Content Archive: July 2025

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
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
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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