Content Archive: December 2025

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Equipping Jets with Secure Smart Router

New and select existing jets can qualify for modern cabin communications device
Bombardier Smart Router for business jets
Regulations and Government

FAA Alleges Unairworthy Learjet Ops at Aery Aviation

Unauthorized banner- and target-towing ops prompt $15.7 million fine
Aery Aviation Learjet 45
Regulations and Government

Supersonic, ATC Bills Wind Way Through U.S. Congress

Congress weighs operational resilience and innovation
Airports

Mesa Ponders Adding Falcon Field Landing Fees

Measure is positioned as a means of airport self sufficiency
the former Avflight FBO, now Cunningham Aviation at KFFZ
Fuel

South Carolina Bill Targets 'Chemtrails' Emissions

Bill would take effect upon the governor’s approval
 Senator Josh Kimbrell listens to testimony during the Dec 11 hearing
FBOs

Sky Harbour Ups Ante at New York Stewart Airport

Project will provide a huge infusion of private hangar space
Sky Harbour hangar lounge
Regulations and Government

Dutch Charter Tax Poses New Threat to Business Aviation

European business aviation group lays out lobbying priorities for 2026
Stefan Benz and Róman Kok
FBOs

Jetex Earns First Saudi Ground-handling Approval

The company will support service at Red Sea International Airport
Jetex and GACA officials
Training and Workforce

GAO Urges FAA To Set, Better Assess ATC Hiring Metrics

U.S. controller staffing down as hiring and traffic rose, GAO delved into why
GAO cites hiring and training attrition and urges FAA to establish metrics, improve applicant status tools, and use collected data to guide changes.
Training and Workforce

Europe’s Aero Excellence Supply-chain Initiative Expands

Program is intended to encourage companies to boost their supply-chain maturity
Aero Excellence panel