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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
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
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
Aircraft

Jefferies: Available Used Bizjet Inventory Dwindles

Available inventories are down 11% YOY overall and by 37% for younger models
A Gulfstream G650ER in flight
Aircraft

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