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Turboprops take centre stage at Washington Aviation Conference as airlines face regional fleet renewal

As U.S. regional airlines grapple with rising operating costs, pilot shortages, and the urgent need to replace aging 30- to 50-seat aircraft, the industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. The demand for lower fuel burn and fleet modernization has never been more pressing. At this year’s Regional Airline Association Leaders Conference, to be held September 17–19 in Washington, D.C.,...

5X5 launches better approach to aviation insurance

5X5 Aviation Insurance has launched its pilot-fueled, data-driven and direct-to-customer coverage to aircraft owners and pilots. The 5X5 team is excited to offer the only direct-to-consumer option in the high-end, owner-flown market, with five states approved and effective for full coverage underwriting. The launch group of Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois and Virginia will ultimately be...

High Flying Hangars reveals design plan and opens reservations at North Texas Regional Airport

High Flying Hangars has revealed the design plan and opened the reservation book for its newest development at the North Texas Regional Airport in Denison, Texas (KGYI).To address the demand for commercial aviation real estate in the North Dallas Metroplex, High Flying Hangars has secured an option on 8.87 acres, and is in the process of securing a long term ground lease agreement, for hangar deve...

The ACA promotes professional training and development of next generation at US Air Charter Regional Forum

The Air Charter Association held its first US Air Charter Regional Forum in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 19-20. Starting with a networking reception at W Aviation, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), the Forum conference sessions later took place at the Courtyard by Marriot. The ACA was delighted to welcome over 50 air charter professionals representing brokers, operators, F...

Boeing and WestJet announce airline's largest-ever order for 67 airplanes

Boeing and WestJet announced the Canadian airline is buying 67 more Boeing jets, bringing its firm order book to 123 airplanes as the carrier plans to expand its fleet and domestic and international networks. WestJet's order, which was listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website in June, includes: 60 737-10 jets and options for 25 more Seven 787-9 jets a...

Viasat unlocks five-fold capacity boost for business aviation in-flight connectivity over the United States

Viasat JetXP business aviation in-flight broadband service is now delivering five times more capacity across the Eastern United States, with a phased nationwide expansion in the coming months. All Viasat’s business aviation customers using the Honeywell JetWave or Gogo Plane Simple Ka-band terminals are benefitting from the capacity boost for an even greater connectivity experience...

Avflight and BETA Technologies expand electrification across Michigan

Avflight, in partnership with BETA Technologies, announced the installation of electric aircraft charging infrastructure at four of its Michigan-based fixed-base operations, creating a foundational intrastate charging corridor for aviation’s future. Charging stations are already online at Avflight Lansing and Avflight Holland, with additional installations forthcoming at Avflight Tra...

ACI Jet secures EASA certification, expanding capabilities to support European-registered aircraft

ACI Jet has been granted EASA Part 145 maintenance organization approval, officially certified on July 22, 2025. This milestone authorizes ACI Jet to perform maintenance on European-registered aircraft, expanding the company’s ability to serve a broader, global customer base. As the only Bombardier Authorized Service Facility on the West Coast, and an on-site Bombardier parts...

Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle now certified for retrofit installations in select Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft

Garmin announced FAA certification of Garmin Autoland and Garmin Autothrottle for select G1000 NXi-equipped King Air 350 aircraft. The full Autothrottle integration with the G1000 NXi integrated flight deck reduces crew workload in the cockpit by managing aircraft speed and power and provides engine protection against potential exceedances. In the event of an emergency where the cre...

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. ...