Content Archive: March 2026

Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Star Aviation Expands into Citation Maintenance

Adds Cessna 560XL and Latitude to MRO menu
Aero Star Aviation
Aircraft

MJets Tapped for Gulfstream Bizjet Sales in Thailand

Business jet fleet growing in Asia
Gulfstream MJets Thailand
Regulations and Government

NBAA Joins Industry Coalition on FAA Altimeter Mandate

Coalition says upgrades will be burdensome
Aircraft at altitude
Operations

WingX Reports Some Bizav Stablization From Iran War

Business aircraft flights proportionately less impacted than airline traffic
Middle East business aviation departures
Regulations and Government

AOPA Sees Momentum Build on ADS-B Privacy Bill

Florida passed a similar bill and several states and airports are on board
A woman flies an aircraft
Airlines

Surf Air Orders Electric Alia for Hawaii Routes

Initial flights will be for cargo services operated by Mokulele Airlines
Beta Alia Surf Air
Regulations and Government

DOT IG Begins Third FAA Repair Station Oversight Audit

FAA Reauthorization Act mandates audit series
FAA building
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst Vienna Station Marks 20 Years of MRO Support

Austrian MRO base is part of a network that also includes Germany and Florida
Aero-Dienst Vienna maintenance line station team
Rotorcraft

Verticon Brings Light-twin Helicopter Orders for Airbus

Orders include firm helicopters and multi-aircraft framework agreements
An Airbus helicopter in flight
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Logs Helicopter Orders from Asian Customers

HeliKorea opts for another AW139, while Japan’s Mitsui Bussan adds two AW169s
Mitsui Bussan orders Leonardo AW169s