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NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Completes First Taxi Tests

Low-speed taxi validates steering and braking systems
NASA X-59 supersonic research aircraft performs first taxi tests in California, July 2025
Engines

ZeroAvia Builds Patent Portfolio for Hydrogen-electric Airliners

Start-up says it now holds 45 patents around its plans for hydrogen-electric powertrains
ATR72 regional airliner could be fitted with ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric propulsion system.
FBOs

Upstate NY Airport Welcomes New FBO Complex

North American Flight Services Debuts $32 million facility
grand opening ceremony at new Saratoga Airport FBO
Regulations and Government

Asia-Pacific Regulators Issue eVTOL Air Taxi and Drone Guidance

20 aviation authorities have produced reference materials about advanced air mobility
China's AutoFlight eVTOL manufacturer
Aircraft

What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 1 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis
A variety of new airliners are being discussed for the next decade or more.
Aircraft

Vertical Touts VX4 eVTOL Military Missions at UK’s RIAT Air Show

UK company’s eVTOL prototype flew from Cotswold Airport to the Fairford air force base
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL on approach to the Royal Air Force's Fairford base in the UK.
Aircraft

Regent Plans Military Variants for Viceroy Electric Seaglider

Options will include autonomous and hybrid-electric configurations
Regent Defense Viceroy Seagliders
Aircraft

Zeppelin Airships Have One Foot in Aviation’s History, and the Other in Its Future

These machines remain relevant to the future of the aviation industry.
Zeppelin NT airship in flight
Aircraft

AIN Completes Acquisition of Leeham News and Analysis

Premier source for in-depth aerospace and airline industry insights added to group’s portfolio
AIN Media Group and Leeham News and Analysis
Aircraft

Rescuing DOC: The Tale of a B-29’s Triumphant Return to Wichita

Effort involved decades of negotiations and restoration but Wichita's deep labor pool came through
B-29 DOC in flight
ATC

DOT Chief Continues Push for More ATC Funding

Duffy says FAA needs $31.5 billion to completely upgrade ATC
ATC tower
Avionics

ForeFlight Integrates Maps with Dynamic Procedures

Approaches are less cluttered and depicted more intuitively
ForeFlight dynamic procedures
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cessna Adds New Exec Interiors for Grand Caravan EX

Textron Aviation introduces three more cabin schemes and USB-C charging ports
Grand Caravan EX
Charter & Fractional

CFS Aviation Group Announces New Ownership

Company rebrands, gains new structure following share buyout
CFS Aviation Group
Airports

Aircraft Parking Fees Soar at Milan Airports

The rate hikes took effect on July 1
Ramp at Milan Malpensa Airport
Aircraft

Cessna Skyhawk Switches on Electronic Ignition

Lycoming system reduces maintenance costs and improves performance
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Charter & Fractional

Falcon Luxe Grows UAE-based Charter Fleet with G450

Company-owned jet joins mixed fleet of 16 Bombardier and Embraer models
Falcon Luxe's Gulfstream G450 aircraft
Avionics

Garmin PlaneSync Adds Automatic Flight Log Sharing

New feature pushes flight data directly to service providers
Garmin PlaneSync flight log sharing
FBOs

South Carolina Airport Upgrades FBO Cerulean Aviation

The $15 million project nearly triples the facility at KGSP
New lobby at Cerulean Aviation FBO
ATC

Aviation Stakeholders Eye Funding Needs for ATC Overhaul

Lawmakers and aviation leaders aligned on ATC modernization
Charter & Fractional

Flightpath Aviation Expands with New Florida Hangar

The aircraft operator will occupy the facility in October
artist rendering of new Flightpath hangar under construction at KBCT
Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Engineering Clark Adds Guernsey Mx Approval

The company’s major MRO facility opened in 2021
Metrojet Engineering Clark hangar
Aircraft

Integral R Is Highlight of Aura Aero Oshkosh Display

FAA validation of the aerobatic two-seater is expected this year
Aura Aero Integral R
Maintenance and Modifications

PJI Extends Mobile GSE Service Nationwide

Repairs and inspections can be done at the customer’s facility
PJi mobile ground service repair crew
Maintenance and Modifications

Pula Aviation Services Buys UK MRO

The move expands the company's aircraft maintenance capabilities
JMI hangar at London Oxford Airport
Operations

Stephanie Goetz Named CAN Ambassador

Pink Jet pilot to represent nonprofit offering free cancer flights
CAN
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drones Flying Too High, FAA-backed Study Finds

Data suggests new rules needed as drone use expands
sang a lee presents drone data
Aircraft

Hybrid Air Vehicles Targets U.S. Market for Airlander 10 Airship

HAV USA will be led by John Schumacher
Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander 10
Aircraft

Horizon and ZeroAvia Pursue Hydrogen-powered Cavorite VTOL Aircraft

Partners aim to integrate ZeroAvia’s 600-kilowatt ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain
Cavorite X7 eVTOL aircraft rendering
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Textron eAviation Expands Its Uncrewed Aircraft Family with Pipistrel’s Nuuva V300

Aircraft like this could change how cargo is transported.
Pipistrel Nuuva V300 in flight testing