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Nigeria Airport Shutdowns Expose Regulatory Failure as Air Peace Debt, Union Action Ground Lagos and Abuja Flights
Aviation unions picketed Air Peace at Lagos and Abuja airports over an alleged N15-17 billion unremitted ticket charge debt, grounding flights and stranding thousands of passengers nationwide.
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.
Asia-Pacific MRO Sector Faces Labor Shortages as Maintenance Demand Grows
Asia-Pacific MRO operators are facing labor shortages as maintenance demand accelerates, with the ability to meet demand varying considerably by market and some countries seeing acute workforce gaps.
Textron Aviation Receives CASA Part 145 Approval for Australian Maintenance Operations Across Three Service Centers
Textron Aviation said on August 26, 2026 that it received CASA Part 145 approval covering its Melbourne, Perth and Gold Coast Service Centers in Australia.
Jetex and SOF Connect Sign Agreement to Open VIP Lounge Complex at Sofia Airport
Jetex and SOF Connect signed an agreement to build a VIP lounge complex, Jetex Sofia, in Terminal 1's west wing at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, expected to handle more than 30,000 passengers in 2027.
Nacogdoches Airport Runway 18/36 to Close for Construction from May 18 to August 2026
Nacogdoches Airport's Runway 18/36 and connecting taxiways will fully close for pavement construction from May 18, 2026 until early August 2026, with related closures possibly running into October 2026.
Private jet catering shifts toward personalized health-focused dining, says SkyDine Jet Catering
SkyDine Jet Catering says private aviation dining is shifting toward personalized, health-focused meals, citing keto, halal, kosher and allergy-specific requests alongside complex ground-to-galley logistics.
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 program with a Hawker 400XP fleet, starting at $7,650 plus federal excise tax for 25 light-jet hours.
Buenos Aires Aeroparque closed for second day, 900 flights affected
Buenos Aires Aeroparque stayed shut for a second day on August 26 for runway maintenance, affecting about 900 flights before a planned 16:00 reopening on Thursday, August 27.
Australia's Air Frontier grounds Baron fleet after Baron 58 crash in Gulf of Carpentaria
Air Frontier grounded all Beechcraft Baron aircraft in its fleet after a Baron 58, registered VH-AKH, crashed on August 25 during a repositioning flight over the Gulf of Carpentaria.
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.
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.
Nice Tops Vista's Global Private Aviation Rankings This Summer as UK Travellers Book Last-Minute
Vista's summer data ranks Nice as its busiest global destination this year, averaging twelve flight movements a day in July and peaking at twenty-nine on the busiest day, as UK booking windows nearly halved.
Over 25% of Global Private Jet Flights Operated by Aircraft Aged 21 or More Years, WINGX Data Shows
WINGX data for the first half of 2026 shows aircraft aged 21 years or more flew 498,500 private jet departures, or 25.5% of the global total of about 1.954 million flights.
Abercrombie & Kent Launches $225,000 Seven-Continent Private Jet Journey Departing January 2028
Abercrombie & Kent will run a 28-day, seven-continent private jet journey on a reconfigured Boeing 757 for 50 passengers at $225,000 per person, departing January 3, 2028.
Italy's Italfly reported to have inducted Citation M2 Gen2
Italian business aviation operator Italfly has added a brand-new Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 to its fleet, expanding its light-jet lineup in Italy.
Middle East Airspace Update: No Ceasefire, Kuwait Still Closed, Three Saudi Airports Shut After Houthi Attacks
As of August 25, 2026, Kuwait overflights remain closed until October 2 and three southern Saudi airports stay shut after Houthi attacks, while EASA advisories run through August 31.
Ukraine's Civil Aviation Faces Existential Crisis After 52 Months of Shutdown; Airport Reopening Plans Stall
Ukraine's civil aviation sector remains shut after 52 months since Russia's February 24, 2022 invasion, with only Boryspil and Lviv airports retaining working infrastructure among six major hubs.
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.
Australia's Horizon Airways orders second Tecnam P2012 STOL, delivery due end of 2026
Horizon Airways has ordered a second Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft for delivery by the end of 2026, after launching operations with its first P2012 STOL in May 2026.
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.
U.S. Removes Syria From Terror Sponsor List, Opening Door to Civil Aviation Revival
The United States removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list on Aug. 24, 2026, ending a designation in place since 1979 and easing access for airlines, lessors and financiers.
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.
Equinox Charter MD Elliot Bottomley on moving from music management to business aviation leadership
Equinox Charter MD Elliot Bottomley says the firm holds ARGUS certification, one of only a handful of European companies to do so, and recounts arranging a five-week Antarctic charter to Union Glacier.
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.
Aviation Aftermarket Faces Prolonged Supply Chain Strain, Labor Shortages, and Parts Scarcity
Acorn Capital Management CEO Rick Nagel says aviation aftermarket supply chain strain, a roughly 100,000-worker U.S. aerospace labor shortfall, and used parts scarcity will persist as the industry's new baseline.
Sky Harbour CEO Tal Keinan on Hangar Shortages, Ground Leases, and the Company's Financial Structure
Sky Harbour CEO Tal Keinan detailed the drivers of the U.S. hangar shortage and the company's ground-lease and bond-financing model, including construction costs cut to about $242 per square foot.
NTU Singapore completes eVTOL prototype flight test campaign in Germany with DLR
NTU Singapore completed a month-long eVTOL flight-test campaign with DLR in Cochstedt, Germany, flying an 8-metre demonstrator above 90 metres and a 3-metre demonstrator past 120 km/h.
What Is a NOTAM? The Term, Structure, and Role in Flight Preparation Explained
NOTAM, short for Notice to Air Missions, is an official time-critical message format built from five fixed elements used to alert pilots to temporary airport or route conditions not yet on charts.
Global airlines slowly resume Middle East flights after US-Iran ceasefire, many suspensions extend to October and beyond
Following a US-Iran ceasefire, airlines including Lufthansa Group, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Wizz Air, Air Canada, KLM and Finnair are extending Dubai and other Middle East route suspensions into October 2026 and beyond.
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 different entry hour requirements, schedules, and 2024 median pay of $226,600 versus $122,670.
South Africa's Amendment 36 Signed Into Law: GA Community Reflects on 18-Month Regulatory Battle
South Africa's Minister of Transport signed Amendment 36 into law, closing an 18-month regulatory process that began with the withdrawal of AIC 18.19 and mobilised the general aviation community.
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.
IEA: Jet Fuel Supply Concerns Ease on Record U.S. Production, Higher Imports
The International Energy Agency reported that jet fuel supply concerns eased in recent weeks as U.S. refineries produced over two million barrels per day in March and exports to Europe reached record highs.
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.
Business aviation attorney outlines key risks in cross-border aircraft purchase agreements
Aviation attorney Garcia Rosa warns that cross-border aircraft purchase agreements carry their greatest risk between signing and delivery, citing manufacturer backlogs of at least two years and ITAR, EAR and OFAC compliance obligations.
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.
Australian authorities investigate two more taxiing incidents at Sydney Airport amid air traffic controller shortage
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating two more taxiing incidents at Sydney Airport, involving Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia aircraft on August 25 and August 16.
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.
Private Aviation Guide: Seven Aircraft Categories, Their Ranges, Capacities, and Charter Rates
Private aviation spans seven aircraft categories from turboprops to VIP airliners, with charter rates ranging from about $5,500 to over $15,200 per hour.
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.
Venezuela's Maiquetía Airport to Resume Flights from September 1 Using Temporary Terminals After June Earthquakes
Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía will resume national and international flights on September 1, 2026, using provisional terminals built after a June double earthquake killed at least 6,509 people.
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.
Dublin Aerospace in Advanced Talks to Reserve Up to 25% of Dublin Airport Maintenance Capacity for Jet Lessors
Dublin Aerospace is in advanced talks with Ireland-based jet lessors to reserve up to 25% of its Dublin Airport maintenance capacity for guaranteed slots.
United Airlines CEO Kirby Says Elevated Fuel Costs Can Be Passed to Passengers Through 2027
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said oil prices should gradually decline through 2027 but stay elevated, letting airlines keep passing higher fuel costs to passengers via sustained fare increases.
Elroy Air Demonstrates Chaparral Autonomous Cargo Aircraft for U.S. Army
Elroy Air demonstrated its Chaparral autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL cargo aircraft to the U.S. Army on August 12, 2026, showing self-loading and fully unattended pickup-to-delivery missions.
Fiji Airways Secures Alternative Jet Fuel Supplies, Rules Out Flight Disruptions
Fiji Airways secured alternative jet fuel supplies at Nadi International Airport after a recent delivery from one supplier could not currently be used, and said flights will continue as normal.
FAA Lifts Temporary Airspace Closure Over El Paso, Texas; Flights Resume at El Paso International Airport
The FAA lifted a temporary airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, on February 11, 2026, saying flights would resume normally with no threat to commercial aviation.
Leidos Australia's Mission Equipment Service Centre Named MRO Business of the Year at 2026 Australian Aviation Awards
Leidos Australia's Cairns-based Mission Equipment Service Centre won MRO Business of the Year at the 2026 Australian Aviation Awards after averaging a 15-day repair turnaround in 2025.
Avcon Industries Delivers First Modified King Air B200 for Mosquito Control Operations
Avcon Industries delivered its first modified King Air B200, fitted with a dispersal pod and booms for large-area mosquito control, to Florida's Lee County Mosquito Control District.
Pilots Play Key Role Assisting ATC During Fire Season, Aviation Experts Say
Aviation authorities are urging pilots to keep reporting fires, ELT signals and possible downed aircraft to ATC during fire season, since early reports can support fire suppression efforts.
Boeing Faces Another Labor Union Contract Rejection and Strike Authorization
Boeing workers in SPEEA's Professional and Technical units in the Puget Sound region rejected a contract proposal on Aug. 21 and authorized a strike.
Charter Operator Airlifts Emergency Hazmat Team with Over a Tonne of Gear from Toronto to Thunder Bay
A Canadian charter operator flew a seven-person hazmat response team and over a tonne of equipment from Toronto to Thunder Bay on short notice using a Pilatus PC-12.
Embraer Plans to Add E145 Aircraft for Internal Employee Shuttle Operations
Embraer plans to add an Embraer E145 regional jet to support internal employee shuttle operations, according to information published on 25 August 2026.