Satcom Direct has reached a pinnacle by providing the hardware, software and flight-department systems for every link to one of the world’s most digital aircraft.

Collins Aerospace and business jet MRO Western Jet Aviation expect a first FAA approval in September to install the new LuxStream in-flight broadband service on the Gulfstream G450, with approvals following on other Gulfstream models, Collins announced on Aug. 20.

Florida’s aerospace and spaceport development authority Space Florida has agreed to invest in Aerion Supersonic in a deal aimed at supporting development of the high-speed aircraft manufacturer’s new production site in Melbourne on the state’s east coast.

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has established a General Aviation Airports Committee to assist in setting the organization’s policy priorities and advocacy efforts as they affect general aviation airport stakeholders.

Cirrus Aircraft is expanding services for international buyers of its piston and jet models, including financing and SF50 Vision Jet pilot training in Europe.

Now that the country’s Ministry of Economic Development and Supervisory Committee have issued final approval, Piaggio Aerospace and Banca Ifis have signed a contract for financing on contracts and factoring operations for €30 million euros ($357 million).

FAA receives more than 100 reports of drone sightings by pilots, citizens and police each month—it lists more than 400 in its latest report, for the April-June period.

In widespread service and production, the Skyhawk has stood the test of time since its rollout in 1955.