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Training and Workforce

In-Flight Crew Connections Outlines Hiring Strategies

Urges flight departments to pay more attention to staffing issues
business jet engine maintenance
Training and Workforce

Final Flight: Passionate Pilot Michael Donahoe Sr. Dies

Patriarch of a flying family put a fleet of business aircraft to work
Michael Donahoe Sr.
Sustainability and Environment

Business Aviation Groups Demand Emissions Policy Changes

EBAA and GAMA say changes to Europe's emissions trading scheme are unfair
Business aircraft at Geneva Airport
Fuel

Fuel Prices Reach Six-month Peak in September

Middle East stalemate continues to crimp fuel supplies
Aircraft fueling
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Northrop Grumman Starts Flying Talon Blue Combat Drone

Autonomous vehicle could compete for U.S. Air Force collaborative combat aircraft program
Uncrewed aircraft getting airborne from runway, hangar in background
Operations

Jeppesen Launches Initial ForeFlight Airflow AI Agents

First use cases are for airlines, with business aviation and defense to follow
Jeppesen ForeFlight Airflow Augmented Ops Control
Regulations and Government

Jury Sides with Aerosonic in Joby Trade Secrets Case

Probe maker wins $116.9 million verdict against eVTOL developer
Joby’s eVTOL flies at sunset
Charter & Fractional

Jet Card Rates Down Both Sequentially and YOY in Q3

Turboprop category leads declines after OneFlight pause
Aircraft

IADA: Strong Demand in Tight Preowned Bizjet Market

Long OEM backlogs are one of the factors spurring the crunch
Embraer Praetor 600
Safety

Wyvern Pushing Safety as Hot Topic during NBAA-BACE

Wyvern COO Andy Day is incoming chair of NBAA’s safety committee
Charter & Fractional

ACJ Says Family Offices Drive Private Aviation Growth

96% of executives surveyed have increased private aircraft use over the past two years
Airbus Corporate Jets private aviation survey
Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Opens Dedicated Tewkesbury UK MRO Facility

Part of a $30 million investment, the facility consolidates company capabilities
Ontic opens Tewkesbury facility in UK
Operations

Gulf Bizav Pushes Ahead after Iran War Disruption

MedAire widens regional footprint while MEBAA chairman says December show will go on
MedAire / MEBAA
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Volare Aviation Refurbishment Transforms Challenger 604

Design includes matte exterior paint, full interior refurbishment, and upgraded avionics
Volare Aviation's Challenger 604 business jet refurbishment
Aircraft

Nagpur Selected For Indian C-390 Assembly Facility

Localized production of Embraer’s multi-mission airlifter still subject to contract win
Embraer KC-390 at Singapore Airshow 2026
Regulations and Government

Charter Operators Grapple with Mexico’s FDR Requirements

Light to midsize jets typically aren’t equipped with FDRs
Aircraft

Aircraft Researchers Group To Again Host Connect Event at NBAA-BACE

Event allows for casual, in-person networking
Aircraft Research Group happy hour at NBAA-BACE 2025
Charter & Fractional

Charter and Go Touts ConnieAI, Pricing Tools

Platform aimed at operators, airlines, and charter brokers
Charter and Go software
Aircraft

Ontic Gains Wichita Foothold with Aero-Mach Acquisition

Aero-Mach reinforces Ontic’s manufacturing, support, and distribution capabilities
Aero-Mach headquarters
Aircraft

Embraer Soars with 41 Business Jet Deliveries in Q3

Manufacturer is on track to meet its forecast total
Embraer's executive jet product line up
Aircraft

SkyFly Prepares eVTOL Aircraft for Axe Approval Under FAA MOSAIC Rules

The aircraft has a 100 mile range and is intended for personal use.
Skyfly Axe at EAA Airventure 2026
Maintenance and Modifications

McFarlane Acquires Airglas, Production Stays in Alaska

McFarlane distribution to widen access to Airglas products
Airglas products are available now through McFarlane Alaska and will reach McFarlane Aviation soon; manufacturing stays in Anchorage with the existing team.
Regulations and Government

Delaware Court Overturns SmartSky Damages Award

Patent complaint was filed in 2022
Smartsky connectivity on a Citation CJ3
Aircraft

Lapland Air Wing Receives First Finnish F-35A Fighter

Rollout ceremony follows touchdown of air force’s first two aircraft
F-35A lands in front of control tower, Finland
Avionics

FAA Certifies Garmin Autoland in Epic E1000 AX

Single-engine turboprop features multiple buttons for easy passenger access
Epic Aircraft E1000 AX single-engine turboprop airplane
Regulations and Government

Mexico Ends Single-entry Charter Landing Permits

Operators should expect increased scrutiny and sanctions for permit violations
jets on ramp at Mexican airport
Operations

MedAire, GoCrisis Move Toward Closer Integration

Companies have worked together in aviation four years
Bill Dolny and Elmarie Marais signing the agreement
Regulations and Government

U.S. Marines Extend Regent’s Electric Seaglider Deal

Phase IV adds $5 million, bringing the contract’s total to $19.25 million
U.S. Marines trial Regent Craft seaglider
Airports

Phoenix Airports Studying Surface Alert Technology

SURF-A offers safety benefits for pilots and airport operators
Honeywell SURF-A collision-avoidance technology
Charter & Fractional

AIN Buys Air Charter, Frax Buyer’s Guide SherpaReport

Move will enhance AIN’s connection with air charter and fractional aircraft purchasers, brokers, and providers
Jet at NBAA Miami forum