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Air Charter Safety Foundation Releases Three ASAP Case Studies for August 2026
The Air Charter Safety Foundation published three August 2026 ASAP case studies covering an unresolved airworthiness directive, a Teterboro altitude deviation at fix DANDY, and an in-flight hypoxia event at 20,000 feet.
Flyte Builds Regional Private Aviation Service Around Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet
Flyte, founded by CEO Marc Sellouk, operates five Cirrus SF50 Vision Jets across the Northeast and Southeast U.S. and plans to expand to 15 aircraft by the end of 2027.
Five New York-Area Airports Compared: A Guide for Business Travelers
A guide comparing five New York-area airports finds Teterboro logged 172,618 aircraft movements in 2025, while JFK undergoes a $19 billion expansion project.
Nacogdoches Airport Runway 18/36 to Close for Construction from May 18 to August 2026
L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport in Nacogdoches, Texas will fully close Runway 18/36, measuring 5,001 feet by 75 feet, plus connecting taxiways from May 18 to early August 2026 for pavement construction.
Kentucky Aviation Study: 88.5% of Plane Crashes Occurred Outside Major Commercial Airports, 2016–2025
The Kryder Law Group's review of National Transportation Safety Board data found 78 Kentucky aviation accidents from 2016 through 2025, with 69 occurring at non-commercial airfields, about 88.5%.
Amendment to Aviation Safety Bill Could Block ADS-B Data Use for Tax Enforcement, Risking Millions in State Revenue
A House-passed amendment to the ALERT Act would bar airports and tax authorities from using ADS-B transponder data to collect landing fees or enforce aircraft taxes, potentially costing Texas up to $70.2 million in annual revenue.
Sky Travel Solutions launches jet card program with Hawker 400XP fleet and light jet focus
Sky Travel Solutions, founded by Kevin Wargo and Pedro Bizzotto, launched the Sky Travel Club jet card with a Hawker 400XP fleet, pricing 25 light-jet hours from $7,650 plus federal excise tax.
Acron Technologies to Sell Commercial Training Solutions Business to FlightSafety International
Acron Technologies agreed on August 26, 2026 to sell its Commercial Training Solutions business, with over 300 full-flight simulators, to FlightSafety International, closing expected in Q4 2026.
Planet Nine Private Air Earns Third Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Designation
Planet Nine Private Air, LLC announced that a third staff member has earned the Certified Aviation Manager designation, a professional aviation-management credential, the company said.
Aspen Art Week 2026: ArtCrush Gala Raises Over $4 Million as 38-Exhibitor Fair and Sculpture Park Draw Ultra-Wealthy Collectors
Aspen's July 2026 art week paired a 38-exhibitor fair at Hotel Jerome with a new Snowmass Mountain sculpture park, as the museum's ArtCrush gala raised more than $4 million.
Bluetail Surpasses 30 Million Digitized Aircraft Records, Marks Sixth Anniversary and Second Inc. 5000 Listing
Bluetail surpassed 30 million digitized aircraft records, marking its sixth anniversary alongside a second consecutive Inc. 5000 listing among America's fastest-growing private companies.
Corporate Angel Network Appoints Jack Pelton to Board of Directors
Corporate Angel Network appointed Jack J. Pelton, Chairman and CEO of the Experimental Aircraft Association, to its Board of Directors.
Atlantic Aviation Breaks Ground on New FBO at Nashville's John C. Tune Airport
Atlantic Aviation has broken ground on a new FBO at Nashville's John C. Tune Airport, adding a 7,500-square-foot terminal and 37,000-square-foot hangar complex, targeted for completion in Q4 2027.
AirSprint Expands Canada's Largest Fractional Fleet to 45 Aircraft
AirSprint Private Aviation expanded its fractional fleet to 45 aircraft with the addition of an Embraer business jet, serving more than 600 Fractional Owners across Canada.
US Business Jet Market Valued at $65.53 Billion in 2024, Forecast to Reach $110.11 Billion by 2029
MarketsandMarkets valued the US business jet market at $65.53 billion in 2024, projecting growth to $110.11 billion by 2029 at a 6.7% compound annual growth rate.
Ohio approves Flexjet Global HQ expansion in Richmond Heights, projecting 976 new jobs and $62.5M payroll by 2031
The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a Flexjet Global Headquarters expansion in Richmond Heights projected to create 976 new jobs and $62.5 million in new annual payroll by December 31, 2031.
Amalfi Jets Argues Charter Is Less Restrictive Than Fractional Ownership
Amalfi Jets executive Kolin Jones posted a video arguing charter is less restrictive than fractional ownership, drawing about 15,000 views and 183 reactions on social media.
FAA's Supersonic Flight Plan Faces Criticism Over Use of Overpressure as Sonic Boom Metric
The FAA's proposed supersonic flight framework is drawing opposition from environmental groups and aviation industry concern over its use of overpressure as the key sonic boom metric.
Reynolds Jet's MRO subsidiary RTS earns FAA Part 145 repair station certificate at Cincinnati Lunken
RTS, the maintenance arm of Reynolds Jet, has received FAA Part 145 repair station approval, letting it service outside operators at Cincinnati Lunken Airport beyond its parent's five-aircraft fleet.
FAA Accepts Pilots for HIMS Reform Petition Seeking Overhaul of Aeromedical Certification Program
The FAA accepted for review a petition filed August 20 by Pilots for HIMS Reform seeking defined monitoring periods, independent appeal rights and faster decisions in aeromedical certification, acknowledged August 24.
Planet Nine Private Air enters turboprop market with Pilatus PC-12
Planet Nine Private Air, based in Van Nuys, has added a 2015-built Pilatus PC-12 turboprop, registered N35WH, to enter the regional charter segment.
Textron Delivers 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 Business Jet, Targets 2026 FAA Certification for Gen3 Variant
Textron delivered its 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet and confirmed the Gen3 variant, with Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics, targets FAA certification in 2026.
Gogo Serves Fractional Jet Operators, Charter Firms and Corporate Flight Departments Through Independent Dealer Network
Gogo distributes its aviation connectivity equipment through independent dealers who market, resell, and secure FAA supplemental type certificates for customers including NetJets, charter operators, and corporate flight departments.
Cessna 441 chartered flight struck terrain near Cape Newenham after missed approach in poor weather, Army engineers among those on board
A chartered Cessna 441 struck terrain at Cape Newenham, Alaska after a missed approach in poor weather, with US Army engineers among those on board.
George J. Priester Aviation adds six managed aircraft across three platforms
George J. Priester Aviation added six managed aircraft, including two Challenger 604s, a Global Express XRS, a Global 6000, a G280 and a PC-12, across three platforms, growing its managed fleet to about 100 aircraft.
Vaunt Promotes Annual Membership for Unlimited Empty-Leg Private Jet Flights
Vaunt is marketing an annual membership giving unlimited access to empty-leg private jet flights, booking whole aircraft instead of seats, distinct from NetJets, FlyExclusive and Amalfi Jets.
Tradewind Aviation to Launch Daily Fort Lauderdale–Nassau Nonstop Flight from Dec. 10
Tradewind Aviation will launch daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau on December 10, part of a 30 percent increase in its Bahamas schedule.
Dovetail Signs First Customer as Cessna Caravan Electric Conversion Timeline Slips to Q4 2027
Dovetail Electric Aviation delayed first flight of its Cessna Caravan electric conversion to the fourth quarter of 2027, while signing Ludens Aviation as its first customer.
Pentastar Aviation becomes first to deploy autonomous wingwalking robots in daily FBO operations
Pentastar Aviation began deploying Airtrek Robotics' autonomous wingwalking robots this month at its Waterford, Michigan facility, with full implementation expected by the fourth quarter of 2026.
Aircare International Overhauls Medical Kit Refurbishment Process for Emergency Telemedicine Subscribers
Aircare International has redesigned its medical kit refurbishment process, keeping a stock of ready-to-use refurbished kits in-house to cut shipping and administrative steps for flight departments.
NASA Awards Lockheed Martin Skunk Works $247.5 Million Contract to Build Low-Boom Supersonic X-Plane
NASA awarded Lockheed Martin Skunk Works a $247.5 million cost-plus contract to design, build and flight test a Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator X-plane targeting first flight in 2021.
HEICO Beats Q3 FY2026 Estimates with Record Revenue of $1.41 Billion and EPS of $1.67
HEICO reported record fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of $1.41 billion, up 23% year over year, and diluted EPS of $1.67 beating consensus by $0.16.
FAA Approves Surf Air Mobility's OperatorOS as Authorized Electronic Records System for Part 135 Airlines
The FAA approved Surf Air Mobility's OperatorOS software as an authorized electronic records system for the Part 135 certificate covering Southern Airways Express and Mokulele Airlines.
Magellan Aerospace (TSX: MAL) Reports Higher Sales and Improved Net Results for Latest Quarter and Half-Year
Magellan Aerospace reported higher sales and stronger net results for its latest quarter and half-year compared with the prior-year periods, with shares last quoted at 33.60 CAD, up 3.96%.
Sky Harbour Group Raises $10M in Registered Direct Offering of 1M Shares to M-COR Capital at $10.00
Sky Harbour Group sold 1,000,000 Class A shares at $10.00 each to M-COR Capital LLC in a registered direct offering, raising $10,000,000 in gross proceeds.
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Demonstrator Breaks Sound Barrier as Overture Airliner Targets 2029 Service
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator broke the sound barrier at Mach 1.122 over the Mojave Desert on January 28, 2025, advancing the 64-to-80-seat Overture airliner targeting 2029 commercial service.
Airline vs. Corporate Aviation Pilot Careers: Key Differences in Pay, Schedule, and Regulations
US pilots choosing between Part 121 airline careers and Part 135/91 corporate or charter flying face differing entry requirements, schedules, and 2024 median pay of $226,600 versus $122,670.
FAA Proposes $60,000 Fine Against Lycoming Engines Over Alleged Maintenance Violations on Four TEO-540-C1A Engines
The FAA proposed a $60,000 civil penalty against Lycoming Engines over alleged failure to replace Exhaust Bypass Valve Assemblies on four TEO-540-C1A engines serviced in September 2024.
REGENT's Electric Seaglider Aims to Revive Wing-in-Ground-Effect Travel with 2027 Commercial Launch
Rhode Island startup REGENT is developing the electric Seaglider wing-in-ground-effect craft, targeting 2027 customer deliveries after Brittany Ferries placed the first commercial order.
Whisper Aero Completes First Powered Flights of eQ250-Equipped Glider at Crossville, Tennessee
Whisper Aero flew its Powered Swift, a modified Aériane Swift 3 glider with two eQ250 electric ducted fans, on three test flights totaling more than 130 minutes at Crossville, Tennessee.
20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium Draws 200 Attendees as Industry Shifts Focus to Certification and Commercial Viability
The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium drew nearly 200 in-person attendees, 47 speakers and 12 moderators on 18-19 July 2026 at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, up about 50% year over year.
FAA Discloses Fuel-Saving Single-Engine Cruise Feature in P&WC's In-Development PW220A Turboshaft
The FAA disclosed that Pratt & Whitney Canada's in-development PW220A turboshaft engine includes a fuel-saving feature letting a twin-engined helicopter cruise on a single active engine.
Wisk Aero Breaks Ground on Vertiport at Hollister Municipal Airport for Autonomous eVTOL Testing
Wisk Aero broke ground on a 100-by-100-foot vertiport at Hollister Municipal Airport in California to test autonomous Generation 6 eVTOL operations in GPS-denied conditions.
Hollywood Burbank Airport's $1.3 Billion New Terminal Set to Open October 13
Hollywood Burbank Airport will open its new $1.3 billion terminal on October 13, retaining 14 gates while replacing the original facility located near the runways.
PAC International: Five Decades of Helicopter Completions and Air Medical Conversions in Southwestern Pennsylvania
PAC International, a Pennsylvania helicopter completions facility acquired by Metro Aviation in 2012, marks five decades of operation as one of only two shops authorized for Metro STC installations.
StandardAero expands Bombardier Global airframe MRO capabilities at Van Nuys Airport
StandardAero expanded its Van Nuys Airport repair station to cover airframe, structures and avionics work on five Bombardier Global models, including the Global 7500.
Brightline Interactive Signs Teaming Agreement with CSCI to Deploy SpatialCore at FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Site in Louisiana
Brightline Interactive signed a teaming agreement with CSCI to potentially deploy its SpatialCore platform at LIFTOff Louisiana, a test site under the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
StandardAero (SARO) Posts Q2 Revenue of $1.6B, Beats Estimates; Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance
StandardAero reported second-quarter revenue of $1.6 billion, up 4.6% year-over-year, with record adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.4% and reaffirmed full-year guidance of $5.60-$5.70 billion.
Illinois DOT outlines advanced air mobility and next-generation airport planning strategy at 2026 Global Aerospace Summit
Illinois DOT officials presented a statewide advanced air mobility and airport planning roadmap at the 2026 Global Aerospace Summit in O'Fallon on August 19-20.
American EcoFuels (OTC: AEFI) Issues Update on SAF Technology, Patent Expansion, and Uplisting Plans
American EcoFuels issued an August 26, 2026 update confirming its rebrand from Eco Innovation Group, full acquisition of Kepler GTL Technologies, and lab-scale production of SAF, SPK and clean diesel.
TSA Launches Horizon 25 Strategy to Modernise Security Checkpoints Ahead of Agency's 25th Anniversary
TSA Administrator David P. Cummins announced the Horizon 25 Strategy on 24 August 2026, a framework to modernise checkpoints, improve passenger experience and strengthen multi-modal transport security ahead of the agency's 25th anniversary.
US Drone Tariffs Challenge Chinese eVTOL Startups Eyeing American Market
Chinese ultralight eVTOL manufacturer CoolFly unveiled its production-ready Urban and Dream series aircraft in August 2026 while pursuing the US market despite tightening export controls and drone tariffs.
Near-Midair Encounters Offer Hard Lessons on Pilot Vigilance and Shared Responsibility
Retired Air Force major general John Barry published commentary on near-midair encounters in general aviation, stressing pilot vigilance and shared responsibility at nontowered airports.
McKinney National Airport's $79M Commercial Terminal Under Construction, Avelo Airlines to Launch Flights Nov. 11
McKinney National Airport is building a $79 million, 46,000-square-foot commercial terminal with four gates, and Avelo Airlines will begin flights there on November 11.
Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP/PSP) Overview: Two Runways, Two FBOs, Jet A and 100LL Fuel
Palm Springs International Airport operates two asphalt runways, including a 10,000-foot main strip, served by two FBOs offering Jet A and 100LL fuel.
Aviation aftermarket faces decade-long supply crunch, says Acorn Capital Management CEO
Acorn Capital Management CEO Rick Nagel says the aviation aftermarket faces a potential decade-long supply squeeze, citing a roughly 100,000-worker US aerospace labour shortfall.
Private Jet Center Appoints Chip Schultz as CEO
Private Jet Center named Chip Schultz, former flyExclusive Senior Vice President of Operations, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Boeing's Sale of Wisk Aero Seen as Isolated Divestment, Not Broader Breakup
Boeing sold Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid to Archer Aviation for a nearly 20% equity stake, with analysts calling it a targeted divestment rather than a broader breakup.
Archer Aviation Stock Falls 6.77% After Boeing Acquisition Deal Details Emerge
Archer Aviation shares fell 6.77% to $6.33 on Wednesday as investors weighed its all-stock deal to acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid units, giving Boeing a roughly 16% stake.
Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL to Serve LA28 Olympics, Targeting Uber Black Pricing
Archer Aviation added an 11th planned vertiport at LA Live and was named LA28's official air taxi provider for its Midnight eVTOL network.