Content Archive: April 2026

Aircraft

Embraer Q1 Deliveries Rise 47% Year over Year

Executive jets account for 29 of total deliveries
Phenom 300 on a runway
Maintenance and Modifications

Cutter Aviation Opens KBJC Pilatus Service Center

Facility specializes in PC-12 and PC-24 maintenance
Cutter Aviation Broomfield, Colorado
Accidents

Bizav Accident Fatalities Drop 50% in First Quarter

Runway excursions continue to be a problem, however
Bombardier Challenger 650 crash
FBOs

iFlightPlanner: Aviation Fuel Prices ‘Sharply Higher’

Jet-A retail prices climb 19.2% versus February
iFlightPlanner March U.S. fuel prices
FBOs

AEG Fuels Adds Colombia, Arizona FBOs to Network

Network grows to 44 locations with two additions
AEG Fuels adds new locations to connect network
Safety

AINsight: Watch Out Below the Minimum Descent Altitude

LNAV+V advisory glide paths can be helpful but do not guarantee obstacle clearance
Operations

FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Flips the Script on Certification

Program enables early commercial operations to inform future FAA rules
Wisk Aero eVTOL
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pro Star Completes First OEM-STC’d Falcon 2000 Starlink

Satcom antenna is fitted in a streamlined fashion
Starlink on Falcon 7X
Airports

FAA Prohibiting Side-by-side Approaches at KSFO

New protocol is a result of quality-assurance efforts
United Airlines arrival at KSFO
Rotorcraft

Airbus Is Bringing the H140 Helicopter to Market with Special VIP ACH140 Variant

The ACH140 can comfortably transport six passengers.
Airbus Helicopters H140 Prototype