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Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability Is Key for Business Aviation

Just start, urge industry sustainability experts
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Boeing Business Jet First To Get Airmont Live TV

Live TV runs as software on DPI Labs’ cabin server, no gateway box needed
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Moves Grapevine PT6 Ops to DFW Location

Consolidates Texas engine services at one location with foreign trade zone status
StandardAero PT6A service
Operations

Go Rentals Puts the Pedal to the Metal at BACE

The company now lists 310 locations with more to come
Go Rentals Booth at NBAA-BACE
Regulations and Government

MEBAA Chief Insists Middle East Still Open for Business

Regulators flag Gulf risks as MEBAA predicts a record show in Dubai
Leaders of business aviation associations from around the world discussed the challenges facing international operators during a panel at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas on Oct. 21, 2026. From left: AsBAA board member Paul Desgrossiliers; EBAA chairman Jurgen Wiese; BBGA managing director Lindsey Oliver; MEBAA chairman Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi; AfBAA vice chair Craig Middleton; CBAA president and CEO Harlan Simpkins; International Business Aviation Council director general Kurt Edwards; and Chris Morris, an aviation safety
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Offers Replacement AHRS for PC-12s

New unit is TSO approved and contains Level A software
Archangel AHR150A AHRS
Regulations and Government

DOT’s Duffy at BACE: FAA Needs Better Cert Processes

Secretary Duffy spoke of need to pave way for safer technologies, AAM
Sean Duffy, Transportation Secretary
Maintenance and Modifications

EDM Drill Points Way to Easy Fastener Removal

System works on the hardest materials, including titanium
Jim Becker Perfect Point CEO
Operations

Irving’s Next World Flight To Expand Apprenticeships

Record holders next trip will take place in 2027 in a business jet
Barrington Irving
Training and Workforce

API: Compensation Topping Flight Dept Leader Worries

API is celebrating 55th anniversary
Sheryl Barden Aviation Personnel International
Operations

UAS Launches AI-driven SkyX Trip Feasibility Tool

Operators can assess whether a flight is even possible before making detailed plans
UAS International Trip Support GTMx platform
Operations

Levo, Portside Offer Flight Quotes for Avianis Operators

AI-powered integration expedites quoting for Avianis operators
Regulations and Government

Pilot-Congressman Makes the Case for FAA-Led AI Rules

Rep. Jay Obernolte says the FAA, not a new agency, should write AI rules
Jay Obernolte (R-CA) And Greg Johnson
Training and Workforce

CAE Adds Four More Bizav Simulators Across Americas

Additional full-flight biz-av training devices now available
CAE 7000XR flight simulator
Aircraft

SyberJet Secures Commitments for 50+ SJ36s

Letters of intent came after unveiling at NBAA-BACE
SyberJet at NBAA-BACE 2026
Training and Workforce

CAE Is ‘Ready for Work’ with Online Training Platform

Program will support on-the-job training
technician examining airframe
Aircraft

Gulfstream Eyes 200-bizjet Production Rate

Backlog reached $25 billion by midyear
G800
Engines

Rolls-Royce Adds Five Engine Maintenance Benefits

Changes cover time-limited parts, minor damage, paint, and shipping
Two Rolls-Royce staff in high-visibility vests look at a laptop beside a business jet and a Rolls-Royce AOG support car.
Maintenance and Modifications

True Blue’s Li-ion Battery STCed for Legacy Gulfstreams

The battery ship set is now available for the Gulfstream GIV, G450, GV, and G550
Van Winter, TRU blue
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Fines for Arkansas Charter Operator

Company facing allegations operates under the name Jett Aircraft
Jett Aircraft
Accidents

Air Ambulance Diverts to Dhaka After Depressurization

Critically ill patient died after transfer to hospital
Maintenance and Modifications

Beechcraft 1900D Air Ambulance Lands at NBAA-BACE

Newfoundland shop taps U.S. sales partners to court air-medical operators
Beechcraft 1900D air ambulance at BACE
Aircraft

Cessna Citation Gen3 Jets Top 1,220 Flight-test Hours

All three Garmin Autoland-equipped jets on track for 2027 service entry
Cessna Citation Gen3 at BACE2026
Training and Workforce

TRU Developing VR Simulator for Cessna Grand Caravan EX

Flight training device will have two seats for single- or multi-crew training
TRU Veris simulator
Engines

P&WC Unveils PT9 Engine with Type Certification in Hand

Clean-sheet engine design in 2,000-shp class
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT9
Aircraft

Natilus’ Freighter Concept Awarded U.S. Defense Funding

Optionally-piloted blended-wing-body freighter to make first flight in 2028
Kona blended wing body graphic over coastline
Regulations and Government

FAA Clears Beta’s Alia eVTOL for Passenger Demo Flights

The fixed-wing Alia CX300 electric aircraft already holds a special airworthiness certificate
Beta Technologies Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Precourt, Udvar-Hazy in NAHF Hall of Fame Class of 2027

National Aviation Hall of Fame revealed 2027 enshrinement class ahead of NBAA-BACE
NAHF announcement of 2027 enshrinees.
Maintenance and Modifications

Wheels Up Signs Honeywell Mx Plan for Challenger Bizjets

Deal includes access to Honeywell’s Ensemble
Wheels Up and Honeywell at BACE2026
FBOs

ExecuJet Haite Starts Handling at Beijing Daxing Airport

The company already runs an FBO at Beijing Capital International Airport
ExecuJet Haite ground handling in China