North America
Tropic Ocean Airways to Launch Fort Lauderdale–Key West Scheduled Flights on November 27, 2026, with Fares from $199
Tropic Ocean Airways will begin scheduled Fort Lauderdale-Key West flights on November 27, 2026, with one-way fares from $199 and a $500 same-day "Keys in a Day" round-trip option.
Embraer Phenom 300 joins Waltzing Matilda Aviation charter fleet, bringing FAA Part 135 roster to five aircraft
Waltzing Matilda Aviation added an Embraer Phenom 300 to its FAA Part 135 charter fleet, expanding the operator's certificated roster to five aircraft alongside two Citation Excels and two Challenger 604s.
Ground Planning Guide: Driving From Teterboro Airport to Manhattan for Private Flyers
Teterboro Airport, 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan, requires private flyers to coordinate ground transport, with Silver Air estimating drive times of 20 to 35 minutes, and Artisan Limo pricing sedan rides from $135.
Hurricane Isaias Closes Two Florida Panhandle Airports, Triggers Hundreds of Flight Cancellations
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, Friday at 8:30 p.m. CT as a Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds, closing Pensacola and Destin-Fort Walton Beach airports and causing 433 cancellations that day.
Volunteer Pilots Provide Free Medical Flights Through Angel Flight and Allied Networks
Volunteer networks including Angel Flight, LifeLine Pilots and the Air Care Alliance fly stable patients to specialized care at no cost, with Angel Flight Central alone logging 53,000 flights across 340 pilots.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias Tracking North Across Alabama Toward Tennessee Valley, NBAA Issues Route and Airspace Update
Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias weakened to 35 mph winds near 32.0°N, 86.5°W on October 10, 2026, prompting NBAA to issue en route restrictions across Ohio Valley, Florida and Lake Erie airspace.
Regina pilot Tommy Farquhar identified among six aboard Latitude Air Ambulance jet presumed crashed off Massachusetts
Regina pilot Tommy Farquhar has been identified as one of six people aboard the Latitude Air Ambulance jet Heartbeat 104, presumed crashed off Massachusetts on October 3.
Merlin Labs Distinguishes Flight Autonomy from Mission Autonomy in Aviation Systems
Merlin Labs published a technical analysis distinguishing flight autonomy from mission autonomy, with CTO Tim Burns outlining an expanded Aviate, Navigate, Communicate, Operate framework in a July 2026 post calling the broader capability Artificial Airmanship.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) Reopens, Commercial Flights Resume After Severe Weather
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City reopened and resumed commercial flight operations on Saturday after severe weather disrupted the region.
Private Jet Expert Steve Varsano Disputes Rick Ross's $40 Million Jet Claim, Puts Gulfstream G550 Value at $20 Million
Private jet expert and CEO Steve Varsano disputed rapper Rick Ross's claim that his Gulfstream G550 cost upwards of $40 million, valuing the aircraft at upwards of $20 million instead.
Eagle Air Repair Adds Second Hangar at Prescott Regional Airport, Exceeding 15,000 sq ft
Eagle Air Repair is adding a second hangar at Prescott Regional Airport in Arizona, bringing its total shop and office space there to more than 15,000 square feet.
Cessna 421C misfueled with Jet-A in Blytheville, Arkansas; forced landing injures four occupants
A Cessna 421C misfueled with about 145 gallons of Jet-A departed Blytheville, Arkansas, on August 21 and crash-landed near Fulton Airport, seriously injuring two of four occupants.
Horizon Aircraft Reports Q1 Fiscal 2027 Results, Targets Full-Scale Cavorite X7 Demonstrator Completion by Early 2027
Horizon Aircraft reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on October 9, 2026, with CEO Brandon Robinson targeting completion of the full-scale Cavorite X7 demonstrator around the end of the first quarter of calendar 2027.
Magnifica Air marks one year since NBAA-BACE 2025 launch, first ACJ321neo in completion
Magnifica Air marked one year since its NBAA-BACE 2025 launch, revealing its first ACJ321neo aircraft is in interior completion for a Private Class cabin seating approximately 54 guests.
FAA Amends Jet Routes J-83 and J-85 in Eastern US Due to Spartanburg VORTAC Relocation
The FAA is amending Jet Routes J-83 and J-85 in the eastern United States ahead of the Spartanburg VORTAC relocation, effective December 24, 2026, with the final rule publishing October 13, 2026.
IRS Revenue Ruling 2026-18 Sets SIFL Rates and Terminal Charge for Employer-Provided Aircraft Flights in Second Half of 2026
The IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2026-18, setting SIFL mileage rates and a $58.95 terminal charge for valuing noncommercial employer-aircraft flights from July 1 through December 31, 2026.
Privesa Launches AI Platform to Automate Charter Brokerage Workflows
Naples, Florida startup Privesa, founded by Logan Cassidy, launched in August an AI platform that automates 80-85% of charter brokerage back-office work and is now running its first proof of concept.
NBAA Backs House Bill Seeking $30 Billion for ATC Modernization
Rep. Tracey Mann introduced House legislation seeking an additional $30 billion for air traffic control modernization, backed by NBAA and the Modern Skies Coalition.
FAA Bans Touch-and-Goes and Restricts Parallel Departures at Centennial Airport Near Denver
The FAA banned touch-and-go landings and suspended simultaneous parallel runway departures at Centennial Airport near Denver, which handles more than 300,000 aircraft operations annually, citing IFR/VFR traffic conflicts.
NBAA and Dozen Aviation Groups Back FAA Proposal to Ease Medical Certification for Non-Insulin Diabetic Pilots
NBAA and a dozen other aviation groups backed an FAA proposal easing medical certification for pilots with non-insulin dependent diabetes, with estimated savings of $39.7 million to $80.19 million over five years.
FAA Upholds 82% Hangar Rent Increase at Colorado's Centennial Airport, Rejects Reconsideration Requests
The FAA on October 7 rejected reconsideration requests over an 82 percent hangar rent increase at Centennial Airport, upholding its finding that tenants had not proven a violation of federal grant assurances.
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.
Op-Ed: Congress Should Attach Strict Conditions to FAA's $30 Billion Modernization Request
An opinion piece urges Congress to attach strict conditions, including redundant routes and milestone-based disbursement, to Sean Duffy's $30 billion FAA modernization request, citing a September 21 Philadelphia TRACON outage.
evoJets VP Kate Morello: Private Jet Flights Hit 3.9 Million in 2025 as Industry Shifts Toward Tech-Driven Access
evoJets VP Kate Morello reported 3.9 million private jet flights in 2025, a 4% increase from the prior year, as the industry expands access beyond whole and fractional ownership.
Liebherr-Aerospace to showcase landing gear, air management and EMA technologies at NBAA-BACE 2026
Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS will exhibit landing gear, air management and electromechanical actuation technologies at Booth 3555 during NBAA-BACE 2026, held October 20-22, 2026.
Shuttle Service Between Aspen and Eagle County Airports Could Launch This Winter Ahead of 2027 Closure
Pitkin County's Community Continuity Planning Group told commissioners Wednesday a shuttle between Aspen and Eagle County Regional Airport could launch this ski season ahead of Aspen Airport's planned April-to-November 2027 closure.
Developer Proposes Private Hangar at Pittsfield Municipal Airport, Seeks Extension to Six-Month Agreement
Leon Shabott of Hangar4Planes has asked Pittsfield Municipal Airport's Commission for a one-year extension to a six-month development agreement signed in early April to assess a privately funded hangar project.
FAA Ends Single-Pilot Exemptions for Part 25 Citations, Affecting 1,212 U.S. Aircraft
The FAA ended single-pilot exemptions for Part 25 Citation jets effective end of September 2026, requiring a second in command on 1,212 U.S.-registered aircraft going forward.
Flexjet Adds Gulfstream G500 to Fleet at Dallas Love Field
Flexjet introduced a Gulfstream G500 aircraft at Dallas Love Field, expanding its fractional ownership fleet in the Texas market with a cabin built for long-distance comfort.
Small plane makes belly landing at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport after landing gear failure
A small plane made a belly landing at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport in Fresno, California, Thursday morning after an apparent landing gear failure, with three people aboard and no injuries reported.
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.
Tropic Ocean Airways to Launch Fort Lauderdale–Key West Scheduled Flights on November 27, 2026, with Fares from $199
Tropic Ocean Airways will begin scheduled Fort Lauderdale-Key West flights on November 27, 2026, with one-way fares from $199 and a $500 same-day "Keys in a Day" round-trip option.
eVTOL Cash Burn Now the Key Variable Separating Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation
Joby Aviation ended the quarter with $2.3 billion in cash after raising $1.2 billion, while Archer Aviation posted a $263.2 million net loss with liquidity guided to cover only twelve months.
Storm Causes Flight Delays at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Knocks Out Power for 1,378 Duke Energy Customers in Mecklenburg County
A storm moving through the Carolinas caused flight delays and one cancellation at Charlotte Douglas International Airport while knocking out power to 1,378 Duke Energy customers in Mecklenburg County.
Embraer Phenom 300 joins Waltzing Matilda Aviation charter fleet, bringing FAA Part 135 roster to five aircraft
Waltzing Matilda Aviation added an Embraer Phenom 300 to its FAA Part 135 charter fleet, expanding the operator's certificated roster to five aircraft alongside two Citation Excels and two Challenger 604s.
Ground Planning Guide: Driving From Teterboro Airport to Manhattan for Private Flyers
Teterboro Airport, 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan, requires private flyers to coordinate ground transport, with Silver Air estimating drive times of 20 to 35 minutes, and Artisan Limo pricing sedan rides from $135.
Hurricane Isaias Closes Two Florida Panhandle Airports, Triggers Hundreds of Flight Cancellations
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, Friday at 8:30 p.m. CT as a Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds, closing Pensacola and Destin-Fort Walton Beach airports and causing 433 cancellations that day.
Volunteer Pilots Provide Free Medical Flights Through Angel Flight and Allied Networks
Volunteer networks including Angel Flight, LifeLine Pilots and the Air Care Alliance fly stable patients to specialized care at no cost, with Angel Flight Central alone logging 53,000 flights across 340 pilots.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias Tracking North Across Alabama Toward Tennessee Valley, NBAA Issues Route and Airspace Update
Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias weakened to 35 mph winds near 32.0°N, 86.5°W on October 10, 2026, prompting NBAA to issue en route restrictions across Ohio Valley, Florida and Lake Erie airspace.
Regina pilot Tommy Farquhar identified among six aboard Latitude Air Ambulance jet presumed crashed off Massachusetts
Regina pilot Tommy Farquhar has been identified as one of six people aboard the Latitude Air Ambulance jet Heartbeat 104, presumed crashed off Massachusetts on October 3.
Merlin Labs Distinguishes Flight Autonomy from Mission Autonomy in Aviation Systems
Merlin Labs published a technical analysis distinguishing flight autonomy from mission autonomy, with CTO Tim Burns outlining an expanded Aviate, Navigate, Communicate, Operate framework in a July 2026 post calling the broader capability Artificial Airmanship.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) Reopens, Commercial Flights Resume After Severe Weather
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City reopened and resumed commercial flight operations on Saturday after severe weather disrupted the region.
Private Jet Expert Steve Varsano Disputes Rick Ross's $40 Million Jet Claim, Puts Gulfstream G550 Value at $20 Million
Private jet expert and CEO Steve Varsano disputed rapper Rick Ross's claim that his Gulfstream G550 cost upwards of $40 million, valuing the aircraft at upwards of $20 million instead.
Eagle Air Repair Adds Second Hangar at Prescott Regional Airport, Exceeding 15,000 sq ft
Eagle Air Repair is adding a second hangar at Prescott Regional Airport in Arizona, bringing its total shop and office space there to more than 15,000 square feet.
Cessna 421C misfueled with Jet-A in Blytheville, Arkansas; forced landing injures four occupants
A Cessna 421C misfueled with about 145 gallons of Jet-A departed Blytheville, Arkansas, on August 21 and crash-landed near Fulton Airport, seriously injuring two of four occupants.
Horizon Aircraft Reports Q1 Fiscal 2027 Results, Targets Full-Scale Cavorite X7 Demonstrator Completion by Early 2027
Horizon Aircraft reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on October 9, 2026, with CEO Brandon Robinson targeting completion of the full-scale Cavorite X7 demonstrator around the end of the first quarter of calendar 2027.
Magnifica Air marks one year since NBAA-BACE 2025 launch, first ACJ321neo in completion
Magnifica Air marked one year since its NBAA-BACE 2025 launch, revealing its first ACJ321neo aircraft is in interior completion for a Private Class cabin seating approximately 54 guests.
FAA Amends Jet Routes J-83 and J-85 in Eastern US Due to Spartanburg VORTAC Relocation
The FAA is amending Jet Routes J-83 and J-85 in the eastern United States ahead of the Spartanburg VORTAC relocation, effective December 24, 2026, with the final rule publishing October 13, 2026.
IRS Revenue Ruling 2026-18 Sets SIFL Rates and Terminal Charge for Employer-Provided Aircraft Flights in Second Half of 2026
The IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2026-18, setting SIFL mileage rates and a $58.95 terminal charge for valuing noncommercial employer-aircraft flights from July 1 through December 31, 2026.
Privesa Launches AI Platform to Automate Charter Brokerage Workflows
Naples, Florida startup Privesa, founded by Logan Cassidy, launched in August an AI platform that automates 80-85% of charter brokerage back-office work and is now running its first proof of concept.
NBAA Backs House Bill Seeking $30 Billion for ATC Modernization
Rep. Tracey Mann introduced House legislation seeking an additional $30 billion for air traffic control modernization, backed by NBAA and the Modern Skies Coalition.
FAA Bans Touch-and-Goes and Restricts Parallel Departures at Centennial Airport Near Denver
The FAA banned touch-and-go landings and suspended simultaneous parallel runway departures at Centennial Airport near Denver, which handles more than 300,000 aircraft operations annually, citing IFR/VFR traffic conflicts.
NBAA and Dozen Aviation Groups Back FAA Proposal to Ease Medical Certification for Non-Insulin Diabetic Pilots
NBAA and a dozen other aviation groups backed an FAA proposal easing medical certification for pilots with non-insulin dependent diabetes, with estimated savings of $39.7 million to $80.19 million over five years.
FAA Upholds 82% Hangar Rent Increase at Colorado's Centennial Airport, Rejects Reconsideration Requests
The FAA on October 7 rejected reconsideration requests over an 82 percent hangar rent increase at Centennial Airport, upholding its finding that tenants had not proven a violation of federal grant assurances.
NBAA-BACE Flight Deck to Feature Sessions on Cybersecurity, AI, MRO and AAM at Oct. 20–22 Convention
NBAA-BACE, running Oct. 20-22, 2026, will host Flight Deck sessions on cybersecurity, AI, MRO capacity, AAM and the radio altimeter mandate, plus a Thursday Collegiate Connect career event.
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.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport Remains Open as Hurricane Isaias Tracks Through Gulf
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport remained open and fully operational Thursday as officials tracked Hurricane Isaias moving through the Gulf of Mexico.
Op-Ed: Congress Should Attach Strict Conditions to FAA's $30 Billion Modernization Request
An opinion piece urges Congress to attach strict conditions, including redundant routes and milestone-based disbursement, to Sean Duffy's $30 billion FAA modernization request, citing a September 21 Philadelphia TRACON outage.
EIA Cuts 2026 Renewable Diesel Production Forecast to 230,000 Barrels per Day, Holds Biodiesel and SAF Outlooks Steady
The EIA cut its 2026 renewable diesel production forecast to 230,000 barrels per day, down from 240,000 barrels per day, while holding biodiesel and SAF-inclusive "other biofuel" outlooks unchanged.
FAA Outlines Remote Technology Tools and Regulatory Requirements for Aircraft Maintenance
The FAA outlined how remote technologies such as AR, VR, robotics, and sUAS are being applied to aircraft maintenance and inspection while stressing they cannot replace required physical inspection methods.