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Bristow and Electra Test Ultra Short Aircraft in Norway

Testing to begin mid-2027 at Norwegian airports
Bristow and Electra signed a contract with Norwegian authorities to test the hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft starting mid-2027 at airports in northern Norway.
FutureFlight

VerdeGo Makes Move from R&D to Customer Deliveries

Pre-certification powerplant offers OEMs opportunities for testing
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Aircraft

Volocopter Launches Ultralight Version Two-Seat eVTOL

German company still aims to certify higher-spec VoloCity model in 2027
VoloXPro eVTOL
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aura Aero Unveils Reconfigured ERA Cabin Concept

19-seat electric regional aircraft also available in eight-seat executive layout
8 seater layout ERA
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Plans European Parts Facility Expansion

Facility expansion adds 1,000 sq m this year
Textron Aviation plans to expand its European distribution center by 1,000 square meters, increasing parts inventory by 5,000 items to improve fulfillment.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

ForeFlight Launches Aircraft Insurance Marketplace

Goal is to make the process similar to buying car coverage
Jeppesen ForeFlight insurance
Fuel

Titan Aviation Fuels: Europe Facing Fuel Shortages

Company is leveraging new technogies to avert customer impact
Titan Aviation Fuels International CEO Daniel Coetzer
Accidents

RVA Launches RVantage Report, To Host Industry Summit

RVA ‘27 Summit will be held at the Mayflower Hotel in February
Rollie Vincent, creator and director of JetNet iQ
ATC

Digital Tower Technology Coalition Pushing Remote ATC

Cross-section of stakeholders encouraging implementation throughout NAS
A digital tower at London Heathrow International Airport
Aircraft

Kodiak 900 Makes European Debut as TBM 980 Deliveries Grow

The utility turboprop single flew from Idaho to Germany to be at the Aero Friedrichshafen show
Daher Aircraft Kodiak 900
Aircraft

BAAFEx Show Targets Asia-Pacific Business Aviation Growth

Second biennial show will be held from March 22 to 24 in Singapore
Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo
Operations

Group Seeks To Standardize Business Aviation Technology

Technology Aviation Business group includes 30 founding members
Technology Aviation Business group
Aircraft

Cessna Citation Ascend Makes European Public Debut

Textron’s latest midsize jet is making a demonstration tour of Europe
Cessna Citation Ascend
Maintenance and Modifications

Hourly Mx Specialist Broadens Business Aviation Support

JSSI group now includes aviation finance, software and parts distribution
JSSI
Avionics

Reliable Robotics Raises $160 Million For Autonomous Flight

U.S. start-up is pressing for FAA certification in 2028
Reliable Robotics
FBOs

Galaxy FBO Moves in at West Texas Airport

The addition gives the company four FBOs in the Lone Star State
Galaxy FBO KBPG
FBOs

Universal Opens Guadalajara FBO Ahead of FIFA Tourney

Facility is the city’s first dedicated private aviation facility
Universal Aviation Guadalajara
Training and Workforce

Drone Industry Faces Talent Crunch Ahead of BVLOS Launch

FAA's Part 108 rules exposes gaps in drone talent pipeline
Mighty Fly Cento
FBOs

New Hangars Slated for Spirit of St. Louis Airport

Facility will depart from the standard lease model
Artist rendering of new hangar complex at KSUS
Avionics

ForeFlight App Introduces Emergency Glide Mode

Feature identifies reachable runways and off-airport landing sites in event of emergency
ForeFlight emergency glide mode
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Malaysia Gets Vietnam G650ER MRO Approval

Approval covers airframe and Rolls-Royce BR725 engines
A Gulfstream G650ER in flight
Operations

MedevacX Unveils Medical Management Platform in Europe

Company teams with Moove to provide array of capabilities
MedevacX platform
Regulations and Government

Senate Committee Advances Aviation Mental Health Bill

Measure would reform FAA special issuance medical process, expand approved medications
U.S. Capitol building exterior
Charter & Fractional

Axis Taps Tech To Be Transparent with Aircraft Owners

New AX Aero Group spans aircraft management, charter, data, simulators, and flight training
Axis Aviation app
FBOs

ExecuJet Marks 20 Years of Business Aviation Service in Germany

Luxaviation subsidiary's FBO network includes prominent Berlin and Munich bases
ExecuJet crew standing on ground handling vehicle, jets on apron in background
Aircraft

Aero F Show Takes Its Bizav Partnership to a New High

Steep rise in business aviation exhibitors for German air show
Aero Friedrichshafen
Charter & Fractional

Luminair Grows Charter Fleet with Nine Citation Latitudes

German operator will have 23 aircraft in service by mid-2027
Cessna Citation Latitude
Safety

FAA OKs Klatt Works Oxygen Mask/Emergency HUD in G550

Augmented reality glasses let pilots see vital flight information during smoke events
Klatt Works Saved viewing system
FBOs

DC Aviation Debuts Revamped Malta FBO

Opening marks end of half-year project
DC Aviation Malta
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier, Vista Sign Smart Parts Services Agreement

Agreement valued at $300 million over the next five years
Bombardier Global 6000