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Modern Cockpits and Electric Trainers Reshape Flight Training, With Beta Technologies Leading the Way
Beta Technologies showcased electric trainers and modernized cockpits at its Burlington, Vermont media day, as roughly 700 employees pursue flight training and industry-wide schools adopt Velis Electro trainers with an estimated $7 hourly operating cost.
Ottawa Flying Club to lose airport base ahead of its centenary as lease expires in 2028
The Ottawa Flying Club, founded in 1928 with more than 100 students and 16 aircraft, will lose its Ottawa International Airport base when its lease expires at the end of March 2028.
Cirrus SR22 Insurance Costs in 2026: Premiums Range from $2,500 to $9,000+ Depending on Hull Value and Pilot Experience
Cirrus SR22 insurance premiums for 2025-2026 range from roughly $2,500 to $9,000 or more annually in the U.S. market, driven mainly by hull value and pilot experience, broker Alexander Aviation reports.
Tecnam Launches P2008JC NG in U.S. Flight-Training Market, Pursues FAA Part 23 Validation
Tecnam announced Tuesday it is bringing the P2008JC NG to the U.S. flight-training market and has begun pursuing FAA Part 23 validation after earning European CS-23 certification this year.
EPA Training Center and FlyRight to Relocate King Air C90 Level-C Full Flight Simulator from North Carolina to Brazil
EPA Training Center and FlyRight will relocate a King Air C90 Level-C full flight simulator from Concord, North Carolina to Brazil starting early November 2026, targeting ANAC qualification by Q2 2027.
TRU Simulation + Training to Debut Cessna 172 Skyhawk Veris VR Flight Training Device at NBAA-BACE
TRU Simulation + Training will give live demonstrations of its Cessna 172 Skyhawk-configured Veris Virtual Reality Flight Training Device at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas in October, its trade show debut.
NASA's X-59 Sets Single-Week Flight Record, Reaches New Top Speed of Mach 1.53
NASA's X-59 flew six times during the week of September 21, 2026, a single-week record, and hit a new top speed of Mach 1.53 before entering roughly three weeks of scheduled maintenance.
Ten Aviation Insurance Brokers Serving Aircraft Owners and Operators in 2026
A 2026 review identifies ten aviation insurance brokers, from Aon's 120-plus specialist practice to Howden's expanded 70-plus-person team and its new US Aviation Practice, serving owners, operators, airlines and MROs.
Ortega Aviation Services Breaks Ground on $2.2M Turboprop Training Facility at Wichita Airport
Ortega Aviation Services broke ground September 23 on a $2.2 million, 4,000-square-foot turboprop training facility at Wichita's KICT airport, targeting a Spring 2027 opening.
Two Indian SMEs with ROCE above 30% capitalise on private charter and pilot-training growth
FlySBS Aviation and Flywings Simulator Training Centre, two Indian small-cap aviation SMEs, passed a financial-quality screen requiring ROCE above 15% and posted ROCE of 32.5% and 33.2% respectively.
Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 Completes First Flight from Centennial Airport
Bye Aerospace completed the first flight of its full-scale eFlyer 2 electric trainer prototype from Centennial Airport on September 17, with Chief Test Pilot Elliot Seguin at the controls.
Rising Fuel Costs May Force Texas-Based Thrust Flight to Raise Flight Training Tuition
Thrust Flight CEO Patrick Arnzen says fuel now accounts for about 30% of the direct cost of a flight at his Falcon Field flight school and warns tuition may rise next year if prices stay elevated.
ATD Flight Systems Acquired, Expanding Charter and Pilot Training Operations
ATD Flight Systems has been acquired by a new owner in a deal expected to expand the company's charter operations and pilot school, with the previous owner's daughter staying on.
TFC Flight Training Becomes Germany's First Pipistrel Explorer Operator With Two-Aircraft Delivery
TFC Flight Training took delivery of two Pipistrel Explorer aircraft on September 23, 2026, becoming Germany's first operator of the type at its Essen base.
Egnatia Aviation Inaugurates Lydia Aerodrome in Greece, Marking 20th Anniversary
Egnatia Aviation formally inaugurated Lydia Aerodrome near Kavala, Greece on September 18, 2026, marking the flight academy's 20th anniversary and the airport's role since January 2023.
Conduit Holdings Names Former Aspen Executive Dunleavy as CEO; Founder Eckert to Step Down in March 2027
Conduit Holdings announced that CEO Neil Eckert will step down on March 1, 2027, to be succeeded by former Aspen Insurance Holdings executive Christian Dunleavy.
Why Final Approach Speed Is Set at Exactly 1.3 Times Stall Speed
FAA guidance sets final approach speed at 1.3 times stall speed in landing configuration, yielding 52 knots for a Cessna 172 and 83 knots for a Cirrus SR22.
Epic Flight Academy Acquires Two Tecnam P2006T Twin-Engine Aircraft to Expand Multi-Engine Training
Epic Flight Academy, described as the largest Part 141 flight school in the United States, has acquired two Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft to expand multi-engine training for its roughly 600 active students.
European Flyers Takes Delivery of First Tecnam P2010 TDI in 12-Aircraft Fleet Renewal
European Flyers, Spain's leading pilot training organisation, has taken delivery of the first of 12 Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft as part of a fleet renewal programme announced September 1, 2026.
Navi Launches First Purpose-Built Generative AI Platform for Pilot Training
Navi, a San Francisco aviation AI company founded in 2024, launched a generative AI platform that produces automated post-flight debriefs for pilot training.
Starfighters Space to Display Its Commercial F-104 Supersonic Fleet at AIRSHO in Midland, Texas
Starfighters Space will fly and statically display its F-104 supersonic aircraft fleet at the September 12-13 AIRSHO in Midland, Texas.
Air Ambulance Providers Tackle Rising Costs While Maintaining Clinical Standards
Air ambulance operators including FAI Medical Services, Bluedot Air Ambulance, SmuuthCare and AOM Air Ambulance report fuel costs up over 30%, and in some regions over 130%, over the past 12 months.
Aeromedical experts outline protocols for transporting highly infectious patients by air
Aeromedical specialists from USMX AirLink, Airlec Ambulance and European Air Ambulance detailed protocols for transporting highly infectious patients, citing transmission-based PPE selection, dedicated trained teams and crew fatigue rules refined since the Covid-19 pandemic.
20 Jet Insurance Companies Across Six Regions Identified for 2026
An editorial shortlist for 2026 names 20 aviation insurance companies and underwriting platforms across six regions, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America.
FlightSafety International to Acquire CTS from Acron Technologies
FlightSafety International agreed to acquire Commercial Training Solutions from Acron Technologies, a deal expected to close in Q4 2026 pending customary closing conditions.
Thrust Flight Partners With Hampton University to Provide FAA Part 141 Flight Training in Virginia
Thrust Flight has partnered with Hampton University's Department of Aviation to provide FAA Part 141 flight training at a new campus near Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, its first East Coast location.
Understanding Aviation Insurance Policies: Key Protections and Obligations for Aircraft Owners
An industry practice overview details how aviation insurance policies split hull and liability coverage, with per-seat sub-limits sometimes capped at $100,000 and open pilot warranties requiring 1,000 total hours.
Fargo Jet Center Sells Flight School to Fargo Wings at KFAR
Fargo Jet Center at Hector International Airport (KFAR) has sold its flight school operation to Fargo Wings, led by President Jeff Ohman, who will continue operating from the same facilities.
Acron Technologies to Sell Commercial Training Solutions Business to FlightSafety International
Acron Technologies has agreed to sell its Commercial Training Solutions business, including more than 300 full-flight simulators, to FlightSafety International, with closing expected in Q4 2026.
CBI Books Former DGCA Director of Flying Training Capt. Anil Gill in Corruption Case Over Aircraft Leases and FTO Approvals
The CBI registered a corruption case on August 21 against former DGCA Director of Flying Training Capt. Anil Gill and four companies over aircraft leases and FTO approvals.
Specialized Aero Works Approved as VA Education Benefits Provider for UPRT and Spin Endorsements
Specialized Aero Works of Bend, Oregon, has been approved as a VA education benefits provider for UPRT, tailwheel, and spin endorsements.
Modern Cockpits and Electric Trainers Reshape Flight Training, With Beta Technologies Leading the Way
Beta Technologies showcased electric trainers and modernized cockpits at its Burlington, Vermont media day, as roughly 700 employees pursue flight training and industry-wide schools adopt Velis Electro trainers with an estimated $7 hourly operating cost.
Ottawa Flying Club to lose airport base ahead of its centenary as lease expires in 2028
The Ottawa Flying Club, founded in 1928 with more than 100 students and 16 aircraft, will lose its Ottawa International Airport base when its lease expires at the end of March 2028.
Cirrus SR22 Insurance Costs in 2026: Premiums Range from $2,500 to $9,000+ Depending on Hull Value and Pilot Experience
Cirrus SR22 insurance premiums for 2025-2026 range from roughly $2,500 to $9,000 or more annually in the U.S. market, driven mainly by hull value and pilot experience, broker Alexander Aviation reports.
Tecnam Launches P2008JC NG in U.S. Flight-Training Market, Pursues FAA Part 23 Validation
Tecnam announced Tuesday it is bringing the P2008JC NG to the U.S. flight-training market and has begun pursuing FAA Part 23 validation after earning European CS-23 certification this year.
Metron Aviation and Partners Complete NASA Advanced Air Mobility TCL-1 Simulation Campaign
Metron Aviation, with partners AAMTEX and Unmanned Experts, completed NASA's AAMP TCL-1 simulation campaign, running over 1,000 flight simulations across 27 data collection runs.
EPA Training Center and FlyRight to Relocate King Air C90 Level-C Full Flight Simulator from North Carolina to Brazil
EPA Training Center and FlyRight will relocate a King Air C90 Level-C full flight simulator from Concord, North Carolina to Brazil starting early November 2026, targeting ANAC qualification by Q2 2027.
TRU Simulation + Training to Debut Cessna 172 Skyhawk Veris VR Flight Training Device at NBAA-BACE
TRU Simulation + Training will give live demonstrations of its Cessna 172 Skyhawk-configured Veris Virtual Reality Flight Training Device at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas in October, its trade show debut.
US and European agencies develop air traffic management tools for high-altitude airspace
US and European aviation authorities, including DLR, NASA Ames and EUROCONTROL, are building digital tools to manage high-altitude traffic as HAPS, supersonic and hypersonic flights and space launches are projected to surge by 2035.
NASA's X-59 Sets Single-Week Flight Record, Reaches New Top Speed of Mach 1.53
NASA's X-59 flew six times during the week of September 21, 2026, a single-week record, and hit a new top speed of Mach 1.53 before entering roughly three weeks of scheduled maintenance.
Ten Aviation Insurance Brokers Serving Aircraft Owners and Operators in 2026
A 2026 review identifies ten aviation insurance brokers, from Aon's 120-plus specialist practice to Howden's expanded 70-plus-person team and its new US Aviation Practice, serving owners, operators, airlines and MROs.
Ortega Aviation Services Breaks Ground on $2.2M Turboprop Training Facility at Wichita Airport
Ortega Aviation Services broke ground September 23 on a $2.2 million, 4,000-square-foot turboprop training facility at Wichita's KICT airport, targeting a Spring 2027 opening.
Does ATC Know When Your Altimeter Is Set Incorrectly?
Transponders transmit pressure altitude fixed at 29.92 inches of mercury, so air traffic control cannot see a pilot's Kollsman window setting directly.
Cosmic Aerospace Develops Four-Seat, 250-Knot Electric Aircraft Targeting 2029 Deliveries
Colorado startup Cosmic Aerospace is developing Cosmic One, a four-seat electric airplane with a 250-nautical-mile range, targeting a 2028 prototype flight and 2029 customer deliveries.
Two Indian SMEs with ROCE above 30% capitalise on private charter and pilot-training growth
FlySBS Aviation and Flywings Simulator Training Centre, two Indian small-cap aviation SMEs, passed a financial-quality screen requiring ROCE above 15% and posted ROCE of 32.5% and 33.2% respectively.
Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 Completes First Flight from Centennial Airport
Bye Aerospace completed the first flight of its full-scale eFlyer 2 electric trainer prototype from Centennial Airport on September 17, with Chief Test Pilot Elliot Seguin at the controls.
Rising Fuel Costs May Force Texas-Based Thrust Flight to Raise Flight Training Tuition
Thrust Flight CEO Patrick Arnzen says fuel now accounts for about 30% of the direct cost of a flight at his Falcon Field flight school and warns tuition may rise next year if prices stay elevated.
Hyde County EMS Becomes First in US to Operationally Deploy eVTOL Aircraft for 911 Response
Hyde County EMS in rural eastern North Carolina became the first US EMS agency to operationally deploy an eVTOL aircraft for 911 response, after completing more than 1,000 training missions.
Sheltair Launches $32,000 Scholarship Program Honoring Founder Jerry Holland
Sheltair launched a $32,000 scholarship program with four $8,000 Jerry Holland Legacy Scholarships honoring founder Jerry Holland, who died in 2025, with applications accepted through December 31.
ATD Flight Systems Acquired, Expanding Charter and Pilot Training Operations
ATD Flight Systems has been acquired by a new owner in a deal expected to expand the company's charter operations and pilot school, with the previous owner's daughter staying on.
NICHOLAS AIR to Sponsor Auburn Business Aviation Days, Showcasing Pilot Career Pathways
NICHOLAS AIR announced its sponsorship of Auburn Business Aviation Days, a multi-day event at Auburn University's School of Aviation connecting students with business aviation career pathways.
EASA Officials Outline Plan to Simplify European Drone Rules and Ease Cross-Border Operations
EASA officials at the Commercial UAV Expo outlined a simplification package covering three new standard scenarios expected to address 90-95 percent of drone operations previously needing national authority approval.
TFC Flight Training Becomes Germany's First Pipistrel Explorer Operator With Two-Aircraft Delivery
TFC Flight Training took delivery of two Pipistrel Explorer aircraft on September 23, 2026, becoming Germany's first operator of the type at its Essen base.
Piper PA-28-180 Stalls After Takeoff at Morningstar, Three Occupants Injured
A Piper PA-28-180 stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff from Morningstar airfield on Tuesday, injuring all three occupants aboard.
Global air freight rates edge up 0.9% week-on-week as jet fuel costs surge 116.5% year-on-year
The global Baltic Air Freight Index rose 0.9% in the week to September 21, standing 20.9% higher year-on-year, as IATA reported jet fuel prices up 116.5% year-on-year.
Brisbane Startup SkySight Awarded £718,586 UK Grant to Develop Stratospheric Flight-Planning Platform
Brisbane startup SkySight received a £718,586 grant from the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency to build a weather forecasting and flight-planning platform for stratospheric High Altitude Pseudo-Satellites.
Aviation Performance Solutions Launches Dedicated UPRT Programs for Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24
Aviation Performance Solutions launched dedicated Upset Prevention and Recovery Training programs for the Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24, priced from US$4,795 through introductory rates ending October 30, 2026.
Canada's Productivity Mega Deduction allows 100% first-year aircraft write-off, raising questions for soft aviation insurance market
Canada's federal government has introduced a Productivity Mega Deduction allowing 100% first-year write-off of eligible aircraft acquired on or after September 15, 2026, expanding qualifying capital assets beyond 15% to more than 65%.
NATO allies develop resilient alternative PNT technologies to counter GPS jamming and spoofing threats
Janus Allies, a delivery partner for UK Defence Innovation and NATO DIANA, has identified defence-technology startups developing non-satellite PNT systems to counter GPS jamming and spoofing.
Egnatia Aviation Inaugurates Lydia Aerodrome in Greece, Marking 20th Anniversary
Egnatia Aviation formally inaugurated Lydia Aerodrome near Kavala, Greece on September 18, 2026, marking the flight academy's 20th anniversary and the airport's role since January 2023.