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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

FlyExclusive Q2 Revenue Rises on Smaller Fleet

Revenue gains achieved with 6% fewer aircraft, company reports
a jet parked on an airport ramp with the hatch open and stairs extended
Charter & Fractional

NZ CAA Approves Navair for Unlimited Charter Access

Previous limits made it difficult to book flights across the Tasman Sea, which lies between Australia and New Zealand
Navair
Maintenance and Modifications

Thornton Aviation Delivers Challenger 604 Upgrade

Upgrade paired with scheduled maintenance package
The flight deck of a challenger 604 after an upgrade by Thornton Aviation
FBOs

AEG Fuels Introduces Equipment Leasing, New Dealer FBOs

The company is launching a new business unit
AEG branded fuel truck on ramp
FBOs

Oklahoma’s Largest Airport To Receive Third FBO

Freedom OKC is expected to open next September
Artist rendering of new FBO planned for KOKC
FBOs

New FBO Operator Ocean Aviation Acquires First Facility

Founded last year, Ocean Aviation is up and running
National Jets FBO at KFLL
Aircraft

Cape Air To Add Eight Caravans for Montana Service

Will introduce aircraft in 2027 to the Montana network
Textron Aviation Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Textron, Merlin Unveil Uncrewed SkyCourier Concept

Design study swaps the cockpit for a nose cargo door
Cessna SkyCourier UX Render
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
Screenshot 2026-09-14 at 8.07.17 AM
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
Polaris Aero
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
AI to purchase an aircraft
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
Rotorcraft

Avincis Orders Five McDermott 214ST Utility Helicopters

Medium twin-engine rotorcraft will supplement European firefighting operations
Artist's impression of Avincis' McDermott 214ST helicopters
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