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Magazine Issue

Business & Commercial Aviation, Third Quarter 2026

VOL. 122 NO. 3 July 01, 2026
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Credit: Textron Aviation

Editor's Letter

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Opinion: Combating Illegal Charter Needs A Collective Effort

Jul 01, 2026
Customers are often looking for the cheapest cost and incidentally end up fueling illegal charter.

Operations

Special Olympics Airlift 2026
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Textron, Signature Mobilize For Massive Special Olympics Airlift

Jun 29, 2026
More than 100 volunteer aircraft owners and pilots transported over 800 athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
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article

Capacity Crunch Reshapes FBO Industry

Jul 01, 2026
FBOs are under mounting pressure in major markets.

FBO News

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FBO News: Recent Developments At Business Aviation Facilities

Jul 01, 2026
Highlighting acquisitions, new terminals and more.

Fast 5

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Fast 5: Flexjet’s Kenn Ricci On New Acquisition, Challenges & More

Jun 26, 2026
Flexjet Chair Kenn Ricci discusses the acquisition of London-based The Jet Business, as well as challenges and further growth.

Point of Law

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The FAA’s New Approach To Falsification

Jul 01, 2026
Aviation companies should take proactive steps to reduce FAA enforcement actions.

Situation Awareness

CEO Eric Hinson
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FlightSafety International Tallies 250,000 Annual Course Enrollments

Jun 04, 2026
Now 75, the company trains tens of thousands of pilots, technicians and professionals from business, commercial, military and government aviation every year.

Aircraft

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Q1 Transactions Decline Belies A Strong Market

Jul 01, 2026
Limited supply and OEM backlogs drive a seller’s market for pre-owned business jets.
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Buyer Beware: Considerations For Smooth Pre-Purchase Inspections

Jul 01, 2026
There are certain details that buyers and sellers should consider during an aircraft transaction to make the pre-purchase inspection go smoothly.

20/Twenty

Dassault Falcon 2000EX
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20/Twenty: Falcon 2000EX Offers Space And Capability

Jun 30, 2026
The BCA 20/Twenty focus aircraft for June is the Dassault Falcon 2000EX super-midsize jet.

Advanced Air Mobility

electric trainer prototype
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Three Paths For Battery-Electric Aircraft

Jun 29, 2026
What is the optimal size for a battery-electric aircraft? It depends on who you ask.
: Beta Technology Caption: Support infrastructure, electricity availability, charging standards and who pays are challenges to AAM deployment, the GAO says
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Waypoint: Congressional Watchdog Has Its Eye On AAM

Jun 04, 2026
Existing infrastructure to support electric aircraft in the U.S. is limited and airports face challenges installing the foundations, a report says.

Cause and Circumstance

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article

Salt Air Environment Causes Aggressive Corrosion

Jul 01, 2026
Aircraft operations and storage near a salt air environment expose components to accelerated corrosion.

Marketplace

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Bizjet Cabin Products And Amenities

Jul 01, 2026
For private jet travelers, cabin suppliers offer essentials, amenities and more.

Viewpoint

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Viewpoint: Your Aircraft LLC Might Be An Illegal Charter Operation

Jul 01, 2026
Creating a limited liability company does not isolate liability.