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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Hybrid-electric Aircraft Developer Maeve Goes Bankrupt

Dutch start-up failed to raise the €20 million it needed to continue
Maeve Jet
FBOs

New Hangar Complex Coming to D.C.-area Airport

Project will inject new aircraft shelter into a tight real estate market
Manassas Regional Airport
Regulations and Government

EBAA Presses for European Aviation Policy Reboot

Business aviation group seeks reform of the emissions trading scheme
Sustainable aviation fuel in Europe
Regulations and Government

FAA Questions Landing Fees at Mesa Falcon Field

Fee imposition may affect the airport’s improvement grants
Arizona's Falcon Field Airport
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Acquires The Jet Business, Names Varsano President

The Jet Business will steer Flexjet fleet additions, subtractions
Flexjet chairman Kenn Ricci, president Steve Varsano
Training and Workforce

Safety Training Provider Seeks Input for New Approach

Courses will combine artificial intelligence with other teaching methods
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Beware the Past Medical History

It’s better to self-disclose your medical history before the FAA discovers it
Medical exam
Operations

Floating Fleet AI Expands To Serve Broader Market

Scheduling software helps companies reduce costs and improve efficiency
Floating Fleet AI software
Charter & Fractional

Sweet Helicopters Breaks Indy 500 Passenger Record

Race teams and fans took advantage of flights from four locations to turn two at the track
Sweet Helicopters flying passengers to the Indy 500 race
Aircraft

Indonesia Approves AutoFlight’s Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft

Southeast Asian state validated the aircraft’s Chinese type certificate
AutoFlight V2000CG CarryAll eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

More Operators Sign for Vaeridion’s Electric Microliner

General Atomics plans to use Vaeridion’s batteries for its drones
Vaeridion at ILA 2026
Sustainability and Environment

IATA: SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing

Global sustainable aviation fuel production is still less than 1% of jet fuel use
SAF tanker at loading rack
Aircraft

Aero-Dienst Signs Agreement for Second Challenger 650

Business jet offers range of approximately 4,000 nm
Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Opens Customer Support Office in Singapore

Office is co-located at Jet Aviation Singapore
Gulfstream Aerospace support
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

TPE331 Engine Will Power Swarm Aero’s Large Military Drone

Swarm says it is now building production-ready uncrewed air system
Swarm Aero Honeywell TPE331 engine
Sustainability and Environment

Electric Aviation Innovators Call for Bizjet Taxes

Open letter to European Commission calls for more support and tax reform
Vaeridion Microliner
Aircraft

Bombardier Challenger 850 Jet Finds New Life in AirX Charter Fleet

AirX operates a fleet of 23 aircraft, and has nine Challenger 850s.
AirX Bombardier Challenger 850 at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026
Aircraft

Gulfstream G700 Tops 100 Speed Records and Deliveries

100th speed record recorded from Savannah to San Jose
Gulfstream Aerospace G700
Regulations and Government

Air Charter Operator Head Pleads Guilty to PSP Fraud

Michael Grande pleads guilty to theft of government funds and failure to pay trust fund taxes
Safety

Jet Linx Pauses Operations for 10th Annual Safety Summit

Charter operator closes for one day each year to promote safety practices
Jamie Walker, executive chairman, Jet Linx
Regulations and Government

Rocheleau: FAA Notches ATC Hiring Successes, Looks Broader

Deputy administrator updates NATA forum on a range of issues
Chris Rocheleau © NBAA
Maintenance and Modifications

Web Manuals Rolls Out XML Document Management Tool

New software helps aircraft operators avoid reformatting documents
Web Manuals document management system
Maintenance and Modifications

Avcon Adds Two Special-mission STCs for Challengers

Fuselage rail system and radome approvals expand the company’s offerings
Challenger 600 jet with Avcon radome
FBOs

New FBO Opens at Ontario’s London International Airport

The $11 million facility took nearly two years to build
New FlyXcite FBO at Ontario's London International Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier’s Singapore Maintenance Facility To Expand

The 250,000-sq-ft addition will be operational in 2028
Bombardier staff and others celebrating ground breaking of Singapore expansion
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

ERC Unveils Victor Hybrid-electric VTOL Cargo Drone

First prototype was unveiled at the ILA 2026 air show this week in Berlin
ERC System's Victor cargo drone
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Rises To Meet Soaring AOG Demand

The company saw record demand for AOG services last month
West Star Aviation technician inside aircraft
Aircraft

Otto Establishes Phantom 3500 FAA Certification Basis

G-1 issue paper is complete and progress is being made toward first flight next year
Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500
Regulations and Government

FAA Updates Policy To Foster Use of Counseling Services

Policy update encourages pilots, controllers to seek counseling when needed
Pilot mental health
Aircraft

Bain Capital To Take Majority Stake in FDH Aero

Investment will fuel FDH Aero’s plans for growth
FDH Aero Building