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Sustainability and Environment
GKN-backed Start-up Focuses on Cryogenic Power Distribution
A joint venture with the University of Nottingham is a product of the H2Gear program
Airports
OpsGroup Offers Europe Summer Aircraft Parking Guide
It describes the good, the not-so-bad, and the ugly
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Pro Star Delivers G280 Gogo Galileo Satcom Installation
Expands company’s offerings for high-speed, global connectivity
Charter & Fractional
PJCC: 2026 Jet Card Rates Softening, but Still Up YOY
Jet card rates are up by about a half-point YOY but down by a point from Q1
Engines
Collins Advances Electric Thrust Reverser Technology
UK engineering center of excellence is focused on ElecTRAS improvements
Training and Workforce
Aerocor Expands Fleet Access for Recurrent Training
Dry lease access available for initial and recurrent training
Aircraft
Global 8000 To Mark Flightline Debut at Farnborough Show
Aircraft entered service in late 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Starlink Doubles Aviation Prices, Adds Region Boundaries
New service plans distinguish between a single area and global coverage
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Wheels Up Fleet Transition Completed Early by 5x5
Transition involved nearly 100 aircraft since early 2024
Aircraft
Used Business Jet, Turboprop Inventories Continue Slide
Available inventories of large business jets are down by 40% YOY
Maintenance and Modifications
Daher Adds Aircraft Support and Logistics Site in France
Expanded facility will employ additional product support staff
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Access Maintenance Earns Starlink Dealer Status
Services span three locations in Indianapolis, Nashville, and West Palm Beach
Avionics
Garmin Unveils Axis Avionics with Prime Elements for GA
Displays feature built-in GPS navigators, navcoms, and audio panels
Aircraft
Inside AIN Media Group: Over 50 Years of Aviation News & Insights
The first word and last word in aviation.
Airlines
Airbus Sees New Routes and Aging Fleets Driving Demand
Aircraft manufacturer has released its latest Global Market Forecast running through 2045
Aircraft
Edgewing Gets $6.1 Billion for GCAP Fighter Development
Tri-national consortium awarded fresh funding following publication of UK Defense Investment Plan
Training and Workforce
Cirrus Aircraft Opens Talent Center in Minnesota
Facility serves as company’s latest investment in workforce development
Aircraft
Progress Continues on First Production Lear Restoration
Nonprofit group looks to return the Lear 23 back to airworthy status
Sustainability and Environment
Gulfstream SAF Testing Shows Contrail Emission Cuts
G800 with Pearl 700 engine flew neat SAF; modded G700 served as flying laboratory
Regulations and Government
Spike Aerospace: FAA Supersonic NPRM Steps Toward New Era
Rule is performance-based, encouraging innovation, company maintains
ATC
FAA Taps L3Harris To Modernize Surveillance Network
Contract covers more than 700 ground stations nationwide
Training and Workforce
Georgia Team Tops 2026 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge
Teams modified a Caravan for Alps mission
Charter & Fractional
Elevate Jet Expands Managed Fleet with Four Aircraft
Three of the four will be available for charter, one will be corporate shuttle
Aircraft
Radia Adds Partners for WindRunner Supersized Cargo Lifter
Military use cases could include carrying half a dozen Chinook helicopters
Airports
Signature Plots AAM Strategy with UrbanV and Electra
Private aviation terminal operator could develop vertiports with partners
Aircraft
NATO To Order Up to 10 Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft
Confirmed selection of Saab’s system announced at NATO’s Ankara summit
Avionics
Garmin Pilot Apple Update Brings Three App Enhancements
FISK arrival procedure updated ahead of AirVenture 2026
Aircraft
New Pilots To Train in Rotax-powered Cirrus TRAC10
Third seat enables observer pilot to participate in training flights
Charter & Fractional
JetPay, Nuvion Partner on Global Charter Payment System
JetPay has an aviation-focused platform, while Nuvion brings global banking infrastructure
FBOs
Weston Aviation Adds FBO at UK’s Cranfield Airport
FBO groups launches partnership with university-owned airport
