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Rotorcraft

VAI 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards Recognize Top Performers

“This year’s honorees represent the discipline, judgment, and consistency that define top-tier operations”
Salute to Excellence 2026
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Starlink Mini Flyers Facing Large Price Increase

New speed limit for low-cost plans is 87 knots
Sporty's Starlink Mini antenna mount
Operations

Dove 1 Flight Named for 2026 Special Olympics Airlift

Owners of Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker airplanes donating flights
Omani Carson and Special Olympics athlete Rachel
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Preowned Business Jet Inventory Falls, Prices Climb

February inventory represented 4% of total active fleet
All Used Business Jets Available for Sale vs. Active Fleet as a % for Sale
Aircraft

Singapore Buying Three G550s for Maritime Surveillance

Additional Gulfstream G550-based assets to augment existing maritime patrol fleet
G550 special mission graphic
Security

Gulf Business Aviation Traffic Paralyzed by Iran Conflict

Aircraft, crew, and passengers remain trapped by airspace and airport closures
Dubai Air Show business jets
Regulations and Government

FAA Grounding Places Spotlight on Trust Selection

Some 650 aircraft were grounded when the FAA found that the SACI trust didn't meet citizenship requirements
parked aircraft Las Vegas
Rotorcraft

Looking into the Near and Far Future of the Rotorcraft Market

Legacy products are returning and upgrading, while the new and far-reaching is in the offing
Airbus Racer
Charter & Fractional

ACC Report: Private Aviation Needs More Financial Transparency

ACC urge investors and customers to scrutinize for financial resilience
ACC Aviation Report
FBOs

Sweet Aviation Aims To ‘Always Do the Right Thing’

The FBO shares ownership with several other aviation companies
Sweet Aviation at KGWB
Maintenance and Modifications

From Datsun to Hangars, Propel Aviation Keeps on Trucking

30 years and growing in Southern Florida
Propel Aviation's maintenance hangar packed with bizjets
Charter & Fractional

Illegal Charters Undercut Legitimate Operators in APAC

Regulatory fragmentation, increasing charter demand opening doors to illegal charter
private jet
Sustainability and Environment

Funding Pulled For UK’s Meteorological Airborne Laboratory

Environmental research aircraft is set to be decommissioned
FAAM BAe146 parked on the ground
Aircraft

People in Aviation - March 2026

Matthieu Louvot is succeeding Bruno Even at Airbus Helicopters, and Harlan Simpkins takes helm at CBAA
People in Aviation March 2026
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: March 2026

Preliminary and final accident reports, March 2026
rural runway
Regulations and Government

AINsight: When Pilots Change Aviation Medical Examiners

Anxiety of transitioning to a new AME can be eased by being prepared and proactive
Medical exam
Airports

Monmouth Airport Deploys LPV Instrument Approaches

Private funding sped up the process to add new IFR procedures
New IFR approach procedures at Monmouth Executive Airport
FBOs

Long Island FBO Is Sold, and Sold Again

Modern Aviation acquired facility, its second at KFRG
Hangar at former Republic Jet Center
Operations

Korean Air and Skyports Jointly Develop Vertiport Concept

Combined experience to inform upcoming eVTOL aircraft infrastructure
Two company representatives in front of trade stand
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Archer Plans Starlink Connectivity for Midnight eVTOL Aircraft

Electric air taxi passengers will have access to Starlink internet
Archer Midnight eVTOL
Engines

Molicel Batteries Will Power Vaeridion's Electric Microliner

European start-up is aiming to start test flights in 2027
Microliner aircraft mockup in shadowy hangar
Charter & Fractional

Biz Travel Resuming Top Spot as Private Aviation Driver

Altour survey highlights normalizing demand and stability within sector
Cessna Citation Latitude
FBOs

Desert Jet Plans Major Expansion at California Airport

Company will more than double its footprint at KTRM
artist rendering showing the current Desert Jet Center and its projected expansion
Aircraft

Gulfstream Adds India to Bevy of G700 Certifications

Approval follows nods for the G500 and G600 last year
Gulfstream G700
Airlines

Magnifica Air Unveils First Jet Ahead of 2027 Launch

Aircraft is first of four planned for ‘Private Class’ service
Magnifica ACJ321 neo parked on a ramp
Aircraft

Joby and Uber Reveal Electric Air Taxi Booking Platform

‘Uber Air’ services coming to the popular ride-hailing app
Uber Air powered by Joby app screenshot with JAS4-1 eVTOL aircraft
Rotorcraft

Florida’s Flight Plan: Be First in AAM Ops

Panelists at NBAA Miami regional forum say Florida is at the forefront of eVTOL air taxis
2026 NBAA regional forum Miami
Maintenance and Modifications

Synerjet Opens Fourth Service Center in Latin America

The company specializes in servicing the Pilatus PC-12
Regulations and Government

Eyes Turn to Alert Act after Rotor Act Fails in House

NTSB’s Homendy expressed disappointment with vote, but Graves said committee is moving ahead on Alert Act
U.S. Capitol