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Aircraft

Pilot Report: Citation Ascend Is the Ultimate XLS

A logical upgrade brings new avionics and a refreshed cabin to the classic jet
Textron Aviation Citation Ascend
Avionics

Merlin Introduces Condor Autonomy Platform for Large Freighters

Boston start-up targets freighter conversion market with new offering
Boeing 747 freighter
Aircraft

Tecnam’s P2012 Traveller Piston Twin Aircraft Gets the VIP Interior Touch

Less expensive than a turboprop, the P2012 VIP is a niche within a niche.
Tecnam P2012 VIP at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026
Safety

UPRTA Sets Free Quarterly Webinars, Fall Safety Summit

First webinar scheduled for June 17 covers unified upset recovery strategy
A King Air in an upset attitude viewed from the tail
Aircraft

Otto Aerospace Freezes Phantom 3500 Jet Design

Preliminary design review supports goal of super-midsize performance
Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500
Airports

JetNet Webinar Considers World Cup Industry Impact

The tournament will begin next month at 16 venues across North America
FIFA World Cup 2026
Training and Workforce

IBAC Adds Six Industry Partners from Four Continents

Program now includes 31 organizations across five continents
Generic bizjet
ATC

FAA Cuts 2,000 from Certified Controller Goal in 2026 Plan

New plan suggests a necessary full certified professional controller target of 12,563, down from 14,633 in the 2025 plan
Controller at Dulles International Airport (Photo: Bill Carey)
Accidents

NTSB: Drug Detection Up among Pilots Killed in Accidents

Study examined toxicology results from 2018 through 2022
Percent of fatally injured pilots with positive toxicology findings by drug type, 1990–2022 (NTSB graphic).
Charter & Fractional

FlyEpic Showcasing E1000 To Build Fractional Momentum

Company launched operations this year
airplane flying over water
Aircraft

Sarla's eVTOL Aircraft Plans Boosted By IndiGo Investment

Venture capital arm of Indian airline says it is not planning eVTOL air taxi services
Sarla Aviation Shunya VTOL aircraft
Safety

OpsGroup Warns Pilots To Check LPV Approach Notams

Problem stems from design of missed approach segments
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Uprooting Your Kids May Be the Best Landing

Not grabbing the opportunity could lead to stagnant career progression
moving boxes
Maintenance and Modifications

VSE Completes $2B Acquisition of Precision Aviation Group

Combined entity spans 61 locations across eight countries, including 48 repair facilities and 11 distribution centers
Precision Aviation Group distribution services display
Training and Workforce

Panel: Those Not Using AI in Bizav Will Be Left Behind

AI is a force multiplier than can help companies expand and grow
AI in business aviation panel at FABA 2026
Safety

Smoke and Fire Events a Hot Topic at BASS 2026

Training is needed to prepare pilots for these high-risk challenges
Lisa Sasse, David Wroth, Nate Klatt, Jim Zanino
Regulations and Government

Two Join AOPA Board as Bylaws Review Continues

Members have until June 5 to comment on proposed bylaw changes
AOPA HQ in Maryland, from the air
Sustainability and Environment

EU Rules Risk Energy-intensive SAF Production Strategies

Chalmers University of Technology urges expanded focus on gasification
Aircraft alongside wood-chip
Accidents

U.S. Air Force Rescues All 11 from Ditched King Air

Mission completed via nine hoists in 3- to 5-foot seas
Combat King II rescues 11 survivors after a King Air ditched off the coast of Florida
Charter & Fractional

CharterBlast Launches To Connect Operators with Customers

Technology platform is affiliate of CrewBlast
CharterBlast mobile app
Sustainability and Environment

Report: SAF Has Benefits Beyond Just Environmental

Geopolitical upheaval to the global oil market highlights SAF need
Sustainable aviation fuel refinery
Safety

More Than 100 TBM Owners Participate in Safety Program

TBMOPA-developed TAAP offers significant safety benefits
Daher TBM 960 aircraft
Safety

ACSF Recognizes Blue Spruce Capital with IAS Lite

Program created for non-commercial and smaller operators
adobe stock
Avionics

Iridium To Acquire Aireon in $367M Deal

Transaction combines space-based ADS-B surveillance system with its host satellite network
Iridium Aireon
Sustainability and Environment

H2Fly Chases Hydrogen Propulsion Power Density Boost

Fuel cell systems need at least 2 kW/kg power-to-weight ratio to be competitive
H2Fly's HY4 test flight
Airports

Biggin Hill Airport’s Instrument Approach Trial Extended

London airport says satellite-based instrument approach improves operational resilience
London Biggin Hill Airport
FBOs

Hangar Projects Underway at Trio of Million Air FBOs

The locations belong to the chain’s largest franchisee
Hangar under construction at Million Air KMWH
Aircraft

NBAA Releases Business Aircraft Transaction Guide

Resource addresses tax, regulatory, transactional considerations for acquisitions
Business people shake hands in the cabin of a business jet
Charter & Fractional

Hamilton AI Adds Banking, Dispatch, and Broker Tools to Charter Platform

Joby, Uber Elevate veteran leads three launches in first quarter
Matthew Schwegler
FBOs

Infinity Aviation Adds Second FBO Location

The facility gives the growing chain a footprint in South Florida
Former Corporate Air FBO at KVRB