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Aleutian Airways expands service with new ATR aircraft to restore vital connectivity across Alaska

Aleutian Airways announced a major expansion of service across Alaska through a new partnership with Argentum Airways. Argentum, a subsidiary of Sterling Airways following Wexford Capital’s acquisition of key assets from Silver Airways, brings tremendous operational expertise with the ATR-600 series aircraft—offering a timely and strategic solution to Alaska’s...

United States Air Force signs purchase agreement with Reliable Robotics

Reliable Robotics will provide automated aircraft to the United States Air Force. The contract includes the purchase, integration, and test of the Reliable Autonomy System onboard a Cessna 208B aircraft. The company’s FAA-certifiable technology enables continuous operations at a fractional cost compared to legacy systems. By adding autonomous capabilities to proven, type certified...

Bombardier transitions Los Angeles-based component manufacturing activities to its new Moorpark facility

Bombardier inaugurated its newly relocated and expanded component manufacturing facility in Moorpark, California. This milestone enhances the company’s U.S. operations and underlines company's commitment to excellence in manufacturing. The Moorpark facility produces key components for the performance-leading Global 7500 and Global 8000 business jets. ...

Coulson Aviation USA acquires Citation 550 fleet from Canadian Government, expanding global leadership in aerial supervision

Coulson Aviation USA has acquired five Citation 550 aircraft from the Canadian Government, expanding its fleet of jet-powered Lead Plane and Air Attack platforms and reinforcing its role as the world’s largest aerial firefighting company. The FAR Part 25-certified aircraft will be upgraded with Coulson’s proprietary mission enhancement package, making them the most advanced jet-based a...

Desert Jet Maintenance urges early service to avoid industry-wide peak season delays

As the busy flying season approaches, Desert Jet Maintenance, based at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Thermal, CA, is offering practical advice to charter operators, flight departments, and aircraft owners to prepare their aircraft now to avoid schedule disruptions later. During peak travel months, service center availability becomes limited, often leading to delayed repairs and g...

Beacon Air Group expands Western presence with New Wyoming FBO

Long-time developer and airport advocate Beacon Air Group opened of its newest FBO at Yellowstone Regional Airport (KCOD) in Cody, Wyoming, marking the second location for the premier aviation service provider. The FBO began welcoming travelers this summer out of an existing facility that was formerly occupied by a corporate flight department and an FBO. Beacon Air Group renov...

Joby achieves the first piloted eVTOL air taxi flight between two public airports

Joby Aviation has successfully operated with other aircraft in FAA-controlled airspace by completing its first flight between two U.S. airports, Marina (OAR) and Monterey (MRY), California. The achievement is a major step as part of Joby’s commercial market readiness, highlighting key capabilities across safety, operations, air traffic control and certification progress. Joby&r...

Signature Aviation celebrates modernized private terminal in Winston-Salem

Signature Aviation celebrated the opening of a renovated facility at Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) in Winston-Salem, N.C. The state-of-the-art facility was dedicated with a grand opening event this week, showcasing Signature’s elevated experience for guests and celebration of the area’s proud aviation heritage. The updated Signature INT is located within the new terminal at Smith R...

Electra and Surf Air Mobility complete first commercial demonstrations of Ultra Short Aircraft at Virginia Tech

Electra, in partnership with Surf Air Mobility and Virginia Tech, successfully completed the first series of public demonstrations of its Ultra Short aircraft capabilities earlier this month. The demos – captured as part of a new video series – highlight how blown lift and hybrid-electric propulsion together enable takeoffs and landings in 150 feet or less at Ultra Short Access P...

Atlas Air Worldwide expands commitment to workforce development with University of Alaska Anchorage

Atlas Air Worldwide reaffirmed its partnership with the University of Alaska Anchorage. Leaders from Atlas and UAA, along with faculty and students, were joined by United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy at Merrill Field in Anchorage. The Secretary is spearheading the Trump Administration’s efforts to invest in the aviation workforce, modernize the air traffic control syste...

Severance at 30,000 feet: award-winning Apple originals now playing on United

United has made a series of investments in the seatback experience in recent years, including installing seatback screens in every seat as part of its United Next growth plan and most recently announcing a new aircraft interior that includes huge, Bluetooth-enabled, 27-inch, 4K OLED seatback screens, the largest among U.S. carriers. The introduction of Apple TV+ aligns wit...

Engine Assurance Program adds General Electric CF34-3B engine and APU to its hourly engine maintenance program

Owners and operators of the more than 300 Challenger 604s manufactured by Bombardier now have access to EAP’s hourly engine maintenance program. The business jet is popular for its 4,000-mile range, spacious interior and powerful engines. Those engines are the most recent addition to EAP’s ever-expanding offering. Sean Lynch, EAP managing director commented: “The robust...