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Valor Flight Academy officially launches at Willow Run Airport and welcomes first aircraft of Tecnam fleet

Valor Flight Academy, a newly established, premium flight training organization in Southeast Michigan, has officially launched operations at Willow Run Airport (KYIP) with the introduction of its first Tecnam P2008 MkII aircraft. While Valor Flight Academy is a new name in the region, its leadership and instructional team bring over a decade of professional pilot and high-volume flight i...

Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways, and Brickyard Connection complete regional electric flight demonstrations across Florida

Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways Holdings and Brickyard Connection completed three days of high-cadence electric flight demonstrations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport earlier this month following a winter demonstration campaign in Burlington, Vermont, and Plattsburgh, New York, earlier this year. The back-to-back hot- and cold-weather demonstrations prove the readiness of...

VIP Completions delivers revitalized Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy

VIP Completions, providers of custom aircraft refurbishment and completions services, today announced the delivery of a completely revitalized Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy. The 2000EXy offers a range of 4,000+ nautical miles, easily providing non-stop service between New York and Los Angeles. Typically configured for 10 passengers, it is renowned for its excellent performance. Manufactured bet...

Million Air’s largest licensee, Freeman Holdings Group, is expanding hangar capacity in key U.S. markets

Luxury FBO brand Million Air largest licensee, Freeman Holdings Group, is excited to announce the development plans of three new state-of-the-art hangars at Million Air St. George (KSGU), Million Air Moses Lake (KMWH) and Million Air Orlando (KSFB), further expanding its real estate footprint and elevating service capabilities across key markets. The developments enhance operational effici...

Life Flight Network to expand Bell fleet with three new Bell 407GXis

Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country with the largest Bell HEMS fleet, operating 35 Bell aircraft, ordered three additional Bell 407GXis. These new mission-ready Bell 407GXis will join their fleet to continue offering rapid response and exceptional emergency medical care across their extensive service area. Lane Evans, managing direc...

New Cessna Caravans to boost USDA’s fight against crop-damaging insects

Textron Aviation announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has ordered three Cessna Caravan aircraft to support its sterile insect release program protecting citrus crops along the Rio Grande River in southern Texas. The new aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2027. APHIS will use the Caravans to carry and releas...

WingsLeasing signs dry lease agreement with University of Nebraska-Kearney flight school

WingsLeasing announced the signing of a dry lease agreement of seven Tecnam P-MENTOR aircraft for the University of Nebraska-Kearney flight training program, marking a significant step forward in reshaping how flight schools access capital, scale operations and meet accelerating demand for pilot training. The agreement reflects a growing shift in aviation training: moving away from traditiona...

Alsim introduced its first FTD Level 6 simulator with key order from US Aviation Academy

A major milestone with the development of Alsim first Flight Training Device Level 6 simulator, marking a significant advancement in its training solutions portfolio. This achievement is accompanied by a landmark order from US Aviation Academy for five ALSIM P2006T MKII simulators, faithfully replicating the Tecnam P2006T MKII aircraft. This agreement represents a strong vote of confide...

Second Gen 6 aircraft accelerates Wisk’s flight test program

Wisk Aero announced the successful first flight of its second Generation 6 aircraft. This milestone is a powerful testament to Wisk’s flight test program and scale, coming shortly after the first Gen 6 aircraft started its flight test campaign in mid-December. Conducted at Wisk flight test facility in Hollister, CA, the flight included vertical takeoff, hover, and chirp maneuvers -...

Clay Lacy Aviation announces no special event fees at all FBOs nationwide during World Cup 2026

Clay Lacy Aviation will not charge special event fees at any of its FBO locations throughout the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11. The company’s decision underscores its commitment to transparency, exceptional service and unwavering hospitality as the world’s largest sporting event comes to North America. Doug Wilson, Chief Business Officer for C...

Joby brings electric air taxis to New York City in week-long flight campaign

Joby Aviation announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point eVTOL air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history, marking the start of a week-long public campaign across the city’s existing heliport network. Framed against the most iconic skyline in the world, the campaign offers the first real-world demonstration of how electric air taxis, which are quiet a...

Pilatus breaks ground on delivery center as well as manufacturing and engineering facility in Colorado USA

Pilatus marked the official start of construction on a new state-of-the-art facility at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colorado. The new building will house a premium customer delivery center, where customers from all over the country can configure and personalize their PC-12 or PC-24. Additionally, Pilatus will significantly expand its existing engineering as well as passenger...