated far enough forward for retention
Image from NTSB report showing right wing damage
Aircraft

Pegasus Advances as First Aircraft Lands in Germany

Hamburg facility begins SIGINT mission system work
The modified Bombardier Global 6000 for the PEGASUS airborne SIGINT mission undergoing flight trials ahead of transfer to Germany.
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Navigating Screening Medical Testing for Pilots

Preventative testing can help pilots avoid bigger problems later on
stethoscope
Charter & Fractional

U.S. Air Charter Activity Robust, but Lags 2021 Peak

Part 135 sector remains healthy overall
Article image
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviation Insurer: Expect Rates To Begin Climb in 2026

2025 was the worst big-loss year for aviation in more than a decade
Omni Air Transport generic charter photo
Charter & Fractional

Berkshire Hathaway Expands NetJets CEO’s Leadership Role

Adam Johnson will continue as NetJets CEO while overseeing 32 consumer products, service, and retailing companies
Adam Johnson
Safety

Critics Say NDAA Could Undermine D.C. Airspace Safety

Legislation would allow waivers for transponder use, and it doesn’t require ADS-B
Reagan National Airport helicopter zone and route modifications
FBOs

Air Elite FBO Network Adds Two More Members

Additions serve the UK and Colombia
Aerosupport FBO Hangars at Bogotá, Colombia
Training and Workforce

Elevate(her) Group Expands Women’s Advocacy Mission

UK-based group has exhibited at airshows in Dubai and China
Elevate(her) group
Aircraft

Bombardier’s Latest Global 8000 Business Jet Enters Service

Bombardier claims the aircraft sets a new bar.
First Bombardier Global 8000 at Toronto assembly plant