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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Lockheed Martin Will Build Four Vectis Drone Prototypes

The U.S. defense group displayed a UAS model at the Air & Space Forces Association conference
Lockheed Martin Vectis UAS
Accidents

Forgotten Safety Pin Preceded Gulfstream IV Excursion

Airplane veered into grass with no injuries reported
A Gulfstream G-IV’s nose gear pip pin was found separated, missing a ball lock, after its safety pin went uninstalled, an NTSB preliminary report says.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Projects Steady Bizjet Growth to 2030

North America expected to remain largest market through 2030
A business jet in flight
Safety

Veryon Acquires Safety Software Firm Polaris Aero

Deal gives Veryon 200+ new customers
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Swarm Pitches Gamera for New U.S. Drone Requirements

U.S. Air Force is seeking a more affordable replacement for MQ-9A Reapers
Swarm Aero Gamera drone
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Meets Charter Demand for New Destinations

Social media helping drive demand for new experiences as Middle East market still weak
Luxaviation Challenger 604
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

GA-ASI Aims Wildfire at Reaper Replacement

The new drone has a target price well below that of the current MQ-9A
GA-ASI Wildfire drone
Fuel

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Gaining New Awareness

Recent panel discussion lists EU policies and the Iran war as factors
SAF Flasks in lab
Regulations and Government

AINsight: How To Use AI When Buying an Aircraft

Use AI cautiously and assess its output
abstract image of business jet
Airports

NBAA’s Rocheleau To Take Helm at ACI-NA

Rocheleau had served with the FAA before returning to NBAA in August
Chris Rocheleau © NBAA
FBOs

Titan Fuels, Aero Specialties Ink Exclusive Partnership

The deal will provide benefits to Titan fuel dealers
ground service equipment on ramp
Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Sues over Loss of Air Ambulance Contract

Northern Ireland-based 247 Aviation is set to take over air ambulance work
Gama Aviation air ambulance
Aircraft

The 25th Anniversary of 9/11: How it Changed Airbus and Boeing

The fall-out from the terror attacks was to have short- and long-term consequences
Boeing Sonic Cruiser
Security

The 25th Anniversary of 9/11: The Impact on Airlines

The terror attacks in the U.S. inflicted significant damage on commercial airlines
9/11 airlines
Aircraft

Will Embraer Go Big by Developing a Large Narrowbody Jet?

Industry experts privately debate whether the Brazilian airframer can take the risk
Embraer E195-E2 aircraft
Accidents

District Court Rejects Appeal of GARA-related Lawsuit

Plaintiffs argued that police aircraft are exempt from GARA statute of repose
Helicopter accident flight path
FBOs

Aircraft Specialists Buys Out FBO Rival at KLZU

The company is now the lone service provider on the field
Aircraft Specialists Jet Center at KLZU
Aircraft

Baggage Floor Removal Vexing for Lear Jet Restoration

The group looks to return Lear 23-003 to flight
the baggage floor in Lear 23-003
Aircraft

Joby eVTOL Begins Week of Flights across North Texas

Project Nexus makes first flights under the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Joby’s eVTOL air taxi prototype sits on the ramp at Perot Field
Aircraft

Bombardier Global 8000 Earns UK London City Approval

Approval eases access to central London
Bombardier Global 8000
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Clears Lithium Battery for Gulfstream Jets

First installation set for end of September
An image of True Blue Power's lithium ion battery against a white background
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet’s New Farnborough Terminal Could Spur Global Growth

New Europe facility includes training and operations centers
Flexjet Farnborough Airport private terminal
Aircraft

Netherlands Opts for Its Inaugural AEW&C Aircraft

Bilateral capability with Sweden marks nation’s first AEW&C acquisition
GlobalEye
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Amprius Batteries Boost Energy for Long-endurance Drones

Second-generation SiCore battery cells reach 500 Wh/kg
Rows of cylindrical battery cells on a production line
Aircraft

FAA Grants Special Airworthiness Certificate for eFlyer

Bye Aerospace’s prototype is ready for flight testing
Rod Zastrow, Bye Aerospace CEO
Aircraft

France Receives Its First Falcon Albatros Patrol Jets

Dassault based the maritime patrol aircraft on the Falcon 2000LXS
A Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft flies over a coastal area.
Aircraft

Trump’s Call for Bombardier Ban Draws Opposition

IAM expressed strong opposition to a ban on the sale of Bombardier products
Elevate Jet Challenger business jet
Cabin Interior and Electronics

OpsGroup Details New Starlink Regional Service Maps

SpaceX has doubled price of service for unlimited worldwide coverage
Starlink regional service North America
ATC

Bizav Traffic Impacted by UK Air Traffic Control Failure

Thousands of commercial airline flights were canceled on Tuesday and Wednesday
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Argus: North America Bizav Flying Up as Demand Softens

Europe posts second consecutive year-over-year decline