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Rotorcraft

Robinson Taking in Trades on New Helicopters

Program helps buyers upgrade to the latest technology and safety features
Robinson R44
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Tariffs, 100% Depreciation on Tap for NBAA Tax Conference

Event will address major changes occurring this year
adobe stock
Charter & Fractional

Indonesian Helicopter Group Plans eVTOL Air-taxi Services

Whitesky Aviation says it may buy up to 30 of SkyDrive’s three-seat eVTOL vehicle
Whitesky and SkyDrive Jakarta eVTOL air taxi network
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Wheels Up Sells Three Safety Businesses to TrustFlight

Baines Simmons, Kenyon Emergency Services, and Redline Assured Security have been sold
Wheels Up
Aircraft

Bombardier’s LA Production Operations Moves to New Plant

The facility is larger and more modern than the previous LA location
Bombardier Ribbon-cutting for Moorpark, California facility (Photo: Bombardier)
Maintenance and Modifications

Desert Jet Advises Early Maintenance To Avoid Delays

Company offers incentives to encourage early scheduled maintenance
Desert Jet offers incentives to encourage early scheduled maintenance
Training and Workforce

H55’s Electrified Bristell Trainer Completes U.S. Tour

All-electric Bristell B23 Energic made 192 flights across eight U.S. states
H55’s all-electric Bristell B23 Energic flight over the Hamptons
Engines

FAA Approves Special Conditions for ZeroAvia’s Electric Propulsion System

U.S. regulator signs ZeroAvia’s P-1 special conditions issue paper
ZeroAvia’s 600-kilowatt electric propulsion system
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenpoint Completes Sixth VIP BBJ 787

First AeroSuite for aircraft type
Greenpoint Technologies
Avionics

Elliott Aviation Completes 5th G600 TXi CJ Installation

Company says it has installed the most Garmin upgrades of any dealer
Elliott installed Garmin G600 TXi display and GFC 600 autopilot in a Cessna CitationJet.
FBOs

Cunningham FBO Consolidates at Arizona’s Falcon Field

After establishing its FBO in 2021, Cunningham Aviation has purchased a rival
the former Avflight FBO, now Cunningham Aviation at KFFZ
Maintenance and Modifications

Engine Assurance Program Adds GE CF34-3B Coverage

The engine is the latest in company’s growing portfolio
EAP
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety To Build Training Center in Mesa, Arizona

100,000-sq-ft learning center is expected to open in 2028
FlightSafety International Learning Center
Charter & Fractional

Saudi Arabia Clears VistaJet for Domestic Charter Flights

Dubai-based group claims it is the first foreign operator cleared to operate between Saudi cities
VistaJet in Saudi Arabia
Operations

Surf Air Second-quarter Revenue and Losses Climb

Adjusted EBITDA drop exceeded company’s expectations
Surf Air Cessna Caravan airplane
Rotorcraft

Arcadea Buys Maintenance Software Provider ADSoftware

Combination creates "one-stop" solution for operations and maintenance
Vellox senior leadership team
Regulations and Government

Business Aviation Crews Face Fees after 7 Days in Mexico

Nonresident fee currently costs MXN $861
Training and Workforce

CrewBlast Seeing Jump in European Placements

Company is investing in AI to speed requests and placements
Flight crew heading to airplane
Aircraft

GJC: Business Jet Market Trends Suggest a Growth Year

Flight activity, backlogs, transactions all up in first-half 2025
Bizjet in flight
Aircraft

XTI Aero Touts Progress on TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft

Company raised $18.4 million through public offering in June
XTI Aerospace TriFan 600 digital mockup
FBOs

Second FBO Lands at Delhi International Airport

Indamer MJets also offers MRO services
Indamer MJets
Training and Workforce

ERAU Professional Training Joins USAIG Safety Options

Eligible policyholders can apply up to $2,800 annually
FBOs

2026 FIFA World Cup To Draw Aviation Traffic to Mexico

Operators are advised to start planning now for June tournament
ICCS FBO at Monterrey, Mexico
FBOs

Wyoming Yellowstone Regional Airport Gets Second FBO

For Beacon Air Group, this marks its second location in the Midwest
New Beacon Air Group FBO at KCOD
Rotorcraft

GE Aerospace Taps UK Provider for Helo Engine Parts

Company says the deal will support rotorcraft operators and the local industry
GE Aerospace CT7 engine
Rotorcraft

Global Helo Industry Leader François Lassale Takes Helm of VAI

Lasalle has held leadership roles with operators and safety organizations
VAI president and CEO Francois Lassale
Aircraft

ADS Celebrates Anniversary, 75th Pre-purchase Inspection

Air Doc founders combine pilot and engineering experience
ADS office at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse within the Air Service Basel (ASB) facility.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

BizjetMobile Certus Satcom Available for U.S. Aircraft

Installation in a Gulfstream GIV-SP completed by Prodigious Jet Services
BizjetMobile satellite communications
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Elliott, Prizm Debut Starlight Headliner

Programmable constellations for cabins
Elliott Aviation