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Veteran NASA Astronaut Jim Lovell, Commander of Apollo 8 and 13, Dies at 97

James ‘Jim’ Lovell, the former NASA astronaut who commanded the first crewed flight to orbit the Moon on Apollo 8 and led the crisis-averted Apollo 13 mission, died on Thursday at age 97. With his passing, just six of the original Apollo lunar veterans remain alive.

2025-08-08T12:48:11.876361-07:00

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Congress Passes Aviation Funding Bill, Unlocking ATC Modernization and First-Year Aircraft Expensing

2025-08-11T11:01:11.678117-07:00

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Bombardier rolls out phased U.S. service network expansion before Global 8000 debut

2025-08-07T05:20:00.966347-07:00

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Beechcraft B200 King Air Crashes on Takeoff, Shuts London Southend Airport

2025-07-13T09:17:28.067744-07:00

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Coulson Aviation USA buys five Citation 550s from Canadian government to expand lead‑plane and air‑attack fleet Coulson Aviation USA has acquired five Citation 550s from the Canadian government, expanding its jet‑powered Lead Plane and Air Attack fleet. The FAR Part 25‑certified aircraft will be fitted with Coulson’s mission‑enhancement upgrades, reinforcing the company’s position as the world’s largest aerial firefighting operator.

2025-08-19T09:24:21.820949-07:00

Coulson Aviation USA buys five Citation 550s from Canadian government to expand lead‑plane and air‑attack fleet

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Beacon Air Group opens FBO at Yellowstone Regional Airport, expanding regional footprint Beacon Air Group has opened a new fixed-base operator at Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody, Wyoming, expanding its regional footprint. The business aviation services provider says the FBO is its latest location and marks the company's second site in the Midwest, offering fueling, ground handling and passenger services.

2025-08-18T11:16:34.795934-07:00

Beacon Air Group opens FBO at Yellowstone Regional Airport, expanding regional footprint

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Signature Aviation debuts modernized FBO in Winston-Salem’s historic Smith Reynolds terminal Signature Aviation has unveiled a fully renovated fixed-base operator facility at Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, reclaiming space in the airport’s 1940s terminal. The upgraded FBO features expanded amenities for private-jet operators, enhancing efficiency and luxury for corporate and charter travelers.

2025-08-14T10:08:52.121784-07:00

Signature Aviation debuts modernized FBO in Winston-Salem’s historic Smith Reynolds terminal

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FAA Grants STC for Gogo Galileo HDX Fuselage Mount on Gulfstream G200 The FAA has granted a supplemental type certificate to Trimec Aviation enabling installation of Gogo’s Galileo HDX fuselage-mounted antenna on Gulfstream G200 business jets. The approval delivers high-speed, low-latency LEO connectivity to G200 operators, expanding in-flight broadband options for the mid-size segment.

2025-08-13T09:00:02.824546-07:00

FAA Grants STC for Gogo Galileo HDX Fuselage Mount on Gulfstream G200

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Wisk Aero and Signature Aviation Sign MOU to Build eVTOL Vertiports in Houston, Los Angeles and Miami Wisk Aero and Signature Aviation have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop vertiport infrastructure and operational frameworks for autonomous eVTOL services across Signature’s private terminal network. The partnership will focus initial projects in Houston, Los Angeles and Miami, aligning with Wisk’s US launch markets.

2025-08-13T08:07:24.617757-07:00

Wisk Aero and Signature Aviation Sign MOU to Build eVTOL Vertiports in Houston, Los Angeles and Miami

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Spike Aerospace Advances S-512 Diplomat Supersonic Bizjet, Eyes <4-Hour New York–Paris Service Spike Aerospace has unveiled significant progress on its S-512 Diplomat supersonic business jet, refining a low-boom Mach 1.6 design and completing key development milestones. The startup aims to deliver under-four-hour New York–Paris connectivity with quiet, fuel-efficient operations by the late 2020s.

2025-08-13T05:45:19.661374-07:00

Spike Aerospace Advances S-512 Diplomat Supersonic Bizjet, Eyes <4-Hour New York–Paris Service

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Congress Passes Aviation Funding Bill, Unlocking ATC Modernization and First-Year Aircraft Expensing Congress this week approved a bipartisan aviation bill that secures multi-billion-dollar funding for air traffic control modernization and permanently reinstates 100% bonus depreciation for business and general aviation aircraft, prompting NBAA to publish a detailed tax guide for operators.

2025-08-11T11:01:11.678117-07:00

Congress Passes Aviation Funding Bill, Unlocking ATC Modernization and First-Year Aircraft Expensing

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Pilatus Suspends US PC-12 and PC-24 Deliveries After 39% Tariff Imposed Pilatus Aircraft has halted U.S. shipments of its PC-12 turboprops and PC-24 light jets after a 39% tariff on Swiss goods took effect on August 6, cutting off its largest market. The move underscores the strain of escalating transatlantic trade measures on niche business aircraft makers.

2025-08-10T14:39:49.565661-07:00

Pilatus Suspends US PC-12 and PC-24 Deliveries After 39% Tariff Imposed

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