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Accidents
PC-12 Landed on Sea Ice after May 2024 Engine Failure
No injuries among three occupants; TSB found midspan tensile fractures in turbine blades
Aircraft
Boeing Absorbs Spirit with Airbus Taking Some Parts
Aerostructures and components group has been split between rival airframers
Rotorcraft
Robinson, Safran Team on R88 Engine Support
Program covers 5 years, 2,000 hours, and AOG and troubleshooting assistance
Aircraft
Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000
The OEM’s new speedy flagship was first announced in 2022
Regulations and Government
Non-Halon Fire Extinguishers for Learjets Get Euro Nods
EASA and CAA sign off on Halotron BrX STC
ATC
FAA Awards ATC Upgrade Integration Contract to Peraton
Peraton, formerly part of Harris Corp., will be responsible for steering the massive ATC modernization effort
Sustainability and Environment
Avfuel Boosts SAF Supplies at Austin Airport
Million Air takes first SAF delivery in Austin
Maintenance and Modifications
Ontic Opens MRO Center of Excellence in Florida
Consolidates company’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities in the U.S.
Aircraft
U.S. AAM Advocates Call for More Regulatory Clarity
House of Representatives aviation subcommittee addressed new sector's needs
Aircraft
Jekta Prepares to Fly Second Sub-Scale Electric Seaplane
Swiss start-up has published a photo of its latest 1:9 scale demonstrator
Aircraft
Chinese Start-up Offers Ultralight Personal eVTOL Aircraft
Yivtol was one of several eVTOL aircraft developers at the Aero Asia show
Aircraft
Aero Asia Show Highlights Advanced Air Mobility Ambitions
eVTOL aircraft pioneers were prominent at the show in Zhuhai
Regulations and Government
Bay Area Parks Air Tour Agreement Opens for Comment
FAA and NPS propose new rules for Bay Area sightseeing flights
Maintenance and Modifications
AINsight: Reducing the Mx Burden Could Help Aviation
The more work required on an aircraft, the more mechanics are needed
Accidents
NTSB Reviews Cargo in Fatal Florida King Air Crash
Cargo-laden King Air B100 Entered Rapid Descent before Fatal Impact
Aircraft
Argus: Bizav Flight Activity Marks Another Best in November
North America marked its strongest monthly gain in more than a decade
Aircraft
Wings Leasing Offers New Diamonds to Flight Schools
Program helps training companies add the latest technology to their fleets
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier’s UAE Service Center Taking Shape
Slated to open in second half of 2026
FBOs
Universal Aviation Unveils Renovated Caribbean FBO
Represents Universal’s third FBO on the island
Maintenance and Modifications
PAG Swoops In To Acquire H.E.R.O.S. Engine MRO Provider
MRO group adds specialized Rolls-Royce M250/RR300 engine maintenance provider
Aircraft
China’s Comac Offers Alternative to Western Business Jets
Five different VIP cabin interiors available for derivative of C909 airliner
Aircraft
Honda To Fly First Full-scale Hybrid eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026
Honda Opens Up About Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
KTEB-based AOG Support Provider Sold, Rebranded
Company services aircraft in the greater New York area
Aircraft
GAMA: Bizjet Deliveries and Aircraft Billings Soar
Turboprops and rotorcraft saw minor erosion year over year
Operations
ForeFlight Debuts Logbook for European Pilots
New feature is available as a Europe region option
Engines
Beta's Electric Motors Will Power Eve's eVTOL Aircraft
Eve has been evaluating the manufacturer's electric pusher propellers for several months
Aircraft
Data Shows China’s Bizav Market Is Still Growing
The sector was a highlight of the Aero Asia show in Zhuhai last week
Airports
Archer Maps Out Miami eVTOL Air Taxi Vertiport Network
South Florida infrastructure push coincides with new military partnerships
Charter & Fractional
Sino Jet Increases Order For AE200 eVTOL Air Taxis
Hong Kong group announced the deal with Aerofugia at Aero Asia show
