Epic Flight Academy Adds Tecnam P2006Ts to Fleet
Epic Flight Academy, the nation's largest Part 141 flight school, expanded its multiengine training capacity by adding Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft to its fleet.
September 4, 2026
Senators Press FAA Over Controller Pay Raise
U.S. senators are pressuring the FAA to implement an air traffic controller pay raise without conditioning it on increased utilization metrics, addressing concerns about compensation structure.
First fully UK-built Islander completes maiden flight
Britten-Norman successfully flew the first Islander aircraft assembled entirely in the UK, with the BN2B-26 now beginning flight testing ahead of delivery to the Falkland Islands.
Oslo Airport prepares for heavy VIP traffic during King Harald V’s funeral
Oslo Airport anticipates significant VIP traffic disruptions during King Harald V's funeral as numerous foreign diplomatic delegations arrive, potentially affecting scheduled flight operations.
airBaltic secures commitments for €257 million in interim financing
Latvian carrier airBaltic has secured €257 million in interim financing commitments from bondholders and financial institutions to support liquidity and implementation of its revised business strategy.
StandardAero's Winnipeg expansion adds CF34 and CFM56 engine capacity
StandardAero is expanding its Winnipeg facility to increase maintenance capacity for CF34 and CFM56 engines, addressing industry-wide MRO bottlenecks that have been limiting aircraft utilization for operators.
ANA Holdings increases firm E190-E2 order to 23 aircraft
ANA Holdings has expanded its firm order for Embraer E190-E2 aircraft from 15 to 23 units, with additional options retained for further fleet growth.
Embraer celebrates the delivery of the 2,000th E-Jet, a milestone that places the program among the world’s top 3
Embraer delivered its 2,000th E-Jet aircraft to Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas, marking a major production milestone for the regional jet program.
McFarlane Introduces Flex MD23 Digital Meter for Caravans
McFarlane Aviation has released an FAA-approved digital replacement instrument for Cessna 208B Caravans that consolidates voltage and amperage monitoring into a single two-inch display, modernizing legacy electrical system gauges.
Wing Claims Largest US Drone Network As Amazon Promises 500 Cities
Wing and Amazon are expanding commercial drone delivery operations across the US, with Wing operating thousands of daily Walmart deliveries while Amazon targets expansion to 500 cities.
Will Embraer Go Big by Developing a Large Narrowbody Jet?
Embraer is considering development of a large narrowbody jet aircraft to compete with established models like the Airbus A320neo and Boeing offerings, capitalizing on its post-pandemic momentum.
JCB Aero expands MRO capabilities with Boeing 737 Part 145 approval
French MRO provider JCB Aero obtained Part 145 certification for Boeing 737 maintenance, enabling it to perform both base and line maintenance services on the narrowbody aircraft family.
FAA Issues Lycoming Engine AD Over Defective Piston Pins
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive for Lycoming O-235, O-540, and IO-540 piston engines due to defective piston pins, affecting general aviation aircraft.
Norwegian Group carries 2.9 million passengers in August
Norwegian Group transported 2.9 million passengers in August, with Norwegian and Widerøe combining for 4% year-on-year traffic growth and an 86.3% load factor following 3% capacity increases.
Gatwick runway reopens after 50-minute closure following Norse aircraft incident
Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787 rejected takeoff at London Gatwick, prompting a 50-minute runway closure and diversions of incoming traffic. The incident was attributed to a technical issue with the departing aircraft.
TSA Plans Closed-Door Part 108 Security Talks After the Rule Lands
The TSA is convening closed-door roundtables with selected drone operators to discuss beyond-visual-line-of-sight security considerations following publication of the Part 108 final rule.
Nayak Aircraft Services acquires controlling stake in Portugal’s LAS Maintenance
Nayak Aircraft Services, Europe's largest independent line maintenance provider, acquired a controlling stake in Portuguese maintenance operator LAS Group to expand its presence in Southern Europe.
Bjorn’s Corner: Aircraft Structures, Part 17: Automated Dry Fiber Infusion
Technical article examining automated dry fiber infusion as a preferred composite manufacturing method for aircraft structures, avoiding slower autoclave processes.
Embraer’s Significant Top-Up ANA Order
Embraer and ANA Holdings have signed an agreement for a significant order expansion, though specific aircraft quantities and details remain limited in the announcement.
Wet tees on sat links: Army’s desert trial reveals commercial tech challenges, opportunities
U.S. Army desert trials demonstrate that commercial satellite communication technology can be adapted for military applications more cost-effectively than developing custom solutions.
Slat Retraction Leads to SuperStol Crash
An accident investigation determined that a SuperStol aircraft crashed when the pilot lost control during a go-around procedure, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
IATA identifies five recurring aviation safety culture trends
IATA's safety culture survey identifies five recurring trends affecting aviation operations, including inconsistent leadership, operational pressures, and deficiencies in employee trust in reporting systems, pointing to gaps between stated safety priorities and actual workplace experience.
TSA invites stakeholders to BVLOS roundtables to help inform model approaches
The TSA is organizing technical roundtables with stakeholders to develop standardized language and model approaches for approving beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
Harald Gloy appointed CEO of Lufthansa Technik, succeeding Soeren Stark
Lufthansa Technik appointed Harald Gloy as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2027, succeeding retiring CEO Soeren Stark for an initial five-year term.
Pilots Could Glimpse Archer’s eVTOL Air Taxi at California Airports
Archer Aviation plans to conduct a flight demonstration tour of its eVTOL air taxi beginning in Northern California, with intentions to expand the tour to other regions.
DHL Global Forwarding to establish dedicated healthcare logistics facility at Changi Airport
DHL Global Forwarding is opening a temperature-controlled facility at Singapore's Changi Airport to enhance handling of sensitive healthcare and life sciences cargo with direct airside access.
The 15-Minute Standard Flatters Southwest Airlines
Analysis of how US airline on-time performance metrics, particularly DOT reporting standards, may favor certain carriers like Southwest Airlines in published rankings.
Boeing’s $3.1 million FAA fine raises bigger questions
Commentary on Boeing's $3.1 million FAA fine examines broader aircraft manufacturing safety practices across production, quality control, and maintenance documentation processes.
New white paper explores integrating UTM into public safety operations
A Center for Internet Security white paper examines how the FAA's Unmanned Traffic Management system could be integrated into U.S. public safety operations, analyzing relevant security and safety implications.
Europe’s drone trade associations seek amendments to EASA’s “U-space light” proposal
European drone industry groups are advocating for modifications to EASA's proposed U-space light regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft operations.