Forty-five days of oil isn’t much runway
Rising jet fuel prices and supply constraints are expected to intensify across aviation sectors, prompting business aviation operators and brokers to prepare for operational cost increases.
June 4, 2026
The Exploration Company advances Nyx parachute recovery
The Exploration Company advances parachute recovery system development for its reusable Nyx spacecraft.
BermudAir Gets an Allegiant-Style Makeover with a Hint of Southwest and Britishness
BermudAir airline announces a significant operational restructuring and expansion strategy, adopting elements from ultra-low-cost and full-service carriers to improve its market positioning.
AAIB investigation to Boeing 767-316F, G-DHLS
AAIB investigation of a Boeing 767 cargo aircraft that experienced roll control jamming in Scottish airspace on 9 October 2025.
AAIB Annual Safety Review 2025
The AAIB has released its 2025 annual safety review documenting investigation findings and safety actions implemented throughout the year.
New Drone Map feature helps UK pilots avoid airspace conflicts
The Drone Map has introduced a new feature helping UK pilots identify airspace congestion and avoid conflicts with other operators at flying locations.
Southwest Airlines Flight 1380: Seventeen minutes to land, no good options, and a crew that didn't flinch
A detailed account of Southwest Flight 1380's emergency landing following engine failure, examining the crew's decision-making and response during a life-threatening incident.
June 3, 2026
Bournemouth based European Cargo appoints administrators
European Cargo, a Bournemouth-based specialist freight carrier that operated converted cargo aircraft, has appointed administrators after six years in operation.
United takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR
United Airlines took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, the first of 50 aircraft on order for the carrier's fleet modernization.
One loophole contributed to 67 fatalities. Congress still can't close it
Over a year after a midair collision near Washington National Airport killed 67 people, Congress remains divided on legislation to mandate ADS-B collision-avoidance technology implementation.
US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces
NATO is pressing European nations and Canada to allocate existing military assets to the alliance's command structure to strengthen collective air and naval defense capabilities.
Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 Completes First Flight, Targets 2027 Entry
Textron Aviation completes the first flight of the Citation M2 Gen3 light business jet, advancing toward FAA certification with a planned 2027 market entry.
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The cabin is the price tag. An aging jet's market position receives a boost
A Gulfstream G550 interior refurbishment project wins a prestigious international award, demonstrating how cabin upgrades can enhance market value and competitiveness of aging business jets.
Royal Navy helicopter crashes in Devon killing three
A Royal Navy helicopter crashed in Devon, killing three people, with the incident occurring near Oakhampton early in the morning.
June 2, 2026
EASA releases latest issue of its Concept Paper on Artificial Intelligence for comment
EASA released the final version of its Concept Paper on Artificial Intelligence for aviation, opening a 10-week public consultation period to gather stakeholder feedback on AI applications in the industry.
The human element still rules in aviation
NBAA Safety & Drones Committee member emphasizes the critical role of human factors in aviation operations and decision-making.
Corporate and executive transport helicopters
Major helicopter manufacturers including Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, and Sikorsky offer corporate and executive transport variants with advanced capabilities and luxury features.
System health management units
Health monitoring systems for aircraft detect component faults before failure occurs, reducing maintenance costs and aircraft downtime.
Qantas’ ultra-long-range A350 takes flight from Toulouse as testing begins
Qantas' first Airbus A350-1000ULR has completed its maiden flight from Toulouse, France as part of the airline's Project Sunrise programme for ultra-long-range routes.
Textron Aviation Rolls Out Its 500th Citation CJ4
Textron Aviation celebrates the production milestone of its 500th Citation CJ4 series aircraft as the newer CJ4 Gen3 variant prepares for market introduction.
Cabin pressure: Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G700
A comparison of the Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream G700 examines how these high-end business jets compete in the ultra-long-range market segment with similar performance and pricing.
The World Cup is coming and so is the congestion
The 2026 FIFA World Cup spread across three North American countries is expected to significantly increase business aviation activity as spectators and teams travel between host cities.
Mixed Emotions on Hawaiian’s New Coach Meal Policy
Hawaiian Airlines ends complimentary domestic coach meals on June 30, transitioning to a buy-on-board model except on its JFK route, becoming the last major U.S. carrier to abandon the practice.
Pradeep Panicker takes charge as President & CEO of DIAL
Pradeep Panicker has been appointed President & CEO of Delhi International Airport, with Kadhir Kadhiravan taking over as CEO of GMR Hyderabad International Airport.
Rotate acquires DBC to expand air cargo data services and AI push
Rotate has acquired DBC to enhance air cargo data services and AI capabilities, bringing data engineering expertise to support cargo operators' systems and digital transformation.
June 1, 2026
SkyeBrowse makes every photo inside a drone 3D model clickable
SkyeBrowse released platform updates improving 3D drone mapping model quality and usability through enhanced AI-generated floor plans and interactive photo-to-model functionality for surveying applications.
Why Motorola is spending $1.5 billion on drone defense
Motorola is investing $1.5 billion in drone countermeasures and defense technology, signaling emerging commercial demand for systems designed to detect and control unauthorized unmanned aircraft operations.
Deals are closing faster. Is the industry keeping up?
Aircraft transaction times have accelerated substantially, with dealers closing deals in an average of 150 days compared to the historical industry standard of 212 days.
High aviation fuel prices suggest a plateau, operators prepare for a long summer
Aviation fuel prices remain elevated with projections indicating stabilization rather than relief, prompting U.S. operators to prepare for sustained high operational costs through summer.
Titan Aviation, Bain Capital sell Boeing 767-300ERF to CAM
Titan Aviation and Bain Capital have sold a Boeing 767-300ERF freighter to CAM, reflecting sustained demand for converted cargo aircraft among operators and leasing companies.