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Aircraft

AOPA To Sell 2013 Citation M2, No Plan To Replace It

Leadership cites stewardship of member dollars, not cash need
AOPA Cessna 525 M2
Safety

White House Appoints Michael Graham as NTSB Vice Chair

Graham has served on the board since 2020 and was renominated for a term extending through 2030
NTSB member Michael Graham
Charter & Fractional

GLADA Creates Broker Education Online Platform

Learning management system offers access to course materials as GLADA builds on its educational resources
Omni Air Transport generic charter photo
Regulations and Government

FAA Improves Monitoring, but ATC Tower Staffing Lags

Audit makes three recommendations to improve monitoring
an air traffic control tower
Regulations and Government

Veteran and Bizav Advocate John Sheehan Flies West

Sheehan was executive v-p of AOPA and author of ‘Business and Corporate Aviation Management’
John J. Sheehan III
Aircraft

Embraer Q1 Deliveries Rise 47% Year over Year

Executive jets account for 29 of total deliveries
Phenom 300 on a runway
Maintenance and Modifications

Cutter Aviation Opens KBJC Pilatus Service Center

Facility specializes in PC-12 and PC-24 maintenance
Cutter Aviation Broomfield, Colorado
Accidents

Bizav Accident Fatalities Drop 50% in First Quarter

Runway excursions continue to be a problem, however
Bombardier Challenger 650 crash
FBOs

iFlightPlanner: Aviation Fuel Prices ‘Sharply Higher’

Jet-A retail prices climb 19.2% versus February
iFlightPlanner March U.S. fuel prices
FBOs

AEG Fuels Adds Colombia, Arizona FBOs to Network

Network grows to 44 locations with two additions
AEG Fuels adds new locations to connect network
Safety

AINsight: Watch Out Below the Minimum Descent Altitude

LNAV+V advisory glide paths can be helpful but do not guarantee obstacle clearance
Operations

FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Flips the Script on Certification

Program enables early commercial operations to inform future FAA rules
Wisk Aero eVTOL
Airports

FAA Prohibiting Side-by-side Approaches at KSFO

New protocol is a result of quality-assurance efforts
United Airlines arrival at KSFO
Rotorcraft

Airbus Is Bringing the H140 Helicopter to Market with Special VIP ACH140 Variant

The ACH140 can comfortably transport six passengers.
Airbus Helicopters H140 Prototype
Aircraft

Citation Ascend Starts European Demonstration Tour

The Ascend demonstrator is the first of the new type to cross the Atlantic
Cessna Citation Ascend
Charter & Fractional

Masters Tourney NetJets Pax Get Preview of New Terminal

Construction is underway, with the new ramp already open
NetJets new terminal at Augusta Regional Airport
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

India’s Aircraft Leasing Sector Gets More User-friendly

New options for operating leases are starting to become more common
Engines

EAP Adds PW535E, Tay 611 to Maintenance Program

Dallas provider marks 10th year with expanded engine coverage
Gulfstream G450 Rolls Royce
Aircraft

NASA’s X-59 Flight-test Program Now Gaining Momentum

Aircraft is prepping for fifth flight test
NASA X-59 supersonic demonstrator in flight
Aircraft

Hagerty Jet Group: Preowned Gulfstreams Are Hard To Find

Few preowned Gulfstreams are available for sale and are selling quickly
Gulfstream G700 business jet
Charter & Fractional

Safety Governs Flexjet’s MidEast Ops Amid Iran Conflict

Bizjet operator still flying into Cyprus, Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan
Flexjet Gulfstream G650
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Indemnity Insurer Calls for Clearer Charter Contracts

Charter contracts can be unclear over who gets paid what and how
EBACE 2023
Sustainability and Environment

Electric Drives Could Cut Carbon From Airliner Taxiing

UK's Project Sonata is working towards a demonstration
Fly Dubai airliner
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Governor Signs Washington State Luxury Tax Repeal

Replacement bill includes a rise in fuel taxes of 7 cents per gallon
Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson signed the luxury tax repeal
Security

Houthi Escalation of Iran War Widens Danger to Aviation

Security analysts are warning operators to remain vigilant in Gulf conflict
Red Sea
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Approves Avcon Single Sensor Port for Caravan

STC expands special mission capabilities for Cessna platform
 AVCON Receives FAA Approval For CESSNA Caravan Single Camera Port.
Engines

Blackhawk Expands XP67A Eligibility for King Airs

Validation testing enables compatibility with Pro Line Fusion avionics
blackhawk performance center installing on king air 350
Charter & Fractional

Hamilton AI Teams with Bank To Grow Air Charter Platform

Hamilton AI will embed Column’s banking infrastructure in its platform
Broker generic photo
Safety

Lithium-ion Battery Fires: Understanding Risks and Containment

On average, two lithium-ion battery thermal runaway events occur every week, mostly while aircraft are in cruise
explosion of a Lithium-ion battery installed in a mobile Bluetooth speaker
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: April 2026

Preliminary and final accident reports, April 2026
rural runway