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Rocheleau: FAA Notches ATC Hiring Successes, Looks Broader

Deputy administrator updates NATA forum on a range of issues

Regulations and Government

Chris Rocheleau © NBAA

Web Manuals Rolls Out XML Document Management Tool

New software helps aircraft operators avoid reformatting documents

Maintenance and Modifications

Web Manuals document management system

Avcon Adds Two Special-mission STCs for Challengers

Fuselage rail system and radome approvals expand the company’s offerings

Maintenance and Modifications

Challenger 600 jet with Avcon radome

ERC Unveils Victor Hybrid-electric VTOL Cargo Drone

First prototype was unveiled at the ILA 2026 air show this week in Berlin

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

ERC System's Victor cargo drone

Videos

Blackshape Unveils Plans for Hybrid-electric ePrime Two-seat Aircraft

It may have a future as an uncrewed surveillance platform.

Blackshape ePrime mockup at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

Aura Aero Builds Aircraft Family of Two-seat Trainers and Regional Airliners

It already has one aircraft certified with EASA, and two more on the way.

Rendering of Aura Aero family of aircraft in flight

Textron Aviation Showcases Passenger-carrying Version of Its SkyCourier Aircraft

With access to unimproved runways, the SkyCourier could connect more remote locations.

Two Cessna SkyCouriers in flight: one passenger-carrying and one freight

Horizon’s Cavorite X7 Hybrid-electric Aircraft Offers a Different VTOL Recipe

Fans inside the wings and a turboprop engine make this VTOL airplane stand out.

Rendering of Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X7 VTOL airplane

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FAA Updates Policy To Foster Use of Counseling Services

Policy update encourages pilots, controllers to seek counseling when needed

Regulations and Government

Pilot mental health

Bain Capital To Take Majority Stake in FDH Aero

Investment will fuel FDH Aero’s plans for growth

FDH Aero Building

ICAO Launches Program To Speed Aviation Decarbonization

ACT-LTAG to guide state action plans

Sustainability and Environment

ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2026

Airbus H145 Joining Uncrewed Helicopter Arena

First flight is expected at the end of 2026 and entry into service in the early 2030s

Airbus Helicopters' U145 uncrewed, autonomous helicopter

NASA’s X-59 Demonstrator Goes Supersonic

X-plane reached Mach 1.1 during 81-minute flight

NASA X-59 demonstrator

FAA Clears Boeing to Start TIA Phase 4B Testing on 777X

Milestone marks progress in efforts to complete delayed type certification

Boeing 777-9

Merlin’s Autonomous C-130J Passes Critical Design Review

USSOCOM program advances into aircraft integration phase

A gray U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules turboprop transport aircraft in flight

Gogo Division Lands NOAA Deal To Equip Hurricane Hunters

Contract covers satcom, cybersecurity, and cockpit datalink software

Cabin Interior and Electronics

SD Government a Gogo company

UK Air Accident Investigators Warn of EV Battery Risks

South London King Air crash was only fatal commercial air transport accident

AAIB Office with sign

GE Completes Hybrid-electric Powertrain Ground Tests

Engine maker says it is now preparing to start flight testing

GE Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration

Schiebel Camcopter S-300 Selected for Anti-Sub Evaluation

European SWORD project to evaluate uncrewed platform in naval role

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

S-300 hovering above sea

Blackshape Unveils Plans for Hybrid-electric ePrime Two-seat Aircraft

It may have a future as an uncrewed surveillance platform.

Blackshape ePrime mockup at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

Travel Groups Unite against DHS Talk of CBP Removals

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to remove CBP from airports in cities that honor sanctuary policies

Regulations and Government

U.S. Customs Facility

FAA Dashboard Provides View into ATC Modernization

Dashboard details 10,000 air traffic control projects and tracks progress

Controllers work inside a control tower

People in Aviation—June 2026

Pratt & Whitney Canada, Yingling Aviation, and Kopter are among those with new leaders

Training and Workforce

People in Aviation June 2026

Micro Sensors Could Deliver More Consistent Air Data

UK/Canadian technology avoids vulnerability to vibration and pitot tube blocks

Surrey Sensors and 3C

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