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ATR Chases Regional Airline Growth in Asia-Pacific

Airframer says its twin turboprops can open up new routes
ATR regional airliner
Security

Echodyne MESA Radars Close Critical Detection Gaps

System has no moving parts, low weight, and low power requirements
EchoFlight MESA radar on AATI UAV
Charter & Fractional

Indian Investigators Probe Fatal Learjet Charter Crash

Accident killed deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet MRO Boosts Bizav Support in Malaysia

More staff added at enlarged maintenance complex in Kuala Lumpur
ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia
Airports

Santa Monica Voters Show Support To Keep Airport Open

Two-thirds of those surveyed want to keep KSMO, and a majority do not want it turned it into a park
Santa Monica Airport
Rotorcraft

Aero Asset Reports Helo Sales Drop, Climb in Value

2025 single-engine report highlights reduced supply and higher transaction prices
Leonardo A119Kx
Training and Workforce

MedAire Recruits Aviation Professionals To Support Peers

Peer Supporter program training will be held in February
Fuel

Avfuel Announces Upper Management Changes

C.R. Sincock will assume duties of president at the family-run fuel distributor
Avfuel executive team members
Aircraft

AINsight: Planning To Buy for the First Time or Upgrade?

Now is the time to start shopping for a business aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics

‘Flurry of Activity’ Propels SmartJets into New Year

Company specializes in preowned aircraft sales and refurbishment
VIP Completions Starlight headliner in a G550
Aircraft

Elektra Chases Larger Market for Electric Training Aircraft

The company recently established a subsidiary in China
Elektra Solar Trainer
Aircraft

A321XLR Drives Innovation at Airbus’ Hamburg Factory

Extra-long-range narrowbody disrupts markets and production processes
A321XLR production line in Hamburg
Aircraft

Trump Calls for Revocation of Bombardier TCs

Certificates are to be pulled until Canada approves Gulfstream large-cabin models, according to the president
Bombardier Global 8000
Training and Workforce

FAA Recommends Bizav Spatial Disorientation Training

InFO outlines recommended pilot training methods
FAA HQ
Training and Workforce

Air Charter Group Launches Beginners’ Training Course

The Air Charter Association has appointed Claudia Schimansky as training manager
The Air Charter Association
Rotorcraft

GPMS Releases Open HUMS Program Manual

Manual aims to move data into decision-making
screenshot of HUMS data
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds G700 Sim Approvals in Europe, Asia

Certification and approval expand Gulfstream G700 training access
FlightSafety simulator
Regulations and Government

FAA Issuing New Registrations for Grounded SACI Aircraft

Some 800 aircraft had been grounded
Generic bizjet
Rotorcraft

Bell Military Revenue Surges 20% in 2025, MV-75 Ramps Up

Bell delivered 78 commercial helicopters in Q4 2025
FLRAA MV-75
Aircraft

Embraer Prioritizes E2 Sales Boost Over New Airliner Plan

Brazilian OEM chases growth in the defense and eVTOL sectors
Embraer E195-E2 and E175
FBOs

A Year after KDCA Midair, FBO GM Recalls Bizav Role in Response

Signature Aviation played a role in the disaster’s aftermath
Investigators examining mid air collsion wreckage in Signature KDCA hangar
Aircraft

Airbus and Boeing Face Varying Challenges in 2026

Increased production rates and future aircraft decisions dominate management tasks
Boeing 737 final assembly in Renton
Avionics

More Runways Served by Honeywell Guided Visual Approaches

Procedures simplify visual approaches and make them safer to fly
FGV approach KPDK
Accidents

NTSB Probable Cause Cites FAA Lapses in DCA Collision

Hearing resulted in 50 recommendations to the FAA, U.S. Army, and other agencies
NTSB image showing DCA midair collision
FBOs

APP Jet Center Chain Changes Hands with Sale To Bain

Company has five facilities spread across the U.S.
APP Jet center FBO
Aircraft

Gulfstream Bizjet Sales Soar to Second-best Quarter Ever

Company delivered 158 business jets in 2025, up from 136 in 2024
Gulfstream G700 at Savannah
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Logs Record Revenues, Strong Q4 Recovery

Fourth-quarter jet deliveries surge 53%
Ascend
Aircraft

Long-haul Business Jets Target Asia Pacific Market

Gulfstream, Dassault, and Bombardier offer globe-girdling range
Gulfstream G800
Accidents

CL650 Accident Investigation Continues at Bangor Airport

The airport has been closed since Sunday night
Challenger 650 Crash scene
Maintenance and Modifications

Straight Flight Joins HondaJet-authorized Center Network

Straight Flight will offer services to HondaJets based in the Rocky Mountain region
Straight Flight and Honda Aircraft executives