Content Archive: October 2025

Safety

NTSB Makes Urgent Recommendation on Learjet Landing Gear

Misinstalled retaining bolt can cause main gear separation
Video excerpt shows the landing rollout to impact during a Feb 10 excursion in Arizona
Regulations and Government

Tribal Trial To Solve Confiscated Stinson 108 Situation

After an emergency landing, the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians seized the airplane
Stinson 108 emergency landing
Aircraft

Gulfstream G800 Ultra-Long-Range Jet Interior Spotlight

On flights of up to 17 hours, the cabin needs to be configured in a way that works for each customer.
Gulfstream G800 on static display at NBAA-BACE 2025
Avionics

Joby is First Aviation Partner For Nvidia's IGX Thor Platform

Military aircraft are set to be the first use cases for the Superpilot technology
Nvidia's IGX Thor platform
Accidents

Pilot Reported No Braking Action before CJ4 Overrun

Preliminary report does not mention if parking brake was pulled
A Citation overran a Kentucky runway and struck a house September 2025
Environment

Montana Renewables Introduces 50% SAF Blend to Market

Company has added onsite blending capabilty at its Great Falls refinery
SAF tanker truck
Regulations and Government

FCC To Consider Options on Upper C-band Auction

Congress directed the FCC to auction portions of the Upper C-band, which is adjacent to those used by aviation
5G cellphone tower at sunset
Charter & Fractional

Vista Sees Business Boom in Asia-Pacific

Program memberships increased by 26% in first half
Vista flight in Asia
Safety

After Melissa Pummeled Jamaica, Aviation Aid Readies

Airports on the ravaged island remain closed in the storm's wake
satellite photo of Hurricane Melissa
FBOs

Jet Aviation Celebrates 30 Years of Growth in Singapore

Company expands services and improves sustainability at Asia hub
A business jet on the ramp at Jet Aviation Singapore