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Skyryse: Release of Mosaic Paves Way for New Tech

Skyryse aligning with the FAA's new Mosaic standards
Skyryse One modified Robinson R66 helicopter
Aircraft

Gulfstream Soars as Bizjet Deliveries, Revenues Rise

Company raised 2025 shipment forecast to 150 to 155 aircraft
Gulfstream G700 at EBACE 2023
Training and Workforce

Air Charter Association Launches 2025 Internship Program

15 young people will start the program with a week’s training at London Biggin Hill Airport
The Air Charter Association 2025 interns
Regulations and Government

Trump Nominee for ICAO Draws ALPA Fire

White House nominated former Delta Air Lines pilot Jefferey Anderson to ICAO rep role
The White House
Rotorcraft

Robinson Teams with MagniX To Develop Electric R66

Partnership was announced during EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh
Robinson R66 helicopter
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Embraer Reaches Record Backlog for E-Jets in 2Q2025

The Brazilian airframer has nearly $30 billion in financial committments
Embraer hangar with jet
Aircraft

FAA Announces Final Mosaic Rule at Oshkosh Event

Removes weight limitations and allows sport pilots to fly more complex aircraft
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
Aircraft

Joby Ramps Up eVTOL Aircraft Production in California

Another JAS4-1 eVTOL aircraft recently rolled off the production line
N545JX flies over Marina, California
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Nears STC Approval for TBM 700 Engine Upgrade

Modification specialist is anticipating imminent approval
The Blackhawk Group's TBM 700 testbed
Aircraft

Jefferies: Available Bizjet Inventory Dips Slightly

More younger aircraft are on market
Gulfstream G650/650ER (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Aircraft

Elixir Aircraft Offers a New Approach to Flight Training with High Tech Carbon Fiber Airframe

Sailing-inspired technology supports a new way to build training aircraft.
Elixir Aircraft at Paris Air Show 2025
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Defense Bolsters Dassault, Trappier Decries U.S. Tariffs

The French group’s first-half order intake grew 57% in the first half of 2025
Dassault Aviation at the Paris Air Show
Maintenance and Modifications

Charter Operator Toyo Approved To Use Electronic Tech Log

TrustFlight supported the operator in getting approval from the Romanian aviation regulator
Toyo Aviation Cessna Citation CJ4 aircraft
Aircraft

Epic E1000 AX Receives FAA Certification

Epic’s latest model begins deliveries this week
Epic E1000 AX instrument panel view
Operations

Daher Extends Digital Services to Kodiak Owners

Garmin PlaneSync connected aircraft management system enables added services
Me & My Kodiak app
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Plots Next Century of Aircraft Engines

The prolific U.S. aircraft engine manufacturer was formed in July 1925
Pratt & Whitney founder Frederick B. Rentschler in front of his Wasp-engined Vought O2U Corsair
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Group Tapped for Piper Meridian Mods

Company will be exclusive Americas distributor for engine/prop upgrade
Piper Meridian with X-Range upgrade
Training and Workforce

JSfirm Creates Searchable Airmen Database

Users can search by category, type rating, location, and last name
pilots shot
Avionics

Garmin and Hughes Partner on Guided Visual Approaches

More than 31 approaches at 25 airports added to new database
Garmin guided visual approaches
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Safran Completes Acquisition of Collins’ Flight Controls

The Collins business is now part of the Safran Electronics & Defense division
Collins Aerospace flight control systems
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Raises $800M in Equity Round for Growth

L Catterton, KSL, and J. Safra join existing shareholders
Multiple jets on airport ramp in front of FBO
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Submits Data for Latest King Air STC

The upgrade package on the King Air 350 promises more power and better perfomance
Blackhawk's King Air 350 test aircraft
Aircraft

DBT Aero Introduces Two-seat Double Box Tail Airplane

Projected performance includes 1,000-nm range and 200-knot cruise
DBT 2LX light airplane
Engines

FAA Certifies Hartzell’s First Electric Engine Propeller

Hartzell designed the propeller for Beta Technologies’ electric aircraft
Beta Technologies Alia CX300 with Hartzell propeller
Avionics

Nighthawk’s New Cockpit Display Picked for Comp Air 6.2

Large, high-resolution touchscreen displays are driven by a remotely mounted computing center
Nighthawk Guardian display
Maintenance and Modifications

Scheme Designers Highlights 3D Paint Scheme Designs

Photorealistic renderings allow customers to view the design from any angle
Scheme Designers
Aircraft

Crewchief, Trade-A-Plane Provide Online Logbook Access

Aircraft buyers can use the system to view maintenance documents before proceeding with the purchase
Avionics

Lightspeed Improves Headset Comfort with Zulu 4 Headset

Newest version adds comfort and flexibility features
Lightspeed Zulu 4 pilot headset
Training and Workforce

AINsight: We Need To Recruit 2nd Graders and Their Parents

Aviation industry needs to think differently to reach future generation of workers
Regulations and Government

House Panel Approves Budget Jump for FAA in 2026

House bill to provide a $23.3 billion budget for FAA in 2026
U.S. Capitol