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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
FBOs

Sky Harbour Makes a Big Splash in the Big D

Company will add three new hangar campuses to bolster its Dallas footprint
artist rendering of Sky Harbour hangar
Aircraft

Daher Secures Brazilian Certification for Kodiak 900

Its fuselage is 3.9 feet longer than the Kodiak 100
Daher Kodiak 900
Aircraft

Boeing-backed Evio Launches Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner

Pratt & Whitney Canada is also supporting the program
Evio 810 hybrid-electric regional airliner
Regulations and Government

Electra Files Type Cert Application for EL9 STOL Aircraft

FAA begins Part 23 review of hybrid-electric EL9 airplane
Electra Aero EL9
Aircraft

Bristow Prepares To Launch UK eVTOL Air Taxi Network

Announcement coincides with Vertical’s new aircraft unveiling
Vertical Aerospace Valo launch in London
Maintenance and Modifications

Atlas Air Service Named Textron Special-mission Sales Rep

Bremen-headquartered company has decades of experience
Atlas Air Service and Textron Aviation executives
Cabin Interior and Electronics

NetJets Installing Starlink on Midsize/Large Bizjet Fleet

Systems will be installed by the end of 2026
NetJets installing Starlink
Operations

Baines Simmons Launches Integrated CAMO Service

Single framework to improve reliability and provide measurable safety outcomes
Baines Simmons launches an integrated CAMO service combining consulting, training and digital tools to strengthen reliability and safety performance.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NASA Taps Reliable’s Pilotless Caravan for UAS Trials at Airports

Flight data will inform performance standards for uncrewed aircraft systems
Reliable Robotics Cessna Caravan
Sustainability and Environment

Industry Applauds House Bill To Restore SAF Credit

The measure still has a long road to travel
U.S. Capitol
Aircraft

Vertical Unveils Redesigned Valo eVTOL Aircraft in London

Updated Valo model features design changes from the VX4 prototype
Vertical Aerospace
Rotorcraft

Robinson, Lake Fusion Team on Obstacle Detection System

Lidar-based system can improve safety in visibility-challenged environments
Robinson R66 helicopter
Charter & Fractional

Baker Aviation Buys 20 Challenger 300s from Flexjet

Wholesale charter provider is adding the super-midsize jets to its fleet of Citation Xs
Challenger 300 business jet
Airports

Bizav To See More Customs Flexibility at Vancouver

Customs is available at all three FBOs at Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport approach
Security

India Issues Addendum to GNSS Spoofing Reporting SOP

DGCA clarifies pilot steps for reporting, immediate notification requirements
GPSwise and SkAI Data Services