Content Archive: September 2026

Aircraft

Horizon Begins Icing Tests for Cavorite X7 eVTOL

Icing approval would open year-round service to northern communities
Cavorite X7 hovering over snow
Training and Workforce

GAO Wants High Schoolers To Take Mechanic General Test

First step toward licensing could encourage youth to seek aviation careers
Aircraft mechanic numbers from the FAA
Accidents

Teen Driver Breaches Fence, Hits PlaneSense PC-12 at KPSM

Vehicle also struck parked ground-support tractor; there were no injuries
the pilatus PC-12 photographed on a ramp
Engines

FAA Proposes Special Conditions for PW220A Idle Cruise

One engine would be able to run at low-idle in a twin-engine helicopter application
Charter & Fractional

Honda Aircraft Unit Backs Thrive Fractional Jet Program

Program launches with HondaJet HA-420 and Bombardier Challenger 3500
Thrive Aviation
Regulations and Government

Congress OKs Stopgap Government Funding Measure

Move averts potential shutdown
US Capitol rotunda
Security

Aircraft Operators Face Rising Threats in Gulf and Russia

Security consultants are warning clients to increase vigilance
Training and Workforce

Saab Shaking Up Gripen Training with Project Skynapse

Evolving AI-augmented simulator-based approach to ‘gamify’ learning
Gripen F taking off from runway
Training and Workforce

Cutting 'Traveled Work' Delays At Spirit Critical To 737 Output

Spirit AeroSystems workers give Leeham News and Analysis the inside track
Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas
Accidents

NBAA Report Flags Powerplant, Collision Risks in Q2 Data

Six fatal accidents resulted in 22 fatalities in the quarter