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FBOs

With Big Events Come Inevitable Special-event FBO Fees

Major sporting events such as the Super Bowl spur higher costs for operators
airport with parked jets and football stadium in background
Accidents

Fatal Challenger 650 Crash in Maine Claims Six

The accident occurred in freezing, snowy conditions
Bombardier Challenger 650 N10KJ
Aircraft

Bristow Secures Delivery Slots for Hybrid-electric EL9 Aircraft

The nine-seat aircraft will fly for companies, resorts, and airlines
Electra EL9 Ultra Short
Regulations and Government

FAA Makes KDCA Helicopter Restrictions Permanent

Interim rule implements urgent March 2025 NTSB safety recommendation
updated route chart
Regulations and Government

FAA Facing Yet Another Shutdown after ICE Turmoil

Congress has until end of week to act
U.S. Capitol
Regulations and Government

Guidance Covers Intoxicated Pax on Part 91, 135 Flights

Recommendations focus on flight crew recognition, response
FAA HQ
Rotorcraft

FAAST Webinar Highlights USHST Peer Pilot Program

Confidential support modeled after airline peer programs
screenshot from the pilot peer program webinar Jan 6 2026
Aircraft

Citation Ascend Enters Service with Enhanced Cabin and Garmin G5000 Avionics

Aircraft received FAA certification in November 2025.
Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Ascend in flight
Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Breaks Ground on 18-acre Florida Site

Sarasota complex will also eventually house a 110,000-sq-ft aircraft manufacturing plant
Pilatus ground breaking in Sarasota
Sustainability and Environment

New SAF Producer Moves Forward after Offtake Agreement

Syzygy Plasmonics’ first production facility will be in Uruguay
artist rendering of planned NovaSAF-1 plant
Engines

Billion-dollar Settlement Ends Honeywell, Flexjet Fight

Agreement also extends the fractional-share operator’s maintenance service plan
Flexjet's new headquarters and control center at KCGF
Aircraft

Bombardier Secures EU Nod for Global 8000

Approval follows Transport Canada certification and FAA validation
Bombardier Global 8000
Regulations and Government

House Panel Okays Bill for Digital Pilot Certificates

T&I Committee also approved a bill to support military transition to FAA ATC roles
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation One To Expand Team in U.S.

Newly appointed U.S. managing director will help grow subsidiary’s presence in charter market
Luxaviation One
Engines

Blackhawk Upgrade Targets Faster Seaplane Operations

Yukon propeller boosts performance as well
seaair and blackhawk collaborate on engine and propeller upgrades for Caravan seaplanes
Maintenance and Modifications

Oklahoma MRO Expands with New Large Hangar Lease

The move doubled its available hangar and office space
new Omni Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at KTUL
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Sporty’s Adds Flight Gear Starlink Mini Mounting System

Device can accommodate up to 8.5 pounds and windows from 13 to 19.5 inches
Sporty's Starlink Mini antenna mount
Maintenance and Modifications

Citadel Completions Expands, Rebrands as Citadel Aviation

Company expands into full-service completions, refurbishment, and maintenance provider
Connor Wiesant and Greg Colgan, Citadel Aviation
Aircraft

Volocopter Chases Approval of Light Sports eVTOL Aircraft

Diamond subsidiary still seeking type certification for VoloCity model
Volocopter 2X eVTOL
Safety

AINsight: Goldilocks Approach to Aircraft Fuel Planning

How to calculate an aircraft fuel load that is just right
HKBAC line service technician fueling aircraft
Rotorcraft

AeroGulf Plans to Buy Up to 20 SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft

Dubai helicopter charter operator outlines provisional framework for eVTOL aircraft acquisition
View over Osaka harbour from an onboard camera of the SD-05 eVTOL
Sustainability and Environment

AEG Fuels Expands Jet-A and SAF Dealer Supply Network

Provider inks deal to supply four high-volume locations
Jet Aviation KVNY
ATC

FAA’s Bedford Provides Glimpse into U.S. ATC’s Future

More seamless, ‘quieter’ system in the works
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford
FBOs

Florida Developer Building New Hangar Complex at KSEF

The facility is expected to open in late 2027
Private jet and Ferrari in private hangar
FBOs

Paragon Aviation Group Celebrates Crystal Anniversary

The FBO network, founded in 2011, now lists more than 100 members
Aero Air FBO at Oregon's Portland Hillsboro Airport
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Achieves Record Reliability To Start 2026

Company reports 99% on-time performance including holiday period
Wheels up airplanes on a ramp
Airlines

Air Charter Scotland Starts First Scheduled Services

Charter provider picks up key regional route following collapse of Eastern Airways
Crew at airport next to sign
Aircraft

Horizon Releases Details of Cavorite X7 VTOL Redesign

Main changes are to the six-passenger aircraft’s canard fans
Horizon Cavorite X7 aircraft
Airports

Doubts Raised over EU Border Control Rule Changes

Requirements apply to some but not all business aircraft flights
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Marks 90 Years with Founder’s Award

Winner of the first award is 27-year employee Paul Schmidt
Paul Schmidt and Elliott Aviation president Michael Parrish