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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Heads Up Technologies Acquires Innovative Advantage

Acquisition is the third in three years for Heads Up Technologies
Airports

Month-long Runway Closure at Oregon Airport Begins Soon

KUAO tower and Taxiway Alpha remain open; rotorcraft operations may continue
photo from the end of a runway
Training and Workforce

Textron Unveils M-346N Jet Trainer for U.S. Navy Bid

U.S./Italian partnership will compete with Boeing’s T-7A and Lockheed Martin T-50A
Textron Aviation Defense Leonardo M-346N jet trainer
Charter & Fractional

Charter and Go Adds Satellite Flight Tracking

Partnership leverages Spire’s LEMUR satellite constellation to deliver real-time ADS-B tracking data
Charter and Go / Spire
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Parrot Launches Military Drone for Ukraine Conflict, Plus AI Autopilot System for UAVs

Customers can purchase Parrot's drone or add its AI Autopilot to their own UAVs.
Parrot Anafi UKR drone on display
Safety

X-1FBO and Polaris Aero Partner on SMS Integration

X-1 users can now access the SMS platform directly
FBO line service technician using X-1 mobile device
Rotorcraft

China’s Skyco Leasing Group Orders More H175 Helicopters

Six of the twin-engined rotorcraft will be operated by China Southern Airlines General Aviation
Airbus H175 helicopter ordered by leasing group Skyco
Regulations and Government

Aircraft Transaction Pros Air Concerns about Privacy NPRM

Experts warn the privacy rule would thwart title searches, ‘crushing’ aircraft transactions
FAA building
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

U.S.-EU Trade Deal Spares Aerospace from Tariffs

Agreement avoids 15% tariffs that go into effect for other products on August 1
Dassault Falcon 6X business jet
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Polaris Aero Adds AI to Vocus Safety Platform

Company says new features enable better cross-team coordination
Screen showing VOCUS SMS AI Assistant interface
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Elevate MRO Adds Gogo to Installation Capabilities

MRO offering installation directly onsite or at customer facilities through strategic partnerships
Gogo Avance Lx5
Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 3500 to Costa Rica

Company has had a base in Costa Rica since 2015
Bombardier Challenger 3500 overwater (Photo: Bombardier)
Avionics

Aspen Avionics Key to Further Airo Group Developments

Company plans to expand with avionics developments and by acquiring flight training firms
Aspen Avionics flight deck for Jaunt eVTOL aircraft
Training and Workforce

King Schools Announces Scholarship Winners, New Courses

Test prep app will help mechanic candidates prepare for examinations
2025 Scholarship winners Collin McDonald and Lily Mocharnuk.
Aircraft

Piper Signs Biggest-ever Order, Taps DeltaHawk Diesel

The University of North Dakota is buying up to 188 new Piper aircraft for its pilot training program
Piper Seminole wing with DeltaHawk engine
Aircraft

Boeing Commences 777-8 Freighter Production

Assembly of the first 777-8F wing is underway at the airframer's Everett facility
Robot arm operator Casey McDowell drilled the first hole into a 777-8 Freighter wing spar
Avionics

Avidyne Gets FAA Nod for Vantage 12 Cirrus Retrofit

Initial deliveries and installations are now underway for more than 4,000 aircraft
Avidyne Vantage 12
Regulations and Government

Senate Panel OKs $1.4B FAA Boost, Rejects Privatization

Bill calls for trade policies to support manufacturers
U.S. Capitol Building
Safety

AINsight: LOC-I Is a Killer in Aviation

LOC-I is far and away the top cause of fatal aircraft accidents
Article image
Rotorcraft

Bell Revenues Surge 28% as MV-75 Program Accelerates

Commercial helicopter deliveries hold steady at 32 units; military program drives strong financial performance
Bell
Aircraft

L3Harris To Equip Electronics Warfare G550s for Italy

The converted business jets will have electromagnetic attack capability
L3Harris G550 electronic warfare aircraft
Aircraft

Industry Rallies for 2026 Special Olympics Flights

Textron-led effort calls on volunteer pilots
Special Olympics Airlift Textron/Cessna
Rotorcraft

Airbus Starts H160M Helicopter Flight Tests

French armed forces are set to receive 169 H160M Guépard rotorcraft, starting in 2028
Airbus H160M Guépard military helicopter
Training and Workforce

Porter Pilots Start Training on CAE’s E195-E2 Simulator

7000XR Series full-flight simulator features CAE’s Prodigy visual system
Embraer-CAE Training Services E195-E2 full flight simulator
Aircraft

Space Leasing Group Orders 25 Beta Alia Electric Aircraft

Lessor of satellites and ground stations looks to emerging aviation tech
Two Beta Alia CX300s fly over Chicago
Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Group Marks First Expansion to EMEA

Company operates at 27 locations worldwide
Former Turner Aviation facility in the UK
Aircraft

Stralis Signs Up U.S. Launch Customer for Hydrogen-powered Bonanza

California-based Aviate Enterprises has agreed to buy an unspecified number of the converted light aircraft
Stralis Beech Bonanza A36 aircraft with hydrogen-electric propulsion system
Aircraft

Jetcraft Partners with Aero Capital To Offer Magellan

Magellan provides an in-depth customized view of aircraft ownership costs
 generic aircraft
Regulations and Government

Elixir’s Two-seat Trainer Gains FAA Part 23 Certification

Approval gives the French manufacturer access to the U.S. flight school market
Elixir Aircraft FAA Part 23 Certification
Maintenance and Modifications

Transport Canada Validates AerAware EFVS

AerAware is described as the first EFVS to integrate a wearable HUD
Pilot wearing an AerAware HUD