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Precourt, Udvar-Hazy in NAHF Hall of Fame Class of 2027

National Aviation Hall of Fame revealed 2027 enshrinement class ahead of NBAA-BACE
NAHF announcement of 2027 enshrinees.
Maintenance and Modifications

Wheels Up Signs Honeywell Mx Plan for Challenger Bizjets

Deal includes access to Honeywell’s Ensemble
FBOs

ExecuJet Haite Starts Handling at Beijing Daxing Airport

The company already runs an FBO at Beijing Capital International Airport
ExecuJet Haite ground handling in China
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Challenger 600 Family Soundproofing Gets Canadian Approval

Custom-fitted treatments gained FAA and EASA approval in 2022
Skandia Challenger 600 soundproofing
Avionics

Dassault Launches EASy IV Upgrade for Falcon 2000s

To be available for forward and retrofit
Dassault Falcon 2000 EASy IV flight deck
Maintenance and Modifications

CAA Signs Jet Aviation Maintenance Deal for Members

The discounts apply to Jet Aviation's international service locations
Jet Aviation techs examining aircraft outside hangar
Regulations and Government

NASA Chief Touts X-59 Progress at NBAA-BACE

Jared Isaacman says test data is ‘extremely encouraging’ so far
Former NASA astronaut Charlie Precourt (left) and NASA administrator Jared Isaacman
Aircraft

EASA Validates Honda APMG S Upgrade Program

Service centers can now install the new features in HondaJets registered in Europe
Honda Aircraft president and CEO Hideto Yamasaki
Safety

IBAC Core Program To Guide Small Ops on Risk Management

IBAC's industry partners program continues to grow
FBOs

Signature Aviation Ups Its Tailwins Reward Game

The program offers different rewards and a new way to accumulate points
Pilot on ramp
Training and Workforce

AIN’s Matt Thurber Gets Wings

Thurber honored with NBAA lifetime achievement award
Matt Thurber NBAA lifetime achievement award
Charter & Fractional

Solairus, Flexjet Leaders Talk Future of Bizav

Fresh off acquisitions, Drohan and Varsano say culture outweighs size
NBAA-BACE 2026 newsmakers lunch..
Aircraft

NBAA Kicks Off BACE with Team Changes, Upbeat Outlook

BACE continues to evolve under leadership changes
Dan Hubbard
Operations

Nimbl Module Links Emergency Practice to Real Response

Dashboard gives fast access to manual, checklists, contacts
Nimbl CEO Mark Baier
Maintenance and Modifications

Omni Courts Challenger Operators with Galileo FDX Deal

Tulsa MRO waives $25,000 STC fee for 2026 commitments
Omni Aircraft Maintenance Gogo Galileo install
Aircraft

First Production Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 Rolls Out

Updated light jet could enter service next year
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 rollout
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Touts New Private Las Vegas Terminal

Its first build partnership between NetJets and Signature Aviation
New dedicated NetJets FBO at KLAS
Avionics

Smoke Training Gets Real with Klatt Works Mask

Realistic smoke training is difficult to achieve but can be done in simulators
Klatt Works
Avionics

Upgraded Collins Radio Altimeters Meet FAA 5G Standards

Service centers to offer 5G interference-tolerant upgrades in 2027
Collins Aerospace radio altimeter upgrades
ATC

San Bernardino Deploys Collins Tower MicroElite System

First installation follows FAA approval for airborne position reference tool
Collins Tower MicroElite display screen
Operations

ArincDirect Opens API To Allow Enterprise Connections

Collins Aerospace is making it easier and more efficient for flight operations to access data
Collins Aerospace ArincDirect flight planning
Engines

How P&W Expects to Boost GTF Advantage Engine’s Durability

First of the new geared turbofans are now in service with United Airlines
Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine
Aircraft

SyberJet Revamping SJ30-2 as More Powerful SJ34

Upgraded version will carry seven occupants and have range of up to 2,500 nm
SyberJet Aircraft SJ34 and SJ36
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat Paves Path for Simpler Satcom Service Plans

Published manufacturers suggested retail prices will make it easier to compare
Viasat satellite communications
Aircraft

Daher Kodiak 900 Expands into Europe

Multimission applications are growing
Kodiak 900
Regulations and Government

Web Manuals Launches Compliance Assistant for AI Tool

Updates include integration of FAA Data Collection Tools
Web Manuals Compliance Assistant for Amelia AI
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Raffles Pre-purchase Aircraft Eval at NBAA-BACE

MRO provider says accelerated evaluations take as few as five days
Aircraft

AIN Media Group Unveils Membership Program

Subscribers to have access to archived material and databases
AIN Membership website
Maintenance and Modifications

Intercontinental Jet, MHI Celebrate 20 Years Together

Open house welcomed local officials, employees, and company leaders
Intercontinental Jet Services
FBOs

North Shore FBO Makes NBAA-BACE Debut

North Shore Aviation began operations at KUGN this month
North Shore Jet Center with jet on ramp