Content Archive: February 2026

Charter & Fractional

Vista Refreshes Fleet, Orders Up to 160 Challenger 3500s

New agreement covers 40 firm orders and options for 120 more of the super-midsize jets
Vista Bombardier Challenger 3500
Rotorcraft

Vertical Lines Up Saudi Support For Valo eVTOL Aircraft

Partners say deal could lead to deployment of up to 1,000 Valo aircraft within the region
Valo aircraft mockup illuminated
Regulations and Government

Indian eVTOL Aircraft Pioneers Seek Regulatory Progress

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a "leapfrog to aerial mobility"
Sarla Aviation's Shunya eVTOL aircraft
Accidents

Mx Process ID’d as Possible Issue in H160 Ditching

Cenipa report examined camera images from helicopter and hangar feed
Omni Helicopters H160 incident
Avionics

Garmin Opening Flight Test, Cert Facility in Mesa

Supports market development and flying operations for new products
Garmin Mesa Gateway
FBOs

North Carolina Genav Airport Debuts New Terminal

10,000-sq-ft structure is part of a $6 million development project
New Terminal at KMWK
Security

U.S. Business Jet Pilots Seek Release from Guinea Jail

Lawyers confirm appeal now lodged with African state's supreme court
ATC

U.S. DOT Watchdog Launches Probe into Controller Training

FAA is facing high washout rate alongside capacity contraints
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Security

Avinode: Business Aviation Must Boost Cybersecurity

Framework of Trust report says industry has outdated protection
Avinode charter flight marketplace
Aircraft

ERC Flies eVTOL Prototype and Commits to Uncrewed Version

Both versions will have hybrid-electric powertrains for greater payload and range
ERC Systems Romeo eVTOL