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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Aviation Orders 40 Galileo HDX Satcom Systems

Pre-stocking inventory makes it easier to satisfy customer requirements
An arrow points to the Gogo Galileo HDX antenna on top of the fuselage of a business jet
Maintenance and Modifications

U.S. Army C-12 Marks 1,000th Garmin King Air Retrofit

Stevens Aerospace installed G1000 NXi avionics and Garmin Autothrottle
Army and industry officials stand with a U.S. Army C-12 Huron in a hangar.
Operations

Beta Tests Electric Airplane as Medical Courier in Utah

Flights with Alpine Air tested delivery of short-lived radiopharmaceuticals
Beta Technologies’ all-electric Alia CX300 kicks up dust on a dry lakebed.
Charter & Fractional

Floating Fleet AI Unveiling Agentic Aircraft Scheduling

Company claims AI agent will introduce speed, transparency, and savings for aircraft operators
Aircraft

With Rebrand Rolled Out, Mente Upgrades MVP Service

Four Corners is now Mente Aviation
Generic business jet
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Realigns Mobile Service Network Teams

1Call, Go Teams, and mobile service units consolidated under Seth Parsons
Textron Aviation mobile service network
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Ride of the Valkyrie: Airbus Combat Drone Flies in Europe

Airbus plans to team the U740 with Eurofighters by 2029
Drone mounted nose-up on ramp against forest background
Training and Workforce

AeronautX Launches Bizjet Pilot Sim Training Center

Amsterdam training center will compete directly with established providers
AeronautX Challenger simulator
Engines

Zuri Selects Rotax Piston Engine for Hybrid VTOL Freighter

EdgePerformance has modified the Rotax 912 ULS to act as a generator
Rotax 912 ULS piston engine
Maintenance and Modifications

Bluetail’s Auto Research Delivers Records in Seconds

System reduces research time while linking to supporting records
Bluetail AI research
Maintenance and Modifications

Prima Air Receives FAA Part 145 Maintenance Certification

Hollywood-based facility receives FAA approvals, expanding in-house services
Maintenance hangar with two aircraft
Training and Workforce

CAN Sees Trips Increase as It Gears Up for Fund an Angel

Corporate Angel Network expects nearly 500 to attend its key fundraiser
(from left to right) Hanson Communications Dominick and Bruce Hanson (both pilots), patient Michael, and Courtney Easton, v-p of CANy
Aircraft

IADA Raises Prep Requirements for Broker Program

Study course and three-month prep period now required before testing
 generic aircraft
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Seek $30 Billion More for ATC Modernization

House and Senate bills would build on $12.5 billion approved in 2025
US Capitol rotunda
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Amstat Preowned Data Shows Aircraft Size Fluctuations

Values for heavy jets has held up more strongly than smaller models
Amstat preowned market data
Training and Workforce

Airbus Expands Opportunities for Indigenous Canadians

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies to offer H135 technician training
Yellow and black H135 in flight, Canadian civil registration
Sustainability and Environment

NBAA-BACE To Feature Emerging Tech Pavilion

Exhibitors include start-ups Beyond Aero, DTA Aircraft, and Regent Craft
Regent Craft Viceroy seaglider
Training and Workforce

CBAA, AvPosts Team Up on Career Opportunities in Canada

CBAA is exclusive agent for AvPosts job platform
Man walking toward business jet
Charter & Fractional

Charter AI Tool JetGPT Live after Eight Months in Beta

Agent handles booking, listing, and route alerts
a cell phone showing JetGPT on the screen
Regulations and Government

CASA Weighs Comments on Annual Registration Proposal

Proposal would introduce annual fee starting in July 2028
Aircraft

Airbus Sees Rising Large Bizjet Demand in Middle East

OEM’s survey forecasts 83% flight activity growth in sector by 2030
Airbus Corporate Jets ACJ TwoTwenty
Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Approves Lithium-ion Main-ship Battery for EC135

TB30 or TB40 weighs up to 19.4 kg less than the original nicad system
Heli Austria Airbus EC135 helicopter
Aircraft

CrewSafety Repurposes Challenger 605 as Training Aid

Emergency evacuation trainer unique in southern hemisphere
Modified business jet fuselage in hangar
Avionics

Citation XLS Gets Elliott’s 100th Garmin G5000 Upgrade

Avionics package is also available for Beechjet 400A and Hawker 400XP
Elliott Aviation 100th Garmin G5000 avionics installation
Rotorcraft

Aviation Wins with Reversal of Indy Heliport Closure

Plans called for selling the 5.36-acre property to the city of Indianapolis
VAI's Cade Clark and Katia Veraza
Airports

FAA Cuts Pattern Work at Busy Colorado Airport

No notam issued, pilots notified by airport email, says AOPA
AOPA says the FAA cut operations at Centennial Airport near Denver without notifying pilots, leaving flight schools and tenants uncertain.
FBOs

Bombardier Adds Line Maintenance Station in Sydney

Station is Bombardier’s 11th worldwide, second in Australia
Aircraft

Cirrus TRAC10 Is Core for Fleet Training Programs

Company’s newest design is now available for flight school buyers
Cirrus TRAC 10 training airplane
Maintenance and Modifications

GPMS Signs Wisk Air for Bell 412 and 407 GXi HUMS

MEMS-based system delivers actionable data to support proactive maintenance
Wisk Air Helicopters and GPMS International
FBOs

Paragon Network FBOs Trade Best Practices in Denver

Sessions covered leadership, safety, and customer experience
The September conference was held with JetCenters of Colorado hosting