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Regulations and Government

FAA Progressing on ATC Reform, Needs Better Schedule

GAO report criticized implementation of new air traffic control system
GAO report airport tower
Regulations and Government

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Certification Bill

Approved by committee, the legislation now goes to the House floor
U.S. Capitol
Safety

NTSB Chair Expresses Concern over Safety Bill Inaction

Homendy spoke during ALPA’s Air Safety Forum
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy
Airports

$1.1 Billion in AIP Grants Funds U.S. Airport Upgrades

Federal funding covers 280 grants across 46 states
Rotorcraft

Nepal Relief Efforts Need More Support and Coordination

Local rotorcraft industry leader urges international partners to get involved in crisis
Nepal army helicopter
Training and Workforce

Twelfth Girls in Aviation Day Expects 34,500 Attendees

Events planned across 27 countries and activities include tailwheel build, flight planning
Women in Aviation International plans 200 Girls in Aviation Day events on September 19, reaching girls across four continents.
Training and Workforce

Bizav AI Agent Skyler: ‘AI Doesn’t Replace Humans’

Technology can speed up the process but doesn’t replace human oversight
Tuvoli president and CEO Greg Johnson
Aircraft

Atlas Will Build Electra’s EL9 Hybrid-electric Prototypes

Wichita-based aerospace manufacturing group has partnered with the U.S. start-up
Electra EL9 aircraft
Rotorcraft

Boltoukhine Named Head of Airbus Corporate Helicopters

Frederic Lemos departs after serving as CEO of ACH since 2017
Nicolas Boltoukhine
Maintenance and Modifications

Mint Turbines Gains PT6 Engine Overhaul Authorizations

Authorization adds to Oklahoma facility’s GE and Rolls-Royce approvals
Pratt & Whitney Canada named Mint Turbines a Designated Overhaul Facility for its PT6A and PT6T engine lines.
Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Finishes Echelon Wing, Delays 1st Flight

Final assembly of the first jet will take place early next year
Honda Aircraft team and the Echelon wing
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Enflite Receives TSO Nod for Galley Equipment

Authorizations cover a coffee maker and microwave
Enflite coffee maker
Training and Workforce

NBAA Survey Finds, as Industry Grows, So Do Salaries

Salaries are up by 7% in some cases
Omni Air Transport generic charter photo
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

FlyExclusive Q2 Revenue Rises on Smaller Fleet

Revenue gains achieved with 6% fewer aircraft, company reports
a jet parked on an airport ramp with the hatch open and stairs extended
Charter & Fractional

NZ CAA Approves Navair for Unlimited Charter Access

Previous limits made it difficult to book flights across the Tasman Sea, which lies between Australia and New Zealand
Navair
Maintenance and Modifications

Thornton Aviation Delivers Challenger 604 Upgrade

Upgrade paired with scheduled maintenance package
The flight deck of a challenger 604 after an upgrade by Thornton Aviation
FBOs

AEG Fuels Introduces Equipment Leasing, New Dealer FBOs

The company is launching a new business unit
AEG branded fuel truck on ramp
FBOs

Oklahoma’s Largest Airport To Receive Third FBO

Freedom OKC is expected to open next September
Artist rendering of new FBO planned for KOKC
FBOs

New FBO Operator Ocean Aviation Acquires First Facility

Founded last year, Ocean Aviation is up and running
National Jets FBO at KFLL
Aircraft

Cape Air To Add Eight Caravans for Montana Service

Will introduce aircraft in 2027 to the Montana network
Textron Aviation Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Textron, Merlin Unveil Uncrewed SkyCourier Concept

Design study swaps the cockpit for a nose cargo door
Cessna SkyCourier UX Render
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Lockheed Martin Will Build Four Vectis Drone Prototypes

The U.S. defense group displayed a UAS model at the Air & Space Forces Association conference
Lockheed Martin Vectis UAS
Accidents

Forgotten Safety Pin Preceded Gulfstream IV Excursion

Airplane veered into grass with no injuries reported
A Gulfstream G-IV’s nose gear pip pin was found separated, missing a ball lock, after its safety pin went uninstalled, an NTSB preliminary report says.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Projects Steady Bizjet Growth to 2030

North America expected to remain largest market through 2030
A business jet in flight
Safety

Veryon Acquires Safety Software Firm Polaris Aero

Deal gives Veryon 200+ new customers
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Swarm Pitches Gamera for New U.S. Drone Requirements

U.S. Air Force is seeking a more affordable replacement for MQ-9A Reapers
Swarm Aero Gamera drone
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Meets Charter Demand for New Destinations

Social media helping drive demand for new experiences as Middle East market still weak
Luxaviation Challenger 604
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