Content Archive: April 2026

Accidents

Bizav Accident Fatalities Drop 50% in First Quarter

Runway excursions continue to be a problem, however
Bombardier Challenger 650 crash
FBOs

iFlightPlanner: Aviation Fuel Prices ‘Sharply Higher’

Jet-A retail prices climb 19.2% versus February
iFlightPlanner March U.S. fuel prices
FBOs

AEG Fuels Adds Colombia, Arizona FBOs to Network

Network grows to 44 locations with two additions
AEG Fuels adds new locations to connect network
Safety

AINsight: Watch Out Below the Minimum Descent Altitude

LNAV+V advisory glide paths can be helpful but do not guarantee obstacle clearance
Operations

FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Flips the Script on Certification

Program enables early commercial operations to inform future FAA rules
Wisk Aero eVTOL
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pro Star Completes First OEM-STC’d Falcon 2000 Starlink

Satcom antenna is fitted in a streamlined fashion
Starlink on Falcon 7X
Airports

FAA Prohibiting Side-by-side Approaches at KSFO

New protocol is a result of quality-assurance efforts
United Airlines arrival at KSFO
Rotorcraft

Airbus Is Bringing the H140 Helicopter to Market with Special VIP ACH140 Variant

The ACH140 can comfortably transport six passengers.
Airbus Helicopters H140 Prototype
Aircraft

Citation Ascend Starts European Demonstration Tour

The Ascend demonstrator is the first of the new type to cross the Atlantic
Cessna Citation Ascend
Charter & Fractional

Masters Tourney NetJets Pax Get Preview of New Terminal

Construction is underway, with the new ramp already open
NetJets new terminal at Augusta Regional Airport