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TRU Simulation FFS for Cessna Citation Ascend achieves FAA qualification, expanding advanced training for midsize jet pilots

TRU Simulation announced its Full Flight Simulator for Cessna Citation Ascend has achieved FAA Level D qualification. This milestone significantly enhances advanced training options for midsize jet pilots, delivering a highly immersive and true-to-life training environment on the recently FAA certified Citation Ascend. European Union Aviation Safety Agency qualification is anticipated in...

Tallvine-backed Velocity FBO Network expands with acquisition of BTR Jet Center

Velocity FBO Network, backed by Tallvine Partners, announced the acquisition of BTR Jet Center, the leading FBO serving Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR) in Louisiana. This acquisition further strengthens Velocity’s strategic expansion and marks another key milestone in building a nationwide footprint of customer-centric FBO locations. Chad Farishon, Chief Executive Officer of Veloc...

Electra secures additional patents protecting its advanced hybrid-electric architecture for ultra short takeoff and landing aircraft

Electra has been granted a series of U.S. patents that protect core components of its groundbreaking hybrid-electric propulsion and flight control architecture, a system designed to enable Ultra Short takeoff and landing operations while maintaining conventional aircraft performance and safety margins. These patents cover critical elements necessary to deploy electric blown lift practically, advan...

Disrupting a bad industry habit: why Desert Jet Center refuses to charge special event fees

Desert Jet Center, the premier independent full-service executive FBO headquartered at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, is taking a clear stand against a growing industry practice: Special Event Fees. A recent aviation industry article highlighted a growing trend with many FBOs during major events like the Super Bowl: FBO Special Event Fees imposed as an...

Cirrus unveils new G3 Vision Jet

Cirrus introduced the next evolution of its jet product line with the new Generation 3 Vision Jet. The G3 Vision Jet reveals a reimagined interior with premium materials and an expanded seating option for six adults, as well as ATC Datalink and over 30 refinements designed to create a new era smart and safe Personal Aviation. The Vision Jet is recognized as the world’s first single-engi...

A new home for training excellence: Alaska Airlines unveils state-of-the-art Global Training Center

Thousands of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees will now undergo training in a new 660,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, which officially opened its doors today. The facility will be a hub for flight attendants, pilots, customer service agents and more, and will centralize operations into one space.The investment in training capacity and quality will continue to fuel the Ala...

Yingling Aviation completes first 192 month inspection on Gulfstream G550

Yingling Aviation announced successful completion of its first 192 month inspection on a Gulfstream G550, marking a significant milestone and the largest project completed by the company to date.The extensive heavy maintenance inspection was executed successfully and followed by a comprehensive refurbishment. The scope of work included full soft goods replacement, veneer refurbishment, and av...

Midwest Corporate Air strengthens its training capabilities with ALSR G7 simulator

Midwest Corporate Air, based in Ohio, has selected ALSIM for its training needs with the acquisition of an ALSR G7 simulator. ALSIM ALSR G7 is a replica of the Cirrus SR Series G7 aircraft, including the SR20, SR22, and SR22T, offering a robust and reliable training solution for various pilot certificates, as well as Cirrus aircraft familiarization training. Simu...

Honda Aircraft Company announces Straight Flight as new Authorized Service Center

Honda Aircraft Company announced an update to its Authorized Service Center network for the HondaJet. Starting January 25, 2026, Straight Flight will serve as the ASC for HondaJet aircraft based out of the Northwest service region, including Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. Straight Flight LLC is based out of Centennial Airport, in Denver, Colorado and has over three decades of experience a...

Groundbreaking ceremony for Pilatus’ new flagship U.S. facility in Sarasota, Florida

Already since 2022, Pilatus has been planning to expand its presence in the United States in order to supplement capacity in Switzerland, which is now close to maximum. At a groundbreaking ceremony held at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ), Pilatus executives as well as representatives of regional authorities and organizations marked the official construction start of a new, state-of...

AerSale opens new 90,000 Sq. Ft. aerostructures MRO facility in Hialeah Gardens, FL

AerSale announced the opening of its newest state-of-the-art Aerostructures MRO facility in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. New facility replaces AerSale' existing operation in Medley, Florida, and represents a major expansion in both additional capabilities and available capacity. Spanning just under 90,000 square feet, the Hialeah Gardens facility is approximately three times larger than AerS...

Chapman Freeborn delivers efficient logistics for Leonardo Aircraft M-346 demonstration tour across the United States

Chapman Freeborn successfully supported Leonardo Aircraft during a complex, multi-location M-346 demonstration tour across the United States and Canada. The three-month operation ran from September to November, spanning 11 air show locations and requiring extensive coordination of personnel, equipment, and aircraft logistics across multiple regions. The demonstrations formed part of a wider agr...