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ATC

FAA Awards ATC Upgrade Integration Contract to Peraton

Peraton, formerly part of Harris Corp., will be responsible for steering the massive ATC modernization effort
Controllers work inside a control tower
Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel Boosts SAF Supplies at Austin Airport

Million Air Takes First SAF Delivery in Austin
Million Air Austin with refueler
Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Opens MRO Center of Excellence in Florida

Consolidates company’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities in the U.S.
Ontic opening
Aircraft

Gulfstream’s G300 Takes to the Sky

The super-midsize jet was first announced in September
Gulfstream G300 makes its first flight
Aircraft

Jekta Prepares to Fly Second Sub-Scale Electric Seaplane

Swiss start-up has published a photo of its latest 1:9 scale demonstrator
Jekta sub-scale mode of amphibious aircraft
Aircraft

Chinese Start-up Offers Ultralight Personal eVTOL Aircraft

Yivtol was one of several eVTOL aircraft developers at the Aero Asia show
Yivtol S-Zero ultralight eVTOL
Aircraft

Aero Asia Show Highlights Advanced Air Mobility Ambitions

eVTOL aircraft pioneers were prominent at the show in Zhuhai
Aero Asia eVTOL aircraft
Regulations and Government

Bay Area Parks Air Tour Agreement Opens for Comment

FAA and NPS propose new rules for Bay Area sightseeing flights
Proposed Voluntary Agreement: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods National Monument
Maintenance and Modifications

AINsight: Reducing the Mx Burden Could Help Aviation

The more work required on an aircraft, the more mechanics are needed
Dassault Falcon technicians
Accidents

NTSB Reviews Cargo in Fatal Florida King Air Crash

Cargo-laden King Air B100 Entered Rapid Descent before Fatal Impact
KAMX WSR-88D 0.44 base reflectivity image with flight track overlaid in purple. A band of echoes from 5 to 20 dBZ extends over the flight track.
Aircraft

Wings Leasing Offers New Diamonds to Flight Schools

Program helps training companies add the latest technology to their fleets
Diamond DA42-VI airplane
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier’s UAE Service Center Taking Shape

Slated to open in second half of 2026
Executives from Abu Dhabi Airports join Bombardier leadership at site of the company’s  Abu Dhabi service centre
FBOs

Universal Aviation Unveils Renovated Caribbean FBO

Represents Universal’s third FBO on the island
Universal Aviation's FBO in Samana, Dominican Republic
Maintenance and Modifications

PAG Swoops In To Acquire H.E.R.O.S. Engine MRO Provider

MRO group adds specialized Rolls-Royce M250/RR300 engine maintenance provider
Civilian operator
Aircraft

China’s Comac Offers Alternative to Western Business Jets

Five different VIP cabin interiors available for derivative of C909 airliner
Comac Business Jet
Aircraft

Honda To Fly First Full-scale Hybrid eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026

Honda Opens Up About Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft
Honda 1/3 scale eVTOL technology demonstrator on display at Dubai Airshow 2025
Maintenance and Modifications

KTEB-based AOG Support Provider Sold, Rebranded

Company services aircraft in the greater New York area
Aircraft undergoing maintenance on ramp
Aircraft

GAMA: Bizjet Deliveries and Aircraft Billings Soar

Turboprops and rotorcraft saw minor erosion year over year
Gulfstream G700 in flight
Operations

ForeFlight Debuts Logbook for European Pilots

New feature is available as a Europe region option
ForeFlight Europe logbook
Engines

Beta's Electric Motors Will Power Eve's eVTOL Aircraft

Eve has been evaluating the manufacturer's electric pusher propellers for several months
Eve engineering prototype
Aircraft

Data Shows China’s Bizav Market Is Still Growing

The sector was a highlight of the Aero Asia show in Zhuhai last week
2025 China General Aviation and Business Aviation Safety International Symposium
Airports

Archer Maps Out Miami eVTOL Air Taxi Vertiport Network

South Florida infrastructure push coincides with new military partnerships
Archer Aviation Midnight eVTOL in Miami
Charter & Fractional

Sino Jet Increases Order For AE200 eVTOL Air Taxis

Hong Kong group announced the deal with Aerofugia at Aero Asia show
Aerofugia AE300 eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Chinese Comac 919 Airliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow

The C919 made its Middle East debut at the 2025 Dubai Airshow.
Comac C919 airliner flying at 2025 Dubai Airshow
Aircraft

UAE Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow

The 2000-9 variant represents the most advanced iteration of the Mirage.
UAE Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000-9 flying at Dubai Airshow 2025
Aircraft

Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow

Airbus's largest version of its widebody airliner can carry a maximum of 410 passengers.
Airbus A350-1000 airliner flying at Dubai Airshow 2025
FBOs

Utah FBO OK3 Air Prepares To Open New Hangar

The addition brings the location to 65,000 sq ft of hangar space
Artist Rendering of new OK3 Air hangar
Aircraft

Cirrus Next Lets Owners Trade in and Upgrade

Program simplifies move to a new airplane and ensures continuous flying during the process
Cirrus Vision Jet and SR
Training and Workforce

AIN Year-end Report 2025

A letter from AIN founder and chair emeritus
Wilson Leach
Charter & Fractional

Omni Air Taxi Trials Could Prove the eVTOL Business Case

The helicopter operator plans to operate up to 50 of Eve’s eVTOL vehicle
Omni Helicopters