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Regulations and Government

IBAC’s Partner Program Welcomes First Mexico Member

Manny has been an IS-BAH participant for a decade
Manny
Training and Workforce

AI Deployment Aims To Maximize Flight Training Debriefs

Navi AI is now working with leading U.S. flight training organizations
Navi AI
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aero Mech Adds Hawker Jets to Starlink STC List

Company plans approval for PC-12 and PC-24 later this year
Aero Mech Starlink
Avionics

Emergency Battery Power Supplies Are True Blue’s Newest

Units equipped with no-memory-effect nickel-metal hydride batteries
TS32 emergency battery power supply
Fuel

Avfuel Focuses on Several Fuel Factors

Company arrives at NBAA SDC prepared with solutions
Avfuel tanker on ramp with business jet
Avionics

Avionics Industry Optimistic as AEA Opens Convention

Dealers and manufacturers share information at the annual confab
Adamson, DeGroot, Berryhill at AEA 2026
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Army Receives First Optionally Piloted Black Hawk

UH-60MX serves as testbed for Army’s ‘SAFE’ autonomy program
UH-60MX Black Hawk
Aircraft

Gulfstream G600 Sets Milestone with 200th Delivery

200th went to customer in North America
Gulfstream G600
Aircraft

NASA Second X-59 Flight Cut Short from Warning Light

On its second flight, supersonic demonstrator flew for 9 minutes
NASA X-59 supersonic demonstrator
Sustainability and Environment

4Air To Support NBAA Sustainability Accreditation

Program evaluates flight departments on environmental responsibility efforts
an airplane in the sky at dusk over the beach
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alto Unveils New-gen Touchscreen Cadence Panels

Available in 3.5- and 4.3-inch sizes for cabin applications or 10.1-inch for galley
Alto Aviation touchscreen panel
Aircraft

Valo eVTOL Moves Closer to Service as Vertical and Bristow Collaborate

Updated Valo model features design changes from the VX4 prototype.
Vertical Aerospace Valo eVTOL mockup at Verticon 2026
Charter & Fractional

Bizav and Air Transport Brace for Gulf War Impact

Analyst warns of potential for global demand destruction for airlines
buiness jet over Dubai
FBOs

Million Air Breaks Ground in the Florida Keys

Completion of the new terminal is expected by end of year
Million Air CEO Roger Woolsey at KMTH groundbreaking
Training and Workforce

NTSB Chair to WAI Attendees: Embrace Failure, Try Again

Air New Zealand’s Marren reflects on aviation connecting people
Jennifer Homendy speaks to the audience at WAI 2026
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Speedbird Gains Brazil Approval for Urban BVLOS Drone Flights

Brazilian regulator ANAC shifts from route approvals to scalable operations
Speedbird drone delivery
Engines

FAA Finalizes Special Conditions for ZeroAvia's Electric Engine

Hydrogen-electric powertrain developer progresses toward certification
ZeroAvia's Dornier 228
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Offers Empty Seats System for Client Community

Members can reserve seats on flights or offer seats on their own bookings
Jet Linx
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SureFlight Expands to Utah With Interiors Shop

Springville facility doubles capacity for interior completions
an interior view of a Beech 390 interior completed by SureFlight
Training and Workforce

Angel Flight West Sets May 1 Gala, Names Four Honorees

Cutter Aviation, Huntsman Cancer Institute among inspiration honorees
An image from the 2025 Endeavor Awards event
Operations

Nimbl Guide Explains FAA Streamlined LOA Process

Guide covers eligibility and application submission procedures
Nimbl guide cover image
Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation Aims for June H160 Interior STC Approval

The H160 platform allows air medical providers to serve broad areas and transport critically ill patients
Metro Aviation is developing an STC for the Airbus H160 air medical interior with approval anticipated in June 2026.
Sustainability and Environment

European Airlines Demand Changes to ReFuelEU Rules

Report highlights lack of transparency and consistency in SAF requirements
Neste SAF truck at airports
Aircraft

FAA Launches Annual General Aviation Activity Survey

Industry appeals for participation
adobe stock
Training and Workforce

One-G Flight Simulator Replicates TBM 900 Turboprop

Company flew a TBM 900 to capture performance and handling data
One-G Simulation Tarbes 9.00 flight simulator
Training and Workforce

TRU Simulation, Reiser Deal Adds H125 to Veris Platform

Platform uses Reiser model from Level D simulators
Reiser and Tru Simulation collaborate to bring new helicopter model availability for the Veris Virtual Reality Simulator
Rotorcraft

QuikTrip Expands Fleet with Third Bell 429 Helicopter

Company already operates two 429s and one Bell 407GXi
Bell Textron signed purchase agreement of a third Bell 429 to QuikTrip Corporation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Greenpoint Delivers VVIP 787 Interior Completion

Project incorporated AeroSuite private space
787 in Greenpoint Technologies hangar
Training and Workforce

Malachowski to WAI: Believe Those Who Believe in You

Women in Aviation International leader urges attendees to maintain fidelity to values
WAI CEO Lynda Coffman speaks to the audience at the WAI opening session
Operations

Alpha Wingman PPI Integrates with IADA Broker Portal

Brokers can request pricing and scheduling from multiple MRO providers
Alpha Wingman pre purchase inspection request form on the IADA website