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General Aviation

Textron Citation CJ4 Gen3 Approaches Certification — Next-Generation Light Jet Poised for Market Entry

Jason Michael · 3 min read

General Aviation

Former NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt Wins 2026 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

Jason Michael · 3 min read

Airbus

Airbus CEO Bullish on 2030 A320 Successor Launch — Next-Generation Narrowbody Race Intensifies as Boeing Program May Slip

Jason Michael · 3 min read

Military

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Makes Combat Debut in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 — First Collaborative Combat Aircraft in Live Drills

Jason Michael · 4 min read

General Aviation

Air Canada Pilot Charged After Flying Nearly Two Decades Without Valid License — Forged Documents Scandal

Jason Michael · 3 min read

Uncategorized

Beechcraft Bonanza Fuel Pump Failure Signs Pilots Miss

Jason Michael · 8 min read

General Aviation

Leonardo and Baykar Complete First Live K-SWARM Crewed/Uncrewed Teaming Trials — NATO’s AI Air Combat Doctrine Takes Shape

Jason Michael · 3 min read

Airbus

EASA Issues Rare Emergency Airworthiness Directive on A380 — Five Emirates Jets Grounded Immediately

Jason Michael · 4 min read

Military

New Air Force One VC-25B Bridge Aircraft Enters Final Testing Before Trump Service

Jason Michael · 3 min read

Airports

FAA Proposes 36K Fine Against Planet Nine Private Air for International Flight Violations

Jason Michael · 3 min read

Airports

Archer Aviation Eyes U.S. Commercial Launch in 2026 Under White House eIPP Program — FAA Phase 3 Closure Marks Critical Regulatory Milestone

Jason Michael · 4 min read

Military

U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle Shot Down Over Iran — One Crew Member Rescued, Search Ongoing for Second

Jason Michael · 3 min read