Aviation News

eVTOL Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

FAA’s eVTOL pilot program uses U.S. general aviation airports as proving grounds

The FAA’s eVTOL pilot program is taking shape across the United States, with business aviation and general aviation airports serving as test sites for advanced air mobility. The effort puts airport infrastructure and operations at the center of early efforts to demonstrate how eVTOL aircraft could fit into the aviation system.

1 Source

2026-10-17T09:04:47.243596-07:00

BizAv Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Bloomberg • Vikram Kumar

India Says Pilot Action Cause of 2023 Learjet Crash in Mumbai

By Bloomberg: India’s air crash investigator has cited the actions of the pilots as the probable reason behind a 2023 accident in Mumbai involving a Learjet that left eight people, including the crew, seriously injured.

Also: newsable.asianetnews.com and ANI News Agency

3 Sources

2026-10-17T08:05:03.819536-07:00

BizAv Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

AINonline • Matt Thurber

Honda Aircraft Prepares for Echelon Light Jet’s First Flight

By AINonline: Company has delayed program but reports progress on manufacturing.

1 Source

2026-10-17T08:04:44.210253-07:00

MRO Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus A320 Boeing 737

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Why are Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX and A220 jets being dismantled so young?

By Air Data News: Aircraft only a few years old are being sacrificed as shortages make their engines and components Airbus and Boeing have accumulated order backlogs stretching for years as airlines compete for more fuel-efficient aircraft.

Also: Simple Flying

2 Sources

2026-10-17T04:55:21.955860-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs North America Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Drone TFR Takes Effect for Entire U.S.-Mexico Border

By Flying Magazine: The U.S. Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security Departments created the TFR to counter “illicit cartel activity” and other drone threats.

1 Source

2026-10-17T05:04:35.907154-07:00

Routes Airlines

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

American Airlines expands Venezuela network with first-ever flights to Barcelona

By Air Data News: American Airlines will launch its first-ever flights to Barcelona, Venezuela, in January 2027, expanding a network that has grown rapidly since the carrier returned to the country earlier this year.

2 Sources

2026-10-17T01:55:35.626724-07:00

NBAA-BACE BizAv Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Bedford To Headline ‘Meet the Regulators’ at BACE

By AINonline: Discussion comes shortly after FAA revoked Citation single-pilot exemptions.

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2026-10-16T20:04:43.666725-07:00

Event NBAA-BACE BizAv Helicopter

AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

Blade Flies NBAA-BACE Attendees over Las Vegas Traffic

By AINonline: Helicopter shuttles link the convention center and static display.

1 Source

2026-10-16T20:04:43.683377-07:00

FAA’s eVTOL pilot program uses U.S. general aviation airports as proving grounds

India Says Pilot Action Cause of 2023 Learjet Crash in Mumbai

Honda Aircraft Prepares for Echelon Light Jet’s First Flight

Why are Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX and A220 jets being dismantled so young?

Drone TFR Takes Effect for Entire U.S.-Mexico Border

American Airlines expands Venezuela network with first-ever flights to Barcelona

Bedford To Headline ‘Meet the Regulators’ at BACE

Blade Flies NBAA-BACE Attendees over Las Vegas Traffic

FAA’s eVTOL Pilot Program Takes Flight across the U.S.

Honda Aircraft Prepares for Echelon Light Jet’s First Flight

India Says Pilot Action Cause of 2023 Learjet Crash in Mumbai

Drone TFR Takes Effect for Entire U.S.-Mexico Border

Why are Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX and A220 jets being dismantled so young?

American Airlines expands Venezuela network with first-ever flights to Barcelona

Thrive Unveils First Fractional Fleet Aircraft

United, Air Canada Want to Add Routes to JV Amid Rising Tensions

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FAA set to approve Boeing 737 MAX 10 as soon as next week, sources say

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Aviation Capital Group orders 75 Airbus A320neo-family jets, with deliveries scheduled for 2032–35

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