Content Archive: May 2026

Safety

Skyportz Presents Solutions to Key Vertiport Issues

Fractal panels deal with noise, downwash, and fire risks, says Australian manufacturer
Aeroberm panels
FBOs

Dominican Republic Airport Takes Over Ground Handling

All services and permits must now be coordinated with the airport team
ground handler meeting arriving aircraft
Rotorcraft

Bell Sells Three 429s to UK, Estonia VIP Operators

VIP interior can accommodate up to seven passengers
Bell 429 helicopter cabin
Aircraft

Mente Group Reports $1B in Aircraft Sales for 2025

Company names chief revenue officer, promotes executives
a business jet on an airport ramp
Maintenance and Modifications

Bizjet Maintenance Market Forecast To Hit $10.4B by 2032

Fleet aging and technology advances drive demand growth
The global business jet MRO market will reach $10.4 billion by 2032, up from $6.7 billion in 2022, according to Allied Market Research.
Maintenance and Modifications

Signia Aerospace Adds Aerox to Systems Portfolio

Company supplies oxygen systems for GA, bizav, airline, military, and special missions
Signia Aerospace acquired oxygen systems supplier Aerox Aerospace Group, adding portable and installed system capabilities to its aircraft systems portfolio.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NetJets, FlightSafety See 11.8% Revenue Growth in Q1

Increased aircraft ownership and flight hours drove gains
Phenom 300
Training and Workforce

Gulfstream Invests $5M To Boost Bizav Talent Pipeline

Gulfstream marked the continuation of the annual investment with a Discover the Difference event
Gulfstream Aerospace president Mark Burns (center) with representatives from local and state educational institutions
Charter & Fractional

ACA Warns Rising Costs Could Spur Illegal Charter

Air Charter Association is concerned some for-hire flights are circumventing rules
Aero Friedrichshafen
Aircraft

Drennan Takes Helm as Touw Leaves Otto Aerospace

Company is developing the Phantom 3500 business jet
Scott Drennan, new CEO at Otto Aerospace