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ATC

Duffy: Expect More ATC Delays as Govt. Shutdown Lingers

More than 8,000 flights in U.S. were delayed on Sunday
air traffic controller (Photo: the National Air Traffic Controllers Association)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SpaceX Chops Starlink Roam, Priority Plans by 80 Knots

Maximum speed for non-Aviation plans will top out at 391 knots
Starlink Mini
Environment

Half a Decade On, 4Air Notes Sustainability Milestones

The sustainability solutions provider has helped customers fly greener
Avionics

Stevens Performs First Post-STC KA350 Autoland Install

Garmin upgrade includes autothrottle with envelope protection features
Accidents

Air One eVTOL Prototype Crashes in Florida

No injuries reported in crash of uncrewed test aircraft
Air One eVTOL Demonstrator N514AX
Airports

Dallas-area Airport Hosts Open House This Weekend

The event will take place on Sunday
Business jet on ramp at McKinney National Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

ODAs Offer STC Help during Government Shutdown

Kilroy Aviation expertise can keep modification projects moving
Kilroy Aviation logo
Aircraft

Gulfstream Hits Stride as Bizjet Sales, Deliveries Soar

Business jet sales in the quarter were up 56%, while shipments climbed 39%
Gulfstream G800
FBOs

Sky Harbour Inks Deal for 19th Hangar Location

The latest agreement is with Los Angeles-area Long Beach Airport
Sky Harbour complex
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Retention Starts with the Right Match

Hiring starts with hope, but the key is to make the match last
“Navigating Careers & Culture” session at NBAA-BACE 2025.
Rotorcraft

Bell’s Commercial Helicopter Deliveries Slide in Q3

Q3 revenues climbed 10% year over year, driven by accelerating work on the MV-75 program
Textron FLRAA
Aircraft

WAC To Honor Brian Barents with Wichita Aero Club Trophy

Barents has held senior roles with Cessna, Learjet, Galaxy Aerospace, and Aerion
Brian Barents
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Merlin, USAF Team on Autonomous Contingency Management

Research will support next-generation uncrewed and collaborative air systems
Merlin Pilot KC-135
Aircraft

Middle East Buyers Sign for 600 Xpeng Land Aircraft Carriers

Aircraft can be carried by electric van to suitable flying areas
Aridge X3-F flight demo in Dubai
Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets on Track to Meet 2025 Deliveries

It has delivered 102 private jets through the first nine months
Embraer Phenom 300E on ramp.
Maintenance and Modifications

Greenpoint Delivers Latest BBJ 787 Completions Job

Greenpoint has completed dozens of BBJ aircraft
BBJ 787
Training and Workforce

PHI First Air-med Operator To Deploy Loft VR Simulator

Pilots will practice emergencies and prep for Part 135 flying
Loft simulator at PHI Air Medical
Aircraft

Q3 Deliveries, Revenues Rise at Textron Aviation

Bizjet deliveries climb modestly while commercial turboprops jump 56%
Ascend
Accidents

Expectation Bias, Distraction Led to Runway Collision

Hawker took off without clearance and hit a Citation Mustang at a runway intersection
View of both airplanes flight tracks with the area the ground collision occurred highlighted in yellow.
Avionics

Honeywell Rolls Out Alternatives for Jammed Navigation Signals

Software shows aircraft’s position, velocity, and orientation when GNSS signals are unavailable
Honeywell avionics suite
Regulations and Government

Completions House Cleared For U.S. and Canadian Aircraft

The authorization allows it to work on both N-registered and C-registered business aircraft
Refurbished Global 5500 cabin
Fuel

EASA Publishes First Report On SAF Use In Europe

In 2024, 0.6% of all aviation fuel supplied in the European Union was SAF
SAF in Europe Airbp
Safety

Aircare International and Air Nurses Form Alliance

The two aeromedical companies will partner on in-flight urgent care
Air Nurses Founder and CEO Ericka Essington and Aircare Intl v-p Karl Kamps
Charter & Fractional

Bond To Shake, Not Stir, Fractional Market with $1.7B Bombardier Order

Company to start operations with fleet of Challenger 3500s and Global 6500s.
Rendering of Bond livery on tail of Bombardier Aircraft shown on a circular screen at NBAA-BACE event
Avionics

Garmin Releases Next-generation D2 Aviator Watches

New features include voice commands and PlaneSync connectivity
Garmin D2 Mach 2 smartwatch
Regulations and Government

Senate Panel OKs ROTOR Act with ADS-B In Mandate

ADS-B In would be required for aircraft in controlled airspace by 2031
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet MRO Marks 25 Years of Service in Australasia

Maintenance provider has multiple bases across Australia and New Zealand
ExecuJet MRO Services Sydney
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Vista Installing Gogo’s Galileo Connectivity across Fleet

Broadband installations start in November, targeting 60 jets in 18 months
Vista Gogo Galileo broadband
Aircraft

Airbus and Boeing Struggling to Meet Narrowbody Demand

At the same time, demand for the A220 is languishing as engine troubles persist
Airbus A220
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airbus Helicopters Takes Over Survey Copter Drone Lines

Aliaca and Capa-X join Airbus Helicopters’ growing tactical UAS portfolio
Survey Copter Aliaca VTOL