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Textron Aviation Enhances Cessna Citation CJ3 Light Jet with Garmin Autoland and More

The refresh offers something new for both pilots and passengers.
Textron Aviation Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen 2 at NBAA-BACE 2026
FBOs

NATA Introduces FBO Fees and Services Portal

Marks the latest step in association’s ‘Know Before You Go’ Initiative
NATA president and CEO Curt Castagna at podium
Rotorcraft

AEM Wins Approval for Radio Installations on AW139s

STC now covers the MTP138 VHF FM and MTP136D P25 radios
AW139 helicopter
Aircraft

GJC: Bizjet Market on Pace for Strong Finish in 2026

All metrics point to a healthy market fueled by GDP growth
Generic business jet
Training and Workforce

Kansas Honors Pioneer WASP Veteran Nadine Ramsey

Among only 26 Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) to fly pursuit fighters
Sheree Utash said Ramsey refused to let convention define her future
Training and Workforce

Bizav’s Bolen, Carr among Kansas Hall of Fame Inductees

Class spans test piloting, ATC, and fractional ownership; Clay Lacy receives lifetime achievement award
Ed Bolen's nephew, Patrick Bolen, accepted on his behalf.
Safety

Every Crewmember Is a Steward of Margin, Says Safety Expert

Efficiency pressure quietly consumes built-in safety margin
Pupulidy used a Hoberman sphere to visually illustrate how margin may expand or shrink.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Reopens Engine Rapid Response at KAPA

The location originally closed in 2021
Duncan Aviation's Provo, Utah location
Charter & Fractional

India Opens Door to Fractional Aircraft Ownership

Industry leaders note a maturing market and growing customer base
India aircraft fractional ownership
Aircraft

Comac Opts For Shrink Versus Stretch With C919 Derivative

New single-aisle is expected to have good access to high-altitude airports
Comac C919 airliner
Aircraft

Joby and Archer Push eVTOL Passenger Flights to 2027

Rivals’ first passenger flights hinge on different flight-test milestones
Joby’s white and blue S4 air taxi flying above the downtown Tampa skyline.
Safety

Kern to Aviators: Become Your Own Alarm

Kern urges pilots to take back attention, not expect reality to conform to desires
Tony Kern speaks at Bombardier Safety Standdown 2026
Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Revenues Climb on Pricing, Praetors

Company overall reached record third-quarter revenues in 2026
Embraer Praetor 500E and 600E
Aircraft

U.S. Marines Opt for Tactical Airlift King Air 360

Modified twin turboprop is designated as the UC-12W
Textron Aviation King Air 360CER
ATC

ISO-Gruppe Software Backs Penang’s Digital Tower

14-month ATC modernization project nears completion
Airlines

Florida Air Service Taps PC-12s and Electric Aircraft

Future Flight Global has partnered with FBO chain Signature Aviation
FFG Kissimmee event
Safety

Safety Standdown Opens 30th Edition in Wichita, Online

Webcast registration is open to remote attendees
A shot of a conference room from the 2025 Safety Standdown
Aircraft

Eaton Systems Selected for Dassault Falcon 10X

Agreement includes system-level modeling and validation activities
Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X prototype
Sustainability and Environment

Cow Pies to Jet Fuel, SAF Company Moo-ves Ahead

Circularity Fuels looks to put a streaming pile of SAF in every tank
cows on farm
Aircraft

North America Bizav Ops Dip for First Time in 19 Months

Reverses a trend since early 2025
Bombardier Global 6500
Accidents

NTSB Focus Turns to Impact Crater at Learjet Crash Site

Agency has already located some accident debris
Training and Workforce

Biggin Hill Airport Promotes Aviation Career Options

UK airport hosts 10th biannual Futures Week event
London Biggin Hill Airport firefighting exercise
Rotorcraft

South Korea Orders S-92+ for Presidential Flights

Large-cabin rotorcraft will be operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force
S-92 in South Korea
Aircraft

Chinese Start-up Launches Hybrid-electric Business Jet

Belyn 100HF aircraft could have a range of 1,890 nm
BAIRAC's Belyn 100HF aircraft
Rotorcraft

Unither Shifting Hydrogen Helicopters to Cryogenic Fuel

Converted Robinson R66 would fly manufactured organs to transplant centers
Unither Bioelectronics’ hydrogen-electric Robinson R44 Raven II demonstrator flies at Bromont Roland-Désourdy Airport in Quebec.
Regulations and Government

Ed Bolen Retiring after 22-year Reign at NBAA

Hailed as a trailblazer
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen
Regulations and Government

G550’s Six Days in Iran Trigger U.S. Forfeiture Bid

U.S.-built airframes stay under U.S. jurisdiction regardless of registry
Deer Jet G550
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Election Brings a Lot and a Little Change for Bizav

Aviation has always remained bipartisan, but there will be a big educational effort ahead
U.S. Capitol
FBOs

Oklahoma Breaks Ground on Regional Airport Terminal

The $14.3 million project was funded through several sources
Artist rendering of planned new terminal at KPNC
Airports

Tokyo Airport Officials Tout Off-hour Benefits

Haneda International operates 24/7
Tokyo Haneda International Airport