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Regulations and Government
FAA Issues First Artificial Intelligence Roadmap
31-page document recommends AI safety assurance strategies
Aircraft
Global 7500 Amassing Speed Records at Feverish Pace
Model has accrued more than 50 city-pair records in 50 weeks
Maintenance and Modifications
Honda Aircraft Updates HondaJet Maintenance Program
More efficient maintenance scheme will increase aircraft availability
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Broker Titan Insurance Acquires Plimsoll
Titan says Plimsoll purchase adds value
Environment
DC Aviation, AEG Fuels Ink SAF Book-and-claim Deal
The agreement will cover DC Aviation's Maltese FBO and aircraft operations
Engines
Lilium Completes Key Stage of Electric Propulsion Tests for eVTOL Aircraft
A purpose-built lab in Germany is being used for ground tests
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up CFO, Chief Legal Officer Leaving Company
Shuffle comes amidst difficult year for company
Accidents
NTSB Starts Probe of Citation II Fatal Accident in Texas
Witnesses said twinjet had trouble climbing before it hit a power line and crashed
Environment
Australian SAF Refinery Project Enters Study Phase
Supported by Boeing and the local government, construction is expected to begin in 2026
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Goes Greener
The company has moved to Tier 2 status under NATA's Green Aviation Business Standard
Aircraft
Sora Seeks Funding for 30-Passenger Battery-powered eVTOL 'Bus' Aircraft
Company targets airport shuttle services for tandem-wing design
Training and Workforce
Beta's First Electric Aircraft Customer Evaluates Pilot Training Program
Medical technology group's executives learn to fly the Alia CX300 electric aircraft
Accidents
Pilots Report Comms Failure in Citation X+ Crash
Both pilots survived after the jet was destroyed in a post-crash fire
Safety
NATA, AACA Partner on Alaska Aviation Safety
National Air Transportation Association joining with Alaska Air Carriers Association to advance aviation
Charter & Fractional
Volato Cuts Five Jets from Fleet Amid Financial Issues
Company said move is "cost efficiency measure"
Aircraft
Sikorsky VH-92A Now Officially Marine One
Militarized S-92A transports U.S. president for the first time
Aircraft
Vertical Aerospace Starts Next Stage of Flight Testing For Its VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
Thrustborne flight is next
Regulations and Government
NBAA's Doug Carr Re-ups with FAA Advisory Committee
Carr will represent Part 91 and 135 operators on a gamut of issues
Airports
London City Airport Cleared To Add More Pax Capacity
UK government decision is unlikely to benefit business aviation
Airports
South Dakota's Pierre Regional Airport Rehabs Runways
Pierre Regional Airport is spending nearly $14 million on runway upkeep
Regulations and Government
Aviation Industry Mourns Passing of Nick Fadugba
Fadugba founded and served as CEO of African Aviation Services
Rotorcraft
Unither Bioelectronics Plans Hydrogen-powered Helicopters
Hydrogen fuel cells could power organ delivery flights
Charter & Fractional
FlyExclusive Reports $27M Net Loss in Second Quarter
Company blames losses on reducing non-performing aircraft from its fleet
FBOs
Signature Rolls Out Program for Small Fleet Operators
Bravo program provides better fuel pricing and other benefits
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Taps Vocus SMS for Safety 24/7 Program
Software helps align company's safety management system with FAA and ICAO guidelines
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
EBAA Goes It Alone with EBACE Show after NBAA Sells Stake
Europe's business aviation industry group will promote the Geneva show without its U.S. partner
Rotorcraft
Light Jet Broker Aerocor Adds Helo Sales Division
Company is providing free information for potential light helicopter buyers
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SmartSky Shuts Down Connectivity Network
Move leaves owners of SmartSky systems with orphaned hardware and no more service
Aircraft
Archer Delivers First Midnight eVTOL Aircraft to U.S. Air Force
USAF performed simulated military missions using Midnight
Training and Workforce
AINsight: Quality, Not Quantity, Defines Pilot Shortage
What exists isn't a shortage of pilots but rather a shortage of qualified pilots
