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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Vertical Raises $60 Million for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Development

UK start-up says it now has cash to support work on the four-passenger aircraft through mid-2026
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
Environment

Bombardier Marks Progress on Sustainability Goals

GHG emissions are down by 23% over 2019, and employee engagement exceeded target
Bombardier Global 7500 with new livery
Operations

GlobalAir Publishes FBO Specials for Flights to Oshkosh

Discounts on fuel, food, and facilities are available for AirVenture flyers
GlobalAir fuel map
Accidents

Improper Switch Position Led to 2023 Falcon 10 Overrun

NTSB found crew used training checklist, thrust reversers in stow position
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Training and Workforce

Stephanie Goetz Named CAN Ambassador

Pink Jet pilot to represent nonprofit offering free cancer flights
CAN
Operations

GlobalAir Publishes FBO Specials for Flights to Oshkosh

Discounts on fuel, food, and facilities are available for AirVenture flyers
GlobalAir fuel map for Oshkosh travelers
Aircraft

NBAA Schedules 2026nRegional Forums in Miami, New York

2026 Events will be held on February 25 in Miami and June 3 in White Plains
Aircraft

NBAA Schedules 2026 Regional Forums in Miami, New York

2026 events will be held on February 25 in Miami and June 3 in White Plains
2024 Miami regional forum
Maintenance and Modifications

Bug Residue Measurably Increases Aircraft Drag, Fuel Burn

Operators face hidden costs from seasonal insect activity
An aircraft being washed on the ground
Operations

Free MyTIS Trial Offered to Oshkosh Travelers

Provides airport and weather information when ATIS can’t be received
Send MyTIS airport and weather information
Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Adds New Maintenance Approval in Philippines

The company operates a major repair station at Clark International Airport
Metrojet Engineering Clark hangar
Aircraft

Otto Selects Mecaer Landing Gear and Flight Controls

Aircraft won’t have fly-by-wire flight controls or cabin windows
Otto Aviation's Phantom 3500 business jet
Regulations and Government

EASA Issues Innovative Air Mobility Rules Covering eVTOL Aircraft

New means of compliance intended to support operations of new aircraft in Europe
Volocopter eVTOL aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Joby Flies Hydrogen-powered UAS for 9 Hours

Hybrid-electric JAI30 aircraft remains shrouded in secrecy
FlightAware ADS-B tracking data for Joby’s N30FR aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Joby Flies Hydrogen-powered UAS for 9 Hours

Hydrogen-electric JAI30 aircraft remains shrouded in secrecy
FlightAware ADS-B tracking data for Joby’s N30FR aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airo Group Will Open U.S. Drone Production Facility in IPO-backed Expansion

Company is seeking to capitalize on rising NATO and Pentagon defense spending
Airo's RQ-35 drone
Airports

Oklahoma Issues Airport Development Grants

The funds will be used for a variety of projects
Aircraft

Global 7500 Sets 135th City-pair Speed Record

Bombardier jet holds the most speed records of any business aircraft
Bombardier
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault Selects Honeywell Aspire 350 Satcom for Falcons

Certifications are complete for Falcon 2000 and Falcon 6X
Dassault 6x
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Bizjet Owner Privacy Challenges and Solutions

FAA has improved on privacy issues
bizjet windows
FBOs

Hangar Developer Wins RFP at Las Vegas-area KBVU

The company is now negotiating a lease on the 40 acres of land
Aerial view of KBVU
Aircraft

As Trade Wars Intensify, Embraer Evaluates Impact

U.S. and Brazil traded 50% tariff threats
Embraer Praetor 600 in flight
Charter & Fractional

Flyvbird Close to Launch of First AI-booked Air Charters

Network will start with German cities Friedrichshafen, Mönchengladbach, and Strausberg
Flyvbird charter network in Germany
Operations

Garmin Adds Oshkosh FISK Arrival for AirVenture Flyers

Procedure includes waypoints and notes on the chart
FISK arrival to Oshkosh as depicted on Garmin SmartCharts
FBOs

NYC-area FBO Now Offers TSA Security Screening

Republic Jet Center can now screen Part 380 and large charter flights
Large charter aircraft on Republic Jet Center ramp
Regulations and Government

Bedford Steps into FAA Administrator Role

Senate confirmed Bedford in 53-43 vote
Republic Airways president Bryan Bedford
Training and Workforce

Duncan Open House in Provo To Spotlight Careers

Event to include hands-on demos and facility tours
Duncan Aviation is hosting an event in August
Safety

Aeromedical Services Restored to North Dakota Community

Williston Care Flight operates a fleet of Pilatus PC-12s
Aeromed PC-12 and ambulance positioned on ramp at Overland Aviation
Airlines

Cambodian Airline Will Connect Coastal Towns with Elfly’s Noemi

Start-up has committed to buy five of the nine-passenger electric amphibious aircraft
Eric Lithun, CEO of Elfly (left) and Neak Oknha Suo Vireak, CEO of Vet Airways’ parent company, Vireak Buntham Express
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cessna Caravans Latest To Receive Starlink STC

Systems brings highspeed broadband connectivity to the single-engine turboprop
Cessna Caravan airplane