Content Archive: July 2026

Aircraft

Trump Holds off on Aero Tariffs but Directs Negotiations

Proclamation cites national security concerns
GE9X engine
Sustainability and Environment

Report: Australia Has Enough SAF Feedstock for 2030 Needs

Country is just developing production capacity
SAF Flasks in lab
Safety

FAA SAFO Recommends Operators Save CVR Recordings

Concern is that valuable safety data is not being saved after an incident
Alaska Airlines hole in 737 Max 9
Accidents

Fuel System Components Eyed in NetJets Citation Crash

NTSB found damaged starter generator and fractured fuel assembly
Figure 1 from the NTSB preliminary report: Right engine fuel tube assembly and fuel pressure switch, showing damage to the system
Safety

Nimbl: Procedural Errors Top Cause of Bizav Incidents

Most reports cited two or more contributing risk factors
Aircraft

Sora Aviation Completes Subscale S-1 eVTOL Testing

UK start-up says 30-passenger all-electric aircraft could enter service in 2031
Subscale demonstrator with proprotors on fuselage-mounted booms
FBOs

Universal Aviation Italy Scores IS-BAH 2 Trifecta

Locations include Rome and both of Milan’s airports
Universal Aviation's team at Rome Ciampino Airport
Aircraft

AircraftExchange Listing Platform Teams Up with CJP

IADA’s AircraftExchange and CJP will link to each other on their respective websites
Cessna Citation Sovereign business jet
Aircraft

AINsight: Can You Trust an Aircraft Management Company?

Conducting due diligence is essential in finding a firm to operate your business aircraft on your behalf
Safety

Hughes App Highlights Slacklines in Route Planning

Free service helps pilots evaluate risk before flight
Hughes Aerospace app highlights slacklines