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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Amprius Boosts U.S. Battery Production as Drone Market Surges

SiCore batteries now shipping from an expanded pilot line in Fremont, California
Amprius batteries
Aircraft

Report Finds Big Differences in SMS, Large Bizjet Markets

New report believes clean-sheet bizjets may fall into super-midsize or large categories
Business jets on a ramp
Aircraft

In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft

Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.
Skydrive eVTOL demonstrating at World Expo 2025
Environment

AINsight: Enhancing Sustainability Via Fuel and Oxygen

Higher diversion altitudes allowed by onboard oxygen use reduce aircraft fuel burn
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Completes Major Georgia Facility Expansion

The 12-month project increased the size by 60%
New expansion at StandardAero facility in Augusta, Georgia
Training and Workforce

CAE Inaugurates Bizav Training Center in Vienna

Newly opened CAE Vienna poised for growth
Official opening ceremony held at CAE Vienna
Avionics

GA, Bizav Surpass Airlines in CPDLC Participation

Airlines conduct more flights, but more GA aircraft are eligible to participate
A woman flies an aircraft
Aircraft

WingX: August Bizjet Activity in Record Territory

Nearly 328,000 flights were tops for the month since company began keeping score
Business jet on takeoff
Regulations and Government

GAO: Urgent Need for More Aviation Meteorologists

Watchdog recommends urgent action at FAA and NWS
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NATA Launches Cyber Insurance for Members

AssuredPartners Aerospace has partnered with NATA to create offering
Aircraft

Italy’s Finance Police Orders Another Piaggio P.180 Avanti

The Guardia di Finanza now has a third Avanti aircraft on order
Piaggio P.180 Avanti
Engines

GE Invests $300 Million in Beta’s Hybrid-electric Propulsion Plans

New powertrains could support various civil and military aircraft
Beta Technologies Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft
Airports

Motiva To Host Southeast Aviation XP in Belo Horizonte

Manufacturers and operators gather at Belo Horizonte airport
Pampulha Airport will host the first southeast edition of AviationXP
Aircraft

Aero Ventures Launches Zillow-like Platform for Used Bizjets

Digital marketplace seeks to change the way jets are valued, bought, and sold
Aero Ventures Marketplace
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Reaches 100th Starlink Installation

100th installation was aboard a G650ER
Gulfstream G650ER with Starlink
Operations

World Kinect To Buy Universal Weather’s Trip-support Biz

Deal is expected to close by the end of the year
Universal Weather & Aviation headquarters sign
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Acquires Glacier Jet Center in Montana

Addition is the company’s 106th FBO
Former Glacier Jet Center at KGPI
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Adds Zenith to TFE731 Engine Support Network

Channel Partner approval followed new investment by parent company Opul Jets
Honeywell TFE7321 engine
Rotorcraft

Western Australia Reboots Rescue Fleet with Three AW139s

Specially equipped Leonardo rotorcraft have replaced Bell 421EPs
Leonardo AW139 helicopter operated for Western Australia
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Phoenix Air Installs Government Starlink on Learjet

Starshield system provides real-time connectivity for military missions
Phoenix Air Group Starshield installation team
Maintenance and Modifications

India Approves ExecuJet MRO Services To Support Falcon 6X

Dassault is set to deliver the first 6X to an operator in India
ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East
Maintenance and Modifications

Software Designer Debuts Maintenance Manager at CJP

Program eases maintenance planning and management
Screenshot showing Maintenance Manager functionality
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Introduces Signature Membership Program

New prepaid charter plan covers Challenger 300 and Phenom 300 jets
Wheels Up Bombardier Challenger 300
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Class A Launches New Underwriter, Partners with CJP

Data-driven approach to coverage will reward pilots for continuous training and safety focus
Class A Insurance
Safety

Safety Standdown 2025 To Focus on Accountability

Registration now open for the event, in its 29th year
Amanda Ferraro on stage at Safety Standdown
Regulations and Government

FAA Grants Experimental Airworthiness Certification for Air One eVTOL

Air says the approval allows it to expand flight testing in the U.S.
Air One eVTOL prototype
Security

Fresh Funding Drives Osprey’s AI Use for Risk Management

Level Equity growth capital group invests $54 million in security specialist
Osprey Flight Solutions provides risk management support
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Joby Demonstrates Autonomous Flight in Pacific Defense Exercise

Self-piloting Caravan aircraft joins Resolute Force Pacific exercise
Joby’s autonomous Cessna Caravan flies near Hawaii
Charter & Fractional

Third-party Safety Audits: Worthwhile or an Illusion of Safety?

Audits provide ongoing reviews but are not foolproof
bizjet in motion
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Serbia's Prince Aviation Poised for Growth

Serbian MRO is rapidly expanding its facilities and capabilities
Prince Aviation's new facility at Belgrade Airport