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Rotorcraft

H140 Powering through Flight Testing

Fourth prototype, the program’s first aircraft built in full serial configuration, set to join the fleet this year
H140
Rotorcraft

Bird Strikes: The Rotorcraft Operating Reality

Standards exist, but ops drive exposure
helicopter bird strike
Accidents

NTSB Finds No Aircraft Anomalies in KSBS Accident

Autopilot was engaged when aircraft impacted Emerald Mountain below MDA
Steamboat Springs Airport notam
FBOs

SEA Prime Unveils Expanded Bizav Terminal in Milan

The facility saw a surge in Olympics traffic
Business Aviaiton terminal expansion at Milan Linate Airport
Security

Operators Test Gulf Air Corridors as Iran War Escalates

Falcon 7X business jet was among a few departures from the UAE
Qatar Executive
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Acquires Bizav MRO Provider DCJet

Move expands AOG service opportunities
West Star
Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Reflects on Turbulent 2025 amid U.S. Expansion

Swiss manufacturer caught up in tariff turbulence and delivery delays
Pilatus PC-12 Pro
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Wins UK Contract for New Medium Helicopter

23 British-built AW149s to help safeguard sovereign manufacturing capability
AW149 in flight
Aircraft

Guardian Jet Taps Anantha Krishna as Asia Sales Director

Krishna, based in Singapore, will support clients on fixed-wing and rotorcraft sales and acquisitions
Anantha Krishna
Rotorcraft

SMFL Helicopters Becomes Industry’s Latest Lessor

Rotorcraft leasing company formed from merger of two existing entities
Airbus H145, H160 and H170 formation with SMFL livery
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Hermeus Flies More Advanced Supersonic Demonstrator

Uncrewed aircraft Mk 2.1 commences supersonic test campaign
Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 being towed out to runway at sunrise
Training and Workforce

Hyundai eVTOL Unit Supernal Cuts Majority of Workforce

Supernal lays off 296 employees, 80% of its staff
Supernal's S-A2 eVTOL demonstrator
Rotorcraft

VAI 2026 Salute to Excellence Awards Recognize Top Performers

“This year’s honorees represent the discipline, judgment, and consistency that define top-tier operations”
Salute to Excellence 2026
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Starlink Mini Flyers Facing Large Price Increase

New speed limit for low-cost plans is 87 knots
Sporty's Starlink Mini antenna mount
Operations

Dove 1 Flight Named for 2026 Special Olympics Airlift

Owners of Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker airplanes donating flights
Omani Carson and Special Olympics athlete Rachel
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Preowned Business Jet Inventory Falls, Prices Climb

February inventory represented 4% of total active fleet
All Used Business Jets Available for Sale vs. Active Fleet as a % for Sale
Aircraft

Singapore Buying Three G550s for Maritime Surveillance

Additional Gulfstream G550-based assets to augment existing maritime patrol fleet
G550 special mission graphic
Security

Gulf Business Aviation Traffic Paralyzed by Iran Conflict

Aircraft, crew, and passengers remain trapped by airspace and airport closures
Dubai Air Show business jets
Regulations and Government

FAA Grounding Places Spotlight on Trust Selection

Some 650 aircraft were grounded when the FAA found that the SACI trust didn't meet citizenship requirements
parked aircraft Las Vegas
Rotorcraft

Looking into the Near and Far Future of the Rotorcraft Market

Legacy products are returning and upgrading, while the new and far-reaching is in the offing
Airbus Racer
Charter & Fractional

ACC Report: Private Aviation Needs More Financial Transparency

ACC urge investors and customers to scrutinize for financial resilience
ACC Aviation Report
FBOs

Sweet Aviation Aims To ‘Always Do the Right Thing’

The FBO shares ownership with several other aviation companies
Sweet Aviation at KGWB
Maintenance and Modifications

From Datsun to Hangars, Propel Aviation Keeps on Trucking

30 years and growing in Southern Florida
Propel Aviation's maintenance hangar packed with bizjets
Charter & Fractional

Illegal Charters Undercut Legitimate Operators in APAC

Regulatory fragmentation, increasing charter demand opening doors to illegal charter
private jet
Sustainability and Environment

Funding Pulled For UK’s Meteorological Airborne Laboratory

Environmental research aircraft is set to be decommissioned
FAAM BAe146 parked on the ground
Aircraft

People in Aviation - March 2026

Matthieu Louvot is succeeding Bruno Even at Airbus Helicopters, and Harlan Simpkins takes helm at CBAA
People in Aviation March 2026
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: March 2026

Preliminary and final accident reports, March 2026
rural runway
Regulations and Government

AINsight: When Pilots Change Aviation Medical Examiners

Anxiety of transitioning to a new AME can be eased by being prepared and proactive
Medical exam
Airports

Monmouth Airport Deploys LPV Instrument Approaches

Private funding sped up the process to add new IFR procedures
New IFR approach procedures at Monmouth Executive Airport