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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
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
Maintenance and Modifications

Expanded StandardAero KAGS Inducts First Gulfstreams

Facility added a maintenance hangar and expanded engine shop
New expansion at StandardAero facility in Augusta, Georgia
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MightyFly Raises $10 Million for Autonomous Hybrid eVTOL Freighter

Autonomous cargo aircraft targets 100-pound payload, 600-mile missions
MightyFly’s Cento aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Saab To Fly Fighter-sized Uncrewed Aircraft Next Year

Experimental platform precedes future fighter program decision due by 2030
Swedish aerospace and defense group Saab is preparing to make the first flight of an uncrewed fighter-sized demonstration aircraft in 2027.
Accidents

Back-to-back Crashes Put India Air Charter under Scrutiny

King Air crash kills seven, while all seven survive a helicopter landing mishap
Rotorcraft

Bristow Taps Centrik 5 for Safety, Risk, Compliance

Global operator integrating software to facilitate safety management system
Bristow Sikorsky S-92A helicopter
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Jeteffect Celebrating 25 Years in the Broker Business

Company services clients from offices on the West and East Coasts
JetEffect at NBAA-BACE show
Accidents

FSF Report Warns of Rising Mixed-use Airspace Risk

DCA midair collision underscores urgent need for action
2025 Flight Safety Report cover
Charter & Fractional

HTM Adopts Moove’s Charter Digital Booking Platform

System facilitates scheduling, passenger information, and mission execution
HTM helicopter
Safety

EBAA and IBAC Initiate Ground Handling and Ramp Survey

Feedback request informed by safety discussions held at October event
Embraer Praetor 600
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters H175 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Third country to certify the multirole rotorcraft
Airbus H175 helicopter
Charter & Fractional

Elevate Jet Debuts Self-service Air Charter App

App eliminates membership barriers and reduces broker phone calls
screenshots of the app on phone screens
Aircraft

Archer Sues eVTOL Rival Vertical for Patent Infringement

Plaintiff claims UK company copied its Midnight design
Vertical Valo and Archer Midnight
Aircraft

Transport Canada Certifies Gulfstream G700, G800

Approvals follow a week after Transport Canada signed off on the G500 and G600
Gulfstream G700 business jet
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Embraer Praetor Upgrades Enhance the Pax Experience

OEM redefines cabin comfort and utility with new Praetor 500E and 600E
Embraer Praetor 600E with Smart Window
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Bizjet Market Posts Solid Q4 on Rising Activity

Broad-based growth, increasing operations worldwide underpin market
A man walks across an airport ramp to a corporate jet, briefcase in one hand, talking on the phone
Regulations and Government

Aircraft Exempt from New U.S. Tariffs, but Future Unclear

Rebate path uncertain, along with future tariff possibilities
Article image
FBOs

Universal Aviation Tapped for New Saudi GAT in Dammam

$20 million facility is expected to be operational shortly
New GA terminal at Dammam International Airport