Content Archive: May 2026

Accidents

NTSB: Drug Detection Up among Pilots Killed in Accidents

Study examined toxicology results from 2018 through 2022
Percent of fatally injured pilots with positive toxicology findings by drug type, 1990–2022 (NTSB graphic).
Charter & Fractional

FlyEpic Showcasing E1000 To Build Fractional Momentum

Company launched operations this year
airplane flying over water
Aircraft

Sarla's eVTOL Aircraft Plans Boosted By IndiGo Investment

Venture capital arm of Indian airline says it is not planning eVTOL air taxi services
Sarla Aviation Shunya VTOL aircraft
Safety

OpsGroup Warns Pilots To Check LPV Approach Notams

Problem stems from design of missed approach segments
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Uprooting Your Kids May Be the Best Landing

Not grabbing the opportunity could lead to stagnant career progression
moving boxes
Maintenance and Modifications

VSE Completes $2B Acquisition of Precision Aviation Group

Combined entity spans 61 locations across eight countries, including 48 repair facilities and 11 distribution centers
Precision Aviation Group distribution services display
Training and Workforce

Panel: Those Not Using AI in Bizav Will Be Left Behind

AI is a force multiplier than can help companies expand and grow
AI in business aviation panel at FABA 2026
Safety

Smoke and Fire Events a Hot Topic at BASS 2026

Training is needed to prepare pilots for these high-risk challenges
Lisa Sasse, David Wroth, Nate Klatt, Jim Zanino
Regulations and Government

Two Join AOPA Board as Bylaws Review Continues

Members have until June 5 to comment on proposed bylaw changes
AOPA HQ in Maryland, from the air
Sustainability and Environment

EU Rules Risk Energy-intensive SAF Production Strategies

Chalmers University of Technology urges expanded focus on gasification
Aircraft alongside wood-chip