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Pivotal Trials Ultralight eVTOL for Emergency Medical Flights

Hyde County initiative evaluates rapid-response concept
Pivotal Ultralight eVTOL for EMS
Aircraft

Joby Flies First FAA-Conforming eVTOL Aircraft

Prototype will support FAA “for-credit” flight testing for type certification
Joby N547JX
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 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
Rotorcraft

Rotortrade Launches Rotorcraft Leasing Business

New division adds flexible ownership opportunities for helicopter buyers
Rotortrade
Maintenance and Modifications

Recoil Aero Taps Aero Products as Authorized Center

Company is providing support for Recoil’s aerial firefighting equipment
Training and Workforce

Bell Certifies Semper Fly as Helicopter Training Facility

Partnership targets Army Flight School Next Program opportunities
Pictured left to right: Michael Sanford, Business Development and Owner; Brandi Rector, CEO and Founder; Chad Sparks, General Manager, Bell Training Academy
Maintenance and Modifications

Buyers of Robinson Helicopters Get Crewchief Built-in

System replaces paperwork with digital platform
Robinson R44
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Doubles Down on Phenoms and Challengers

Private flight provider is streamlining fleet with more Challenger and Phenoms jets
Wheels Up Challenger 300
Rotorcraft

Three Sikorsky Demonstrators Target First Flights in 2026

Nomad 100, U-Hawk, and HEX set to soar
Sikorsky Nomad 50
Cabin Interior and Electronics

VVIP Interior Added as Option for Bell 429 Designer Series

VVIP cabin adds premium finishes, lighting, and storage features
Bell 429 VVIP interior Verticon 2026
Aircraft

Life Flight Goes Pro with Order for a Dozen PC-12s

Aeromedical operator will start taking delivery of the turboprop singles in 2027
Pilatus and Life Flight deal Verticon 2026
Regulations and Government

Archer Countersuit Targets Joby’s eVTOL Supply Chain

Filing alleges mislabeled imports and Chinese Communist Party ties
Joby Aviation eVTOL aircraft
Avionics

StandardAero Launches Autopilot Installer Network

Network supports Thales and StandardAero four-axis autopilot system
Aircraft

Panel Explores Drone, Autonomous Aircraft Rules

Regulators differ on autonomy definitions and certification approaches
a drone panel held March 10 at Verticon Atlanta
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Maintains Growth Trajectory in All Segments

Orders are up 5.1% compared to 2024
Leonardo booth Verticon 2026
Rotorcraft

Guimbal Cabri G5 Officially in Development

Upcoming five-seat turbine to be ‘big brother’ to existing G2
Gimbal G5
Training and Workforce

Reiser Training Tech Cuts Costs, Lead Times

Technology reduces need to ground aircraft, use expensive parts
Maintenance training is one of the many technology solutions offered by Reiser
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Programs, Flight Hours Boost NetJets in 2025

NetJets helped lead Berkshire Hathaway service group to 11% revenue increase in 2025
NetJets Embraer Praetor 500 (Photo: Embraer)
ATC

Are Helo ADS-B Requirements Coming under ATC Modernization?

More aircraft will require tighter air traffic separation standards
FAA Administrator and EASA executive director at Verticon 2026
Accidents

NTSB Examines Deicing Holdover Time in Challenger Crash

Aircraft exceeded maximum holdover time
NTSB Logo Seal
Regulations and Government

FAA and EASA Leaders Discuss the Future of Aviation Regulations at Verticon 2026

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford pledges to fix the National Airspace System in three years.
Fireside chat during Verticon 2026 opening session