2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

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On average, two lithium-ion battery thermal runaway events occur every week, mostly while aircraft are in cruise

Lithium-ion Battery Fires: Understanding Risks and Containment 

David Jack Kenny

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Preliminary and final accident reports, April 2026

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: April 2026

Jessica Reed

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C.R. Sincock became president of Avfuel, Helen Hollis U.S. managing director for Luxaviation One.

People in Aviation—April 2026

Charles Alcock

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News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Partners seek to boost military options for countering drone threats 

Honeywell and Odys Develop Laila VTOL Anti-drone Platform

Charlotte Bailey

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Content Archive: April 2026

Lithium-ion Battery Fires: Understanding Risks and Containment

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: April 2026

People in Aviation—April 2026

Honeywell and Odys Develop Laila VTOL Anti-drone Platform

Airbus Racer Expands Flight-test Envelope

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