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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

GA-ASI Aims Wildfire at Reaper Replacement

The new drone has a target price well below that of the current MQ-9A
GA-ASI Wildfire drone
Fuel

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Gaining New Awareness

Recent panel discussion lists EU policies and the Iran war as factors
SAF Flasks in lab
Regulations and Government

AINsight: How To Use AI When Buying an Aircraft

Use AI cautiously and assess its output
abstract image of business jet
Airports

NBAA’s Rocheleau To Take Helm at ACI-NA

Rocheleau had served with the FAA before returning to NBAA in August
Chris Rocheleau © NBAA
FBOs

Titan Fuels, Aero Specialties Ink Exclusive Partnership

The deal will provide benefits to Titan fuel dealers
ground service equipment on ramp
Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Sues over Loss of Air Ambulance Contract

Northern Ireland-based 247 Aviation is set to take over air ambulance work
Gama Aviation air ambulance
Aircraft

The 25th Anniversary of 9/11: How it Changed Airbus and Boeing

The fall-out from the terror attacks was to have short- and long-term consequences
Boeing Sonic Cruiser
Security

The 25th Anniversary of 9/11: The Impact on Airlines

The terror attacks in the U.S. inflicted significant damage on commercial airlines
9/11 airlines
Aircraft

Will Embraer Go Big by Developing a Large Narrowbody Jet?

Industry experts privately debate whether the Brazilian airframer can take the risk
Embraer E195-E2 aircraft
Accidents

District Court Rejects Appeal of GARA-related Lawsuit

Plaintiffs argued that police aircraft are exempt from GARA statute of repose
Helicopter accident flight path
FBOs

Aircraft Specialists Buys Out FBO Rival at KLZU

The company is now the lone service provider on the field
Aircraft Specialists Jet Center at KLZU
Aircraft

Baggage Floor Removal Vexing for Lear Jet Restoration

The group looks to return Lear 23-003 to flight
the baggage floor in Lear 23-003
Aircraft

Joby eVTOL Begins Week of Flights across North Texas

Project Nexus makes first flights under the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Joby’s eVTOL air taxi prototype sits on the ramp at Perot Field
Aircraft

Bombardier Global 8000 Earns UK London City Approval

Approval eases access to central London
Bombardier Global 8000
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Clears Lithium Battery for Gulfstream Jets

First installation set for end of September
An image of True Blue Power's lithium ion battery against a white background
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet’s New Farnborough Terminal Could Spur Global Growth

New Europe facility includes training and operations centers
Flexjet Farnborough Airport private terminal
Aircraft

Netherlands Opts for Its Inaugural AEW&C Aircraft

Bilateral capability with Sweden marks nation’s first AEW&C acquisition
GlobalEye
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Amprius Batteries Boost Energy for Long-endurance Drones

Second-generation SiCore battery cells reach 500 Wh/kg
Rows of cylindrical battery cells on a production line
Aircraft

FAA Grants Special Airworthiness Certificate for eFlyer

Bye Aerospace’s prototype is ready for flight testing
Rod Zastrow, Bye Aerospace CEO
Aircraft

France Receives Its First Falcon Albatros Patrol Jets

Dassault based the maritime patrol aircraft on the Falcon 2000LXS
A Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft flies over a coastal area.
Aircraft

Trump’s Call for Bombardier Ban Draws Opposition

IAM expressed strong opposition to a ban on the sale of Bombardier products
Elevate Jet Challenger business jet
Cabin Interior and Electronics

OpsGroup Details New Starlink Regional Service Maps

SpaceX has doubled price of service for unlimited worldwide coverage
Starlink regional service North America
ATC

Bizav Traffic Impacted by UK Air Traffic Control Failure

Thousands of commercial airline flights were canceled on Tuesday and Wednesday
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Argus: North America Bizav Flying Up as Demand Softens

Europe posts second consecutive year-over-year decline
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Responds to Growing Connectivity Demand in Africa

Satcom specialist is participating in this week’s Aviation Africa Summit
Bar Aviation Challenger fitted with Gogo connectivity
Training and Workforce

AIN Editor-in-chief Matt Thurber To Retire in October

Four-decade career in aviation journalism culminated in leading AIN’s editorial team
Matt Thurber, AIN Media Group
Operations

ACE: Charter Operators Suggest Big Is Not Always Better

Fleet expansion not always synonymous with success
Four-seat interior of Above branded Phenom 100
Aircraft

Aero Show To Host Inaugural ‘Air Charter Regional’

International ACE event to feature as part of expanding aviation trade show
Aero Friedrichshafen show
Airlines

Airlines Confront Ongoing Impact of Middle East Conflict

High fuel costs and extended route disruption could force longer-term changes
Emirates Airline
Training and Workforce

Pilatus PC-7 MKX Basic Trainer Makes First Flight

The Dutch air force will receive eight of the two-seaters in 2027
Pilatus PC-7 MKX basic training aircraft