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GAMA: Bizjets, T-props, and Rotorcraft Deliveries Up

Only the piston aircraft segment posted a decline
PC-12
Operations

CAN’s Fund an Angel Returns to NBAA-BACE

Group seeks silent auction donations, volunteers
CAN's Fund an Angel 2025 event in Las Vegas
Training and Workforce

AINsight: You Can (and Should) Always Go Around

Why not teach new pilots to go around before learning how to land?
Avionics

Scandinavian Avionics To Support Legacy Nighthawk Systems

Billund, Denmark-based company will also offer dealer coordination for European customers
Nighthawk Flight Systems avionics
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Easing Medical Approvals for Diabetic Pilots

Rule would not apply to insulin-treated diabetes
A patient sit's at a doctor's desk while she reviews information on paper in front of her
Charter & Fractional

China’s Sino Jet Expands Charter Fleet with Second G700

The Hong Kong-based operator now has almost 50 business aircraft
Sino Jet G700
Operations

Archer Plans City-to-city Tour with Midnight eVTOL

Midnight prototype will fly in Northern California, Texas, and Florida
Archer travel poster
Airports

FAA Ponders Fate of Remote Pacific Island Airfield

Midway Island plays a role in ETOPS flight planning
Henderson Field on Midway Island
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Elroy Air, Bristow Fly Autonomous Freighter in Louisiana

Hybrid-electric Chaparral drone makes first uncrewed eIPP flights
Elroy Air Chaparral cargo drone in flight
Rotorcraft

U.S. Approves $800M Bell 407/412 Sale to Iraq Military

Pentagon permission facilitates sale of Bell 412EXP and 407M
Two grey aircraft on apron
Fuel

Beyond Aero and French Airports Prepare for H2 Flights

Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur teams with hydrogen business jet developer
Beyond Aero BYA-1 hydrogen-electric business jet
Rotorcraft

Japan Orders Its First H160 for Emergency Response

Fire and disaster management agency to use aircraft in aerial reconnaissance role
Airbus H160 in flight over sea
Training and Workforce

NBAA-BACE Taking Shape with Expanded Program, Most OEMs

Most major manufacturers will be at static this year
Crowds at NBAA-BACE exhibit floor
Accidents

NTSB: Pax Safely Lands King Air after Pilot Collapsed

Pilot died of cardiac arrest during the flight
Airports

Nashville Mulls Airport Name Change To Honor Dolly Parton

Tennessee governor suggests change to airport board
Sign at Nashville International Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

Summit Highlights St. Louis Aero MRO and Manufacturing

Panel participants included Boeing, Gulfstream Aerospace, and West Star Aviation
Panel session at Global Aerospace Summit
FBOs

California FBO Five Rivers Expands Footprint to Wyoming

Company won an RFP at Central Wyoming Airport
Interior of new Five Rivers Aviation at KRIW
Aircraft

Regent Flies Electric Seaglider with Crew for First Time

Two captains held the prototype 33 feet above the water for 30 seconds
Viceroy glides above the water
FBOs

Northern California FBO Expands with Hangar Purchase

The 26,510 sq ft of space brings the facility to more than 100,000 sq ft of hangars
26,510 sq ft hangar at Modesto Jet Center
Aircraft

Horizon Begins Icing Tests for Cavorite X7 eVTOL

Icing approval would open year-round service to northern communities
Cavorite X7 hovering over snow
Training and Workforce

GAO Wants High Schoolers To Take Mechanic General Test

First step toward licensing could encourage youth to seek aviation careers
Aircraft mechanic numbers from the FAA
Accidents

Teen Driver Breaches Fence, Hits PlaneSense PC-12 at KPSM

Vehicle also struck parked ground-support tractor; there were no injuries
the pilatus PC-12 photographed on a ramp
Engines

FAA Proposes Special Conditions for PW220A Idle Cruise

One engine would be able to run at low-idle in a twin-engine helicopter application
Charter & Fractional

Honda Aircraft Unit Backs Thrive Fractional Jet Program

Program launches with HondaJet HA-420 and Bombardier Challenger 3500
Thrive Aviation
Regulations and Government

Congress OKs Stopgap Government Funding Measure

Move averts potential shutdown
US Capitol rotunda
Security

Aircraft Operators Face Rising Threats in Gulf and Russia

Security consultants are warning clients to increase vigilance
Training and Workforce

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Training with Project Skynapse

Evolving AI-augmented simulator-based approach to ‘gamify’ learning
Gripen F taking off from runway
Training and Workforce

Cutting 'Traveled Work' Delays At Spirit Critical To 737 Output

Spirit AeroSystems workers give Leeham News and Analysis the inside track
Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas
Accidents

NBAA Report Flags Powerplant, Collision Risks in Q2 Data

Six fatal accidents resulted in 22 fatalities in the quarter