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Sustainability and Environment

Aura Aero Logs First Firm Order For Hybrid Regional Airliner

Pan Européenne Air Service orders upcoming hybrid-electric aircraft
Aura Aero aircraft rendering against sky background
Sustainability and Environment

FAA Accepts ‘Zero Engine Taxi’ Certification Plan

First supplemental type certificate for ‘Zero Engine Taxi’ expected in 2027
Green Taxi Aerospace
Aircraft

New Orleans Magic Breaks Las Vegas’ Spell over NBAA-BACE

NBAA’s annual convention was last held in New Orleans in 2001
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Regulations and Government

Senate Confirms DeLeeuw to NTSB over Dem Objections

While not questioning qualifications, Cantwell expressed concerns that it was too soon to act on nomination
NTSB member John DeLeeuw
Charter & Fractional

FAA Issues Emergency Revocation of Houston Part 135 Op

StarFlite allegedly falsified pilot records
Generic bizjet
Maintenance and Modifications

Boca Aircraft Maintenance Expands with Sarasota Facility

Third base on Florida’s west coast will augment service capabilities
Boca Aircraft Maintenance Sarasota, Florida
Regulations and Government

NBAA Adds Near-real-time Updates to Customs Tool

Resource compiles GA customs information for hundreds of airports
Screenshot of the NBAA GA Customs fact sheet webpage
Maintenance and Modifications

Bluetail AI Automates Maintenance Logbook Records

Eliminates the hassles of dealing with paper documents
Bluetail AI-powered logbook
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
Regulations and Government

Mandatory Electronic Conspicuity Inbound for UK GA/bizav

Regulator to publish an updated concept of operations within a year
Over-shoulder view of two pilots in cockpit
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Falcon Delivery Boost Drives Revenue Growth at Dassault

French group’s CEO warns of geopolitical instability in market
Dassault Falcons
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
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Revives Equity-based Base Partner Program

Investors serve as brand ambassadors in their home markets
an image through an FBO window of people boarding a jet
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