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China’s Low-altitude Economy Takes Off

President Xi pushes government to accelerate UAS and eVTOL adoption
AutoFlight eVTOL
Accidents

Accident Investigation Continues at Maine's KBGR

The airport has been closed since Sunday night
Crashed Bombardier Challenger 650 fuselage in Maine
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NOAA Turns to ‘Meteodrones’ to Close Weather Data Gap

Meteomatics’ drones will support U.S. National Weather Service forecasting
Meteodrone
Aircraft

Airbus Dominates Single-aisle Sales as Boeing Wins with Widebodies

Boeing has more work to do in clawing back narrowbody market share
Airbus A320 CALC
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IADA Q4 Report Shows Bizav Market Confidence

Dealers report strong closings, firm demand
Screenshot of IADA Q4 report cover image
Training and Workforce

Bizav Leaders Recognized as Living Legends of Aviation

23rd annual ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel
John Travolta and Mark Burns
Regulations and Government

FAA Reorg Creates SMS, AAM Units, Streamlines Activities

Reorganization is largest ever undertaken by the FAA, according to the agency
FAA reorganization chart
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Streamlines Brand and Service Delivery

Sales and other functions unified across product offerings
Embraer Phenom 300
Aircraft

Boeing BBJ ‘Freedom Plane’ Now a Flying Archives Exhibit

Historic founding documents tour the U.S. on a VIP-configured 737-700
Boeing 737 Freedom Plane
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Orders Climb 20% in 2025

Military market share rises to 28% as yearly orders total 544 aircraft
Airbus H140 helicopter
Charter & Fractional

Talon Jet Returns to Independently-owned Status

Based at NYC-area Republic Airport, the company manages 40 private jets
Talon Jet managed aircraft
Engines

GE Completes Hybrid-electric Engine Demonstrator Ground Test

Work is aimed at developing future narrowbody airliner powertrains
GE Aerospace commercial hybrid-electric engine demonstrator
FBOs

With Big Events Come Inevitable Special-event FBO Fees

Major sporting events such as the Super Bowl spur higher costs for operators
airport with parked jets and football stadium in background
Accidents

Fatal Challenger 650 Crash in Maine Claims Six

The accident occurred in freezing, snowy conditions
Bombardier Challenger 650 N10KJ
Aircraft

Bristow Secures Delivery Slots for Hybrid-electric EL9 Aircraft

The nine-seat aircraft will fly for companies, resorts, and airlines
Electra EL9 Ultra Short
Regulations and Government

FAA Makes KDCA Helicopter Restrictions Permanent

Interim rule implements urgent March 2025 NTSB safety recommendation
updated route chart
Regulations and Government

FAA Facing Yet Another Shutdown after ICE Turmoil

Congress has until end of week to act
U.S. Capitol
Regulations and Government

Guidance Covers Intoxicated Pax on Part 91, 135 Flights

Recommendations focus on flight crew recognition, response
FAA HQ
Rotorcraft

FAAST Webinar Highlights USHST Peer Pilot Program

Confidential support modeled after airline peer programs
screenshot from the pilot peer program webinar Jan 6 2026
Aircraft

Citation Ascend Enters Service with Enhanced Cabin and Garmin G5000 Avionics

Aircraft received FAA certification in November 2025.
Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Ascend in flight
Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Breaks Ground on 18-acre Florida Site

Sarasota complex will also eventually house a 110,000-sq-ft aircraft manufacturing plant
Pilatus ground breaking in Sarasota
Sustainability and Environment

New SAF Producer Moves Forward after Offtake Agreement

Syzygy Plasmonics’ first production facility will be in Uruguay
artist rendering of planned NovaSAF-1 plant
Engines

Billion-dollar Settlement Ends Honeywell, Flexjet Fight

Agreement also extends the fractional-share operator’s maintenance service plan
Flexjet's new headquarters and control center at KCGF
Aircraft

Bombardier Secures EU Nod for Global 8000

Approval follows Transport Canada certification and FAA validation
Bombardier Global 8000
Regulations and Government

House Panel Okays Bill for Digital Pilot Certificates

T&I Committee also approved a bill to support military transition to FAA ATC roles
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation One To Expand Team in U.S.

Newly appointed U.S. managing director will help grow subsidiary’s presence in charter market
Luxaviation One
Engines

Blackhawk Upgrade Targets Faster Seaplane Operations

Yukon propeller boosts performance as well
seaair and blackhawk collaborate on engine and propeller upgrades for Caravan seaplanes
Maintenance and Modifications

Oklahoma MRO Expands with New Large Hangar Lease

The move doubled its available hangar and office space
new Omni Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at KTUL
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Sporty’s Adds Flight Gear Starlink Mini Mounting System

Device can accommodate up to 8.5 pounds and windows from 13 to 19.5 inches
Sporty's Starlink Mini antenna mount
Maintenance and Modifications

Citadel Completions Expands, Rebrands as Citadel Aviation

Company expands into full-service completions, refurbishment, and maintenance provider
Connor Wiesant and Greg Colgan, Citadel Aviation