Safety, Ops & Regulation

Study links inflight cosmic radiation to elevated cancer risks for aircrew, highlighting occupational hazards and the need for radiation protections.

FAA awards AT&T a multibillion-dollar contract to modernize its telecom network, replacing Verizon and meeting the 2028 BNATCS operational deadline.

The charter industry faces challenges from Middle East conflict and fuel costs, while AI and accreditation drive growth and adaptation worldwide.

Highly specialized technicians and pilots need unique skills to maintain and fly Goodyear’s fleet of blimps.

Ron Draper retires as Textron Aviation CEO after eight years, with Brian Rohloff stepping in to lead the company starting Aug. 31.

Honda Aircraft celebrates 20 years with plans to expand its product line, including the HondaJet Echelon, and overcome supplier challenges.

Researchers call for renewed efforts to understand how climate change impacts aviation icing hazards and predict severity under future climate scenarios.

FlyExclusive posted record second-quarter revenue, including 20% higher charter and MRO revenue compared to a year ago, with higher retail fractional share sales, flight-fund deployments and JetClub sales.

Gulfstream completes solar panel installation at Mesa Service Center, meeting 100% of its electricity needs and advancing its sustainability goals.

Textron Aviation delivers its 500th Cessna Citation CJ4, marking a major milestone for the light jet with over a decade of innovation and success.

Whisper Aero tests ultraquiet electric ducted fans on a modified Swift 3 glider, achieving low noise levels and advancing military and FAA projects.

LightHawk’s new CEO Elliott Wright leads conservation flights, using volunteer pilots to protect ecosystems and accelerate conservation success.

Ampaire secures $19 million Series B funding to advance hybrid-electric propulsion, targeting certification and fuel-saving solutions for commercial aviation.

The UK government and industry partners, including Google, have launched a large-scale contrail-avoidance trial on flights across the North Atlantic, one of the world’s contrail hot spots.

News about people at King Aerospace, Western Aircraft and others.

Trump administration seeks additional funding for ambitious ATC modernization, but congressional uncertainty and radar delays threaten progress.

Beta Technologies clears FAA regulatory hurdles for H500A engine and CX300 aircraft certification, advancing its electric aviation and charging network goals.

Vertical Aerospace nears critical design freeze for its Valo eVTOL but faces funding challenges as it works toward certification and production.

Israeli startup AIR selects Florida’s SunTrax as its U.S. manufacturing and flight test site for the personal eVTOL aircraft.

Air Charter Association’s internship program showcases effectiveness.

Business transition delivers key milestones in second quarter.

Pivotal completes first live 911 missions with eVTOL aircraft, reaching patients faster and proving the potential of advanced air mobility for EMS.

Merlin achieves a key milestone with CAANZ for certifying AI-driven autonomous flight on Cessna Caravans, advancing pilot-supervised autonomy.

Archer unveils AI platform ZEE, predicting aircraft movements to enhance airport safety and efficiency, with testing underway at Hawthorne Airport.

The acquisition of Belgium-based offshore rotorcraft operator NHV by a Chinese-owned lessor GD Helicopter Finance has been blocked by the Belgian government.