Content Archive: February 2026

Regulations and Government

NBAA, NATA Urge Assistance for Radio Altimeter Mandates

FAA is proposing new radio altimeter standards in tandem with spectrum allocations
5G tower
Engines

Airbus Presses Pratt & Whitney on A320 Engine Shortages

European group’s helicopter division makes strong contribution to 2025 financials
A320neo with Pratt & Whitney engines
Charter & Fractional

Membership Growth and Operational Improvements Boost Wheels Up

By the end of 2026, the fleet will consist entirely of Phenom and Challenger jets
Wheels Up Phenom 300
Aircraft

ATR Commits to Hybrid Regional Airliner Decision In 2029

EU-backed Clean Aviation projects are the foundation for the Evo program
ATR Evo
Airlines

Air New Zealand Completes Electric Flight Trials

Beta’s Alia CX300 electric airplane demonstrates cargo operations
Beta Technologies N401NZ
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Breaks Ground on Chattanooga MRO Expansion

Project includes a new 45,000-sq-ft hangar and 30,000-sq-ft hangar extension
West Star Aviation Chattanooga expansion groundbreaking
Regulations and Government

FAA Deputy Admin Rocheleau Says ATC Overhaul Is On Track

KDCA tragedy accelerated push for infrastructure upgrades
Bolen and Rocheleau talk FAA modernization on Feb 18, 2026
Maintenance and Modifications

Aery Launches Special-mission GIV-SP Jet as a Service

Multi-mission aircraft is available for civil and defense clients on a per-flight-hour cost basis
Aery’s Raven special mission GIV-SP
Aircraft

Bizav Industry Billings Reach New Heights as Jets Surge

Business jet shipments were up 11% and billings by 16%, according to GAMA
Gulfstream G800
Avionics

Aircraft Analysis Services Join FlyGarmin Platform

Providers add value to data captured from aircraft systems
FlyGarmin data sharing and analysis