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Aircraft
AircraftExchange Listing Platform Teams Up with CJP
IADA’s AircraftExchange and CJP will link to each other on their respective websites
Aircraft
AINsight: Can You Trust an Aircraft Management Company?
Conducting due diligence is essential in finding a firm to operate your business aircraft on your behalf
Safety
Hughes App Highlights Slacklines in Route Planning
Free service helps pilots evaluate risk before flight
Operations
Beta Flies Manufactured Organs in First eIPP Mission
Electric airplane carried United Therapeutics’ organ products
Charter & Fractional
Japanese Air Charter Group Plans To Operate SD-05 eVTOLs
Japan Biz Aviation fleet includes HondaJets and Bell 429 helicopters
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Puts Eyes in the Sky with CJ3+ Paint Job
Robert and Karen Duncan steered a project that marked the company’ss most extensive paint work with 46 colors
Sustainability and Environment
Rolls-Royce's Hydrogen Capabilities Await Market Maturity
Efficiency of existing products remains key to OEM’s sustainability strategy
Engines
Airbus and MTU Launch Hydrogen Propulsion Venture
New initiative focused on commercial applications for electric hydrogen fuel cell engines
Sustainability and Environment
GKN-backed Start-up Focuses on Electric Motors
A joint venture with the University of Nottingham is a product of the H2Gear program
Aircraft
CubCrafters Adds Turbine Power to Carbon Cub
Jet fuel is easily available worldwide for the turboprop light airplane
Accidents
Flap Setting, Checklist Failure Led to Hawker Excursion
AFM required two checklists to confirm flap position
Airports
OpsGroup Offers Europe Summer Aircraft Parking Guide
It describes the good, the not-so-bad, and the ugly
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Pro Star Delivers G280 Gogo Galileo Satcom Installation
Expands company’s offerings for high-speed, global connectivity
Charter & Fractional
PJCC: 2026 Jet Card Rates Softening, but Still Up YOY
Jet card rates are up by about a half-point YOY but down by a point from Q1
Training and Workforce
Tuvoli To Hold AI Symposium for Bizav in September
NATA and Embry-Riddle co-founded the event
Engines
Collins Advances Electric Thrust Reverser Technology
UK engineering center of excellence is focused on ElecTRAS improvements
Training and Workforce
Aerocor Expands Fleet Access for Recurrent Training
Dry lease access available for initial and recurrent training
Aircraft
Global 8000 To Mark Flightline Debut at Farnborough Show
Aircraft entered service in late 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Starlink Doubles Aviation Prices, Adds Region Boundaries
New service plans distinguish between a single area and global coverage
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Wheels Up Fleet Transition Completed Early by 5x5
Transition involved nearly 100 aircraft since early 2024
Aircraft
Used Business Jet, Turboprop Inventories Continue Slide
Available inventories of large business jets are down by 40% YOY
Maintenance and Modifications
Daher Adds Aircraft Support and Logistics Site in France
Expanded facility will employ additional product support staff
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Access Maintenance Earns Starlink Dealer Status
Services span three locations in Indianapolis, Nashville, and West Palm Beach
Avionics
Garmin Unveils Axis Avionics with Prime Elements for GA
Displays feature built-in GPS navigators, navcoms, and audio panels
Aircraft
Inside AIN Media Group: Over 50 Years of Aviation News & Insights
The first word and last word in aviation.
Airlines
Airbus Sees New Routes and Aging Fleets Driving Demand
Aircraft manufacturer has released its latest Global Market Forecast running through 2045
Aircraft
Edgewing Gets $6.1 Billion for GCAP Fighter Development
Tri-national consortium awarded fresh funding following publication of UK Defense Investment Plan
Training and Workforce
Cirrus Aircraft Opens Talent Center in Minnesota
Facility serves as company’s latest investment in workforce development
Aircraft
Progress Continues on First Production Lear Restoration
Nonprofit group looks to return the Lear 23 back to airworthy status
Sustainability and Environment
Gulfstream SAF Testing Shows Contrail Emission Cuts
G800 with Pearl 700 engine flew neat SAF; modded G700 served as flying laboratory
