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JCAB has become the third regulator to qualify Loft Dynamics’ virtual-reality helicopter simulator as a Level 7 flight training device.

Tecnam took a number of orders for its trainer aircraft at Aero Friedrichshafen, including with Greybird Aviation, AirTaxi Express and others.

Cirrus Aircraft is aiming to tackle one of general aviation’s most persistent challenges by expanding its training ecosystem and increasing simulator use.

Elliott Aviation President and CEO Michael Parrish describes key focus, market demand, first-time buyers and M&A.

Dassault Aviation included novel pilot assistance features in the design of the Falcon 10X's flight deck, reducing pilot workload and bringing more automation.

Embry-Riddle and aviation tech company Navi AI have developed a tool that delivers tailored AI-generated feedback to reinforce flight instructor lessons.

Garmin has acquired a hangar and office complex at Mesa Gateway Airport to expand the capacity of its aircraft certification and flight-test organizations.

Cirrus Aircraft has taken the wraps off its new generation of the Vision Jet, the G3 Vision Jet, with a host of advancements and upgrades.

Cirrus has unveiled its 2026 edition of SR Series G7+ aircraft for its line of SR20, SR22 and SR22T single-engine pistons, bringing in a range of upgrades.

A draft rule issued before companies secure approvals for their next-generation service suggests the FAA learned some lessons from the 2022 5G C-Band rollout.

The controller would transition to a supervisory role, no longer dealing with routine operations such as frequency changes, automation promoters say.

Jekta has announced an agreement with Innovative Aerosystems that will see the development of a customized flight deck for the under-development PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft.

Connectivity and computing power are bringing advances to business jet cockpits.

Airline pilot hiring impacts bizav operations, too.

Inflight connectivity provider Viasat said it connected with its new ViaSat-3 broadband communications satellite for the first time with a business jet.

Pilatus Aircraft has updated its PC-12 Pro model with Garmin avionics and an upgraded interior.

The first applications might be seen in runway overrun awareness and alerting systems (ROAAS), and then traffic detection, over the next 12 months.

Charts are in a PDF linked from this article, which offers detailed explanations of the specifications and terminology used in the handbook.

The sector continues to thrive despite issues with supply chains and workforce shortages, along with pressure from environmental groups.

GPS spoofing incidents have increased dramatically in the last two years and were a prominent topic at IOC2025.

Elliott says “the time has come to embrace simplification.”

Honda Aircraft is equipping its HondaJet Elite II very light jet with an autothrottle system to automate the controls governing speed and thrust in flight.

The prototype flew for the first time in early October and will now move into the flight-test phase.

The upgraded GUI features a modernized menu structure and consistent iconography across device interfaces, simplifying cabin controls.

Ahead of NBAA-BACE, Garmin has introduced the G3000 Prime, its third-generation flight deck and its most advanced to date.