Flying MagazineJack Daleo

FAA to establish Oklahoma City hub for electric and hybrid aircraft research, training, and operational analysis

The FAA is building a dedicated facility in Oklahoma City to serve as a hub for research, training, and operational analysis related to electric and hybrid aircraft—aimed at accelerating how the agency develops knowledge and procedures for emerging air-mobility operations.

2026-06-26T10:13:19.860525-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Airbus CEO says Embraer should 'think twice' before entering narrowbody market

By Air Data News: Airbus Chief Executive Guillaume Faury said Embraer should "think twice" before entering the narrowbody aircraft market, arguing that competing against Airbus, Boeing and COMAC would be a difficult and costly undertaking.

2026-06-26T11:48:19.916088-07:00
AI   M&A  
ch-aviationLuciano Braganca

US's flyExclusive nears approval for Jet.AI acquisition

By ch-aviation: flyExclusive (JRE, Kinston) is close to securing shareholder approval for the acquisition of Jet.AI after approximately 99% of votes cast to date supported the transaction.

2026-06-26T10:27:14.138756-07:00
Associated PressSIMINA MISTREANU

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to flight tracking service

By Associated Press: A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, the global flight tracking service provider Flightradar24 confirms, following witness accounts and evacuations in the city’s business district.

2026-06-26T07:26:24.183861-07:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

FAA requires operators inspect PW210s powering some Sikorsky and Leonardo helicopters

By FlightGlobal: The US order comes after Transport Canada issued an emergency airworthiness directive. The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring helicopter operators to promptly complete inspections of some Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW210 turbines due to a problem involving exhaust frame cracks.

2026-06-26T08:56:11.085055-07:00