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Blackhawk validates XP67A Engine+ upgrade compatibility with Pro Line Fusion on King Air 350/360

Blackhawk confirmed validation testing shows its XP67A Engine+ upgrade is compatible with Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion Phase 4++ (v3.7) avionics on Beechcraft King Air 350 and 360 aircraft. The approval clears an integrated engine-and-flight-deck retrofit path adding XP67A performance with touchscreen controls and synthetic vision.

2026-04-01T09:40:50.509217-07:00

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Hamilton AI to embed Column banking infrastructure to scale business aviation charter platform

2026-04-01T09:40:50.770775-07:00

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Business aircraft accident reports — April 2026: preliminary and final investigations

2026-04-01T04:51:57.318692-07:00

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People in Aviation — April 2026: C.R. Sincock named Avfuel president; Helen Hollis appointed U.S. MD at Luxaviation One

2026-04-01T04:51:57.196500-07:00

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Hamilton AI to embed Column banking infrastructure to scale business aviation charter platform Hamilton AI will embed Column’s banking infrastructure into its business aviation charter platform to accelerate scaling of the service. The integration brings Column’s fintech stack into Hamilton’s marketplace, creating an embedded banking layer intended to support growth of charter transactions.

2026-04-01T09:40:50.770775-07:00

Hamilton AI to embed Column banking infrastructure to scale business aviation charter platform

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Blackhawk validates XP67A Engine+ upgrade compatibility with Pro Line Fusion on King Air 350/360 Blackhawk confirmed validation testing shows its XP67A Engine+ upgrade is compatible with Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion Phase 4++ (v3.7) avionics on Beechcraft King Air 350 and 360 aircraft. The approval clears an integrated engine-and-flight-deck retrofit path adding XP67A performance with touchscreen controls and synthetic vision.

2026-04-01T09:40:50.509217-07:00

Blackhawk validates XP67A Engine+ upgrade compatibility with Pro Line Fusion on King Air 350/360

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Business aircraft accident reports — April 2026: preliminary and final investigations April 2026’s roundup compiles preliminary and final accident reports involving business aircraft, summarizing causal findings, fatalities and injuries, and any ensuing safety recommendations from investigative authorities. The collection highlights recurring causal factors, operator type and phase-of-flight patterns relevant for fleet operators and insurers.

2026-04-01T04:51:57.318692-07:00

Business aircraft accident reports — April 2026: preliminary and final investigations

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People in Aviation — April 2026: C.R. Sincock named Avfuel president; Helen Hollis appointed U.S. MD at Luxaviation One C.R. Sincock has been named president of Avfuel, and Helen Hollis has been appointed U.S. managing director of Luxaviation One. The appointments place senior executives at the helm of a global aviation fuel and services supplier (Avfuel) and a business aviation operator (Luxaviation One).

2026-04-01T04:51:57.196500-07:00

People in Aviation — April 2026: C.R. Sincock named Avfuel president; Helen Hollis appointed U.S. MD at Luxaviation One

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South Africa’s FedAir launches corporate charter operations and opens Lowveld base South Africa’s FedAir has launched dedicated corporate charter operations and opened a new Lowveld base, expanding its business‑aviation footprint. The move positions the operator to serve rising private and corporate travel demand across the region and reinforces operational presence in the Lowveld.

2026-04-01T04:10:53.941149-07:00

South Africa’s FedAir launches corporate charter operations and opens Lowveld base

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Safran Nacelles ships first HEHF-formed inlet lip skins to Rolls‑Royce for Pearl 700 Safran Nacelles has delivered the first inlet lip skins for Rolls‑Royce's Pearl 700 produced using high‑energy hydroforming (HEHF), an underwater explosive‑charge process for shaping complex metallic parts. An initial shipset of two lip skins was handed over in January for eventual installation on a Gulfstream platform.

2026-04-01T04:01:25.037914-07:00

Safran Nacelles ships first HEHF-formed inlet lip skins to Rolls‑Royce for Pearl 700

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Atlantic Aviation expected to be sold again, five years after last transaction Atlantic Aviation, one of the largest U.S. fixed‑base operator chains, is expected to be sold again — just five years after its previous transaction. The pending sale underscores unusually rapid ownership turnover for a leading FBO network and will attract attention from operators, airport partners and aviation investors.

2026-03-31T11:11:25.174714-07:00

Atlantic Aviation expected to be sold again, five years after last transaction

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US DOT denies commuter air carrier certificate to Discovery Jets The U.S. Department of Transportation has denied Discovery Jets' application for a commuter air carrier certificate, blocking the operator from launching scheduled passenger service under commuter authority. The decision pauses the company's move from on‑demand business flying to regular commuter operations and raises compliance questions.

2026-03-31T10:16:38.626690-07:00

US DOT denies commuter air carrier certificate to Discovery Jets

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Blackhawk validates XP67A Engine+ upgrade compatibility with Pro Line Fusion on King Air 350/360

Hamilton AI to embed Column banking infrastructure to scale business aviation charter platform

Business aircraft accident reports — April 2026: preliminary and final investigations

People in Aviation — April 2026: C.R. Sincock named Avfuel president; Helen Hollis appointed U.S. MD at Luxaviation One

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