Cessna Citation Ascend Program Continues to Advance With Rollout of First Production Unit
TXT(NYSE:TXT) WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced its Cessna Citation Ascend business jet program continues to advance as the first production unit rolled out of the manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas. The aircraft is expected to achieve certification from the Federal Aviation Administration later this year. Employees held a special celebration to mark the major program milestone of the newest Citation business jet in the legendary
Joby and Archer join FAA's eVTOL pilot testing program
JOBY(NYSE:JOBY) The Federal Aviation Administration announced an air taxi pilot program on Friday, two months after President Donald Trump's executive order.
FlightSafety International Achieves First Transport Canada Training Program Approval Under ATO Pilot Project
BRK.B(NYSE:BRK.B) COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FlightSafety International, a global leader in aviation training, today announced it is the first training provider to receive Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) course pre-approval for an aircraft-specific training program under the Approved Training Organization (ATO) Pilot Project. The ATO Pilot Project is part of Transport Canada’s effort to establish regulations for the certification and oversight of ATOs. Through this initiative, Transport Canada is in
TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator Achieves FAA Qualification, Ushering in a New Era of Immersive Pilot Training
TXT(NYSE:TXT) TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and an affiliate of Bell Textron Inc., announced today its cutting-edge Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) qualification. Now qualified as a Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD), the Veris is also designed to meet European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) FTD Level 3 standards, with EASA qualification expected later this year. This milestone furt
AIBOT Unveils X Series and T500 Aircraft at Commercial UAV Expo 2025
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AIBOT, the California-based autonomous aviation company, announced the debut of its two flagship aircraft product lines at Commercial UAV Expo 2025 in Las Vegas: the AIBOT X Series, a modular family of UAVs built for inspection, mapping, and...
Brigade discusses how tailored GSE safety systems can cut ground damage costs by up to 42%
PORTLAND, Ind., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Airports have never been busier. With more than 100,000 commercial flights taking off each day according to OAG, safety on the ramp remains paramount. Ground Support Equipment (GSE) plays a critical role in aircraft turnarounds - but without...
ATP Flight School Begins Training First Class of American Airlines Cadet Academy Students
AAL(NASDAQ:AAL) CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ATP Flight School began training its inaugural class of four American Airlines cadets at its Charlotte-Concord training center. This milestone marks the first group of cadets to enroll in the American Airlines Cadet Academy pathway through...
Four Ways Electra's Ultra Short Aircraft Will Transform Travel via Direct Aviation
Ultra Short capabilities will catalyze a shift away from the clogged hub-and-spoke airport model and toward point-to-point connections for business, leisure, and cargo services MANASSAS, Va., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following last month's successful public demonstrations of its...
Joby Completes Landmark U.S. Defense Exercise with Autonomous Flight Technology
JOBY(NYSE:JOBY) SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $JOBY--Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) today announced a first-of-its-kind demonstration of its autonomous flight technology. As part of the Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), a Department-Level Exercise led by Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), Joby conducted a successful demonstration and validation of its SuperpilotTM autonomous flight technology over the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii, logging more than 7,000 miles of autonomous operations across more than 40 flight hours.
AvionTEq Connects with Airlines and MROs at ACPC 2025, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Avionics Test Solutions
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ACPC2025--AvionTEq, a global provider of aviation test equipment, tooling, and calibration services, is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its participation at the Air Carriers Purchasing Conference (ACPC) 2025, held in Atlanta, Georgia at Marriott Marquis. Exhibiting at ANF Booth 107, AvionTEq connected with airlines, MROs, OEMs, and aviation professionals, strengthening relationships and showcasing its portfolio of advanced avionics test solutions. ACPC is recogn
Airspace Link Completes U.S. UTM Implementation Onboarding
AirHub® Portal now connected to the U.S. Shared Airspace UTM network to deliver strategic deconfliction and mission coordination ahead of FAA Part 108/146 DETROIT, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Airspace Link, a leading FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier of LAANC and B4UFLY, announced it...
VIP Completions and YODEZEEN Deliver Uniquely Refurbished Gulfstream G550 in Just Eight Weeks
Aircraft acquired by VIP Completions' sister company SmartJets – part of a comprehensive turnkey service offering FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VIP Completions, providers of custom aircraft completions and refurbishment services, and YODEZEEN, an award-winning...
Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle now certified for retrofit installations in select Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft
GRMNSelect King Air 300 aircraft approved for Autothrottle with plans for Autoland to follow OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of Garmin Autoland and Garmin Autothrottle for select G1000®...
Vista Makes History with Evidence-Based Training Certification, The First-Ever in Business Aviation
Transforming pilot preparedness to pioneer advanced, data-driven safety training LUQA, Malta, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vista, the world's first and only global private aviation group, has once again set the benchmark for the industry, announcing that its operating partner, VistaJet...
Alef flying car starts operations at Silicon Valley airports
Alef begins operations at Half Moon Bay and Hollister airports Alef will test operations in common air traffic with other aircraft Alef to operate both as a car and as an aircraft Both airports may serve as a future base for Alef flying car fleets SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2025...
XTI Aerospace Selects Garmin G700 TXi Avionics System for Revolutionary TriFan 600 Aircraft
XTIAAdvanced Avionics for a Next-Generation Regional xVTOL Aircraft ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) ("XTI"), a pioneer in xVTOL and powered-lift aircraft solutions, announces the selection of the Garmin G700 TXi avionics system for its...
VISTAJET FIRST TO FLY WITHIN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, FURTHER EXPANDING DOMESTIC FLIGHT SOLUTIONS
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VistaJet, the first and only global private aviation company and part of the Vista group, announces that it is the first foreign operator to offer flights internally within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This exciting agreement is a...
VISTAJET FIRST TO FLY WITHIN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, FURTHER EXPANDING DOMESTIC FLIGHT SOLUTIONS
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VistaJet, the first and only global private aviation company and part of the Vista group, announces that it is the first foreign operator to offer flights internally within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This exciting agreement is a...
Alaska Airlines selects Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, to launch new era of connectivity
ALKAlaska is poised to offer the best inflight connectivity service from Seattle, delivering ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi on more departures from the carrier's largest hub than any other carrier. Building on Hawaiian Airlines' lead as an early innovator of fast, free Wi-Fi, Alaska will start...
SiFly Shatters Guinness World Record with 3-Hour Electric Drone Flight
Next-Generation Q12 Drone Achieves 3 Hour, 11 Minute Flight, Validating Helicopter-Grade Endurance as It Readies for Market Launch SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SiFly, a leading developer of long-endurance electric unmanned aerial systems, announced today that it has...