Apr 23 2026

NTSB releases prelim report on Bombardier jet that collided with rescue truck Posted by RSS Feed

The NTSB has released the preliminary report on the Air Canada Bombardier CRJ-900 that hit a

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Apr 23 2026

Embraer Adds Execaire Aviation to Its Authorized Service Center Network to Support Executive Jets Customers in Canada Posted by RSS Feed

Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, has added Execaire Aviation to its Authorized

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Apr 23 2026

Tecnam celebrates EASA certification for P2008JC NG at AERO Friedrichshafen Posted by RSS Feed

Textron has announced during a special event at AERO Friedrichshafen the EASA certification of the

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Apr 23 2026

Reuben Brothers Unveil Joby Vertiport at Century Plaza Posted by Admin

LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Reuben Brothers today announced an alliance with Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) to establish an air taxi vertiport at Park Elm Residences at Century Plaza, South Tower in Century City, Los Angeles. The vertiport will utilize the building's existing helipad to accommodate operations and charging for Joby's all-electric, vertical take-off and landing ("eVTOL") aircraft, which is both quiet and has zero operating emissions.

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Apr 23 2026

Boeing releases first quarter results for 2026 Posted by RSS Feed

Boeing released its results for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q2026) on Wednesday.The company reports

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Apr 23 2026

China’s Y-20B Airlifter’s First Trip to South Korea Repatriates Korean War Soldiers’ Remains Posted by RSS Feed

The new Y-20B variant conducted its first flight abroad, repatriating from South Korea the remains

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Apr 23 2026

Firefighting aircraft fighting back against Florida wildfires Posted by RSS Feed

The 2026 wildfire season has roared to life - and this year's early outbreak isn't occurring in the

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Apr 23 2026

Textron Aviation announces fleet order from SD Aviation for three Cessna Citation light jets and options for three additional Citation light jets Posted by RSS Feed

Textron Aviation recently entered into an agreement with SD Aviation for two Cessna Citation M2 Gen3

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Apr 22 2026

Spirit Airlines Nears Potential $500M Government Rescue Posted by RSS Feed

The bright yellow jets may get yet another chance. Spirit Airlines is in advanced talks for a

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Apr 22 2026

Pentagon’s Record Breaking $1.5 Trillion Budget Request Includes Boosts for F-35, F-15EX, and More Posted by RSS Feed

The largest defence budget request in U.S. history, coming in at almost $500 billion more than 2026,

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Apr 22 2026

Our Most-Wanted List: Safety improvements needed now for business aviation Posted by RSS Feed

Private jet operators are known for maintaining a strong safety record. Although business aviation

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Apr 22 2026

Pilatus begins construction on delivery and manufacturing facility in Colorado Posted by RSS Feed

Pilatus announced on Friday that it has begun construction on its new facility at the Rocky Mountain

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Apr 22 2026

Rolland Vincent Associates Launches RVantage And Announces RVA Summit ‘27 Posted by RSS Feed

Rolland Vincent Associates (RVA), an independent consultancy delivering business aviation

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Apr 22 2026

Textron Aviation announces expansion to European Parts and Distribution Center Posted by RSS Feed

Textron Aviation has announced that it will expand its European Distribution Center (EUDC) by 50% in

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Apr 22 2026

Jetfly Group announces rebranding at AERO Friedrichshafen Posted by RSS Feed

Jetfly Group has announced that all of its entities will be rebranding as of May 1, 2026. The group

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Apr 22 2026

MD Helicopters Receives FAA Certification for Super D20R Upgrade, Expanding Performance for Legacy Fleet Posted by Admin

Mesa, Arizona—April 21, 2026—MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the Super D20R upgrade, marking a major milestone in the company’s Fielded Fleet Upgrade (FFU) program.

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Apr 22 2026

Daher Aircraft TBM 980 makes European show debut at AERO Friedrichshafen Posted by RSS Feed

The TBM 980 and the Kodiak 900 are making their European show debut at AERO Friedrichshafen from

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Apr 22 2026

Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers Carrying Long-Range Supersonic Missile Intercepted Again Over the Baltic Posted by RSS Feed

Swedish, Romanian and French fighters intercepted Russian Tu-22M3 ‘Backfire’ strategic bombers,

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Apr 22 2026

Abby's Ramp Ramble - FBO Takeoff: Cleared for Profit Posted by RSS Feed

When fuel prices go haywire, does your FBO maintain straight and level? Do you crumble under the

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Apr 22 2026

Leonardo AW139 Rotorcraft Cracked Main Rotor Tension Links Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA recently received three separate Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs) from a U.S. repair

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Apr 22 2026

Lockheed Martin Invests $25M in Fortem Technologies to Meet Urgent Demand for Countering UAS Threats Posted by Admin

BETHESDA, Md., April 22, 2026 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced a $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies, a global leader in airspace security. This investment, which represents the initial tranche of Fortem’s Series B fundraising round, will enable Fortem to accelerate production at scale and enhance deployment within Lockheed Martin’s Sanctum counter-UAS ecosystem.

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Apr 22 2026

FAA Accident Report: CROSBYTON, TX Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND AUTO ROTATED DOWN TO THE GROUND. AIRCRAFT TILTED FORWARD, PROPS STRUCK THE GROUND AND ENDED UP ON ITS SIDE, CROSBYTON, TX.

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Apr 22 2026

FAA Accident Report: GOODYEAR, AZ Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT REPORTED A TAIL ROTOR CHIP INDICATOR LIGHT AND LANDED 8 MILES WEST OF THE AIRPORT, GOODYEAR, AZ.

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Apr 22 2026

Bell Announces Three New Orders for Corporate-Configured Bell 429s in Europe Posted by Admin

Friedrichshafen, Germany (April 22, 2026) - Bell Textron, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that it has successfully signed purchase agreements for three Bell 429s for VIP operators in the United Kingdom and Estonia, strengthening the platforms’ stronghold throughout Europe.

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Apr 22 2026

B&H Worldwide Accelerates Digital Transformation with AI-Powered Tire Scanning Technology Posted by Admin

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – B&H Worldwide, the gold standard in aerospace logistics, has announced the successful implementation of advanced, AI-driven tyre scanning technology at its New Zealand operations. The initiative, integrated directly into the company’s proprietary FirstTRAC platform, marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency, boasting a 60% reduction in inventory processing times.

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Apr 22 2026

2026 Airport Coffee Rankings: Where to Find America’s Best (and Worst) Cup Before Pushback Posted by RSS Feed

The 2026 airport coffee rankings break down the best and worst coffee across major U.S. airports.

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Apr 22 2026

Raytheon Confirms Delivery of Next Generation Jammer Pods for Australian EA-18G Growlers Posted by RSS Feed

Raytheon confirmed that Australia has received last year its first Next Generation Jammer pods to

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Apr 22 2026

Tecnam unveils new P2012 VIP aircraft at AERO Friedrichshafen Posted by RSS Feed

Tecnam has taken the model of its 11-seat commuter plane and upgraded it for top-class travel. The

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Apr 21 2026

Wipline Float 6000A, 6100A, 8000A, 10000A,13000A Corrosion Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA recently received a report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) of a water

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Apr 21 2026

Modification of the Class C airspace over Fort Myers Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Florida Posted by RSS Feed

April 29, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. ET | Virtual (Zoom)CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW This meeting will

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