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Sonex Aviation restarts aircraft-kit production under ON Capital ownership, pledging rapid rollout and major R&D investment

Sonex Aviation says it has resumed operations after ON Capital acquired the kit-aircraft builder. The company plans a rapid production restart and is positioning new R&D investment to accelerate product development and support the next phase of manufacturing after the ownership change.

2026-05-04T10:08:58.817031-07:00

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General Aviation momentum heading into 2026 as sales and backlogs stay strong, but tariffs and supply-chain strains persist

2026-05-04T06:34:36.077048-07:00

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Diamond unveils upgrade roadmap for DA62 special-missions aircraft with improved aerodynamics and expanded sensor suite

2026-05-03T01:33:06.114120-07:00

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Texas Southern University launches aviation education footprint at Houston Spaceport

2026-05-01T09:56:14.965982-07:00

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Signia Aerospace adds Aerox Aerospace Group to expand aircraft systems portfolio for oxygen delivery Signia Aerospace says it has added Aerox Aerospace Group to its aircraft systems portfolio, extending its oxygen system supply footprint across general aviation, business aviation, airline, military, and special missions. The move broadens the company’s role from standalone component supply into a wider systems offering.

2026-05-04T11:35:26.745271-07:00

Signia Aerospace adds Aerox Aerospace Group to expand aircraft systems portfolio for oxygen delivery

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Sonex Aviation restarts aircraft-kit production under ON Capital ownership, pledging rapid rollout and major R&D investment Sonex Aviation says it has resumed operations after ON Capital acquired the kit-aircraft builder. The company plans a rapid production restart and is positioning new R&D investment to accelerate product development and support the next phase of manufacturing after the ownership change.

2026-05-04T10:08:58.817031-07:00

Sonex Aviation restarts aircraft-kit production under ON Capital ownership, pledging rapid rollout and major R&D investment

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General Aviation momentum heading into 2026 as sales and backlogs stay strong, but tariffs and supply-chain strains persist A general aviation market survey points to continued strength in 2026, with solid sales and an elevated backlog profile. The outlook is tempered by persistent tariff headwinds and ongoing supply-chain issues, which are likely to constrain production throughput and sustain delivery timing pressures.

2026-05-04T06:34:36.077048-07:00

General Aviation momentum heading into 2026 as sales and backlogs stay strong, but tariffs and supply-chain strains persist

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Aviation for Good launches to expand humanitarian medical air access to rural communities Rachel Gardner-Poole OBE is establishing Aviation for Good, a new non-profit aimed at redesigning how medical care reaches rural villages. The initiative focuses on humanitarian air services with the goal of improving access for underserved communities through aviation.

2026-05-03T14:07:10.957422-07:00

Aviation for Good launches to expand humanitarian medical air access to rural communities

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Diamond unveils upgrade roadmap for DA62 special-missions aircraft with improved aerodynamics and expanded sensor suite Diamond is rolling out upgrade plans for its DA62 configured for special missions, targeting performance gains via improved aerodynamics and adding more onboard sensing capability. The package concept—centered on airframe aerodynamic refinement plus expanded sensor integration—aims to increase mission effectiveness for DA62 operators.

2026-05-03T01:33:06.114120-07:00

Diamond unveils upgrade roadmap for DA62 special-missions aircraft with improved aerodynamics and expanded sensor suite

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Texas Southern University launches aviation education footprint at Houston Spaceport Texas Southern University has opened a satellite campus at Houston Spaceport to support its growing aviation program and fleet of Cirrus SR20 aircraft. The move ties expanded pilot training capacity to a spaceport location, aligning education growth with Houston’s broader aerospace infrastructure build-out.

2026-05-01T09:56:14.965982-07:00

Texas Southern University launches aviation education footprint at Houston Spaceport

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Waco Aircraft Corporation halts operations and closes Michigan plant, sending employees “do not report” emails Waco Aircraft Corporation has abruptly ceased operations, closing its Battle Creek-area Michigan facilities after employees received emails instructing them not to report. A sign posted at the factory indicates closure of the WACO Aircraft facility and maintenance division, with most of the workforce reportedly released.

2026-04-29T14:23:15.657113-07:00

Waco Aircraft Corporation halts operations and closes Michigan plant, sending employees “do not report” emails

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Florida bars airports from using ADS-B data to set or collect fees from light general aviation operators Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law restricting airports from using ADS-B data to calculate or collect charges from light general aviation aircraft operators. The move targets fee practices tied to surveillance-derived information and adds state-level pressure to how ADS-B-linked billing is handled nationally.

2026-04-27T18:20:50.606938-07:00

Florida bars airports from using ADS-B data to set or collect fees from light general aviation operators

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Sonex Aviation restarts aircraft-kit production under ON Capital ownership, pledging rapid rollout and major R&D investment

General Aviation momentum heading into 2026 as sales and backlogs stay strong, but tariffs and supply-chain strains persist

Diamond unveils upgrade roadmap for DA62 special-missions aircraft with improved aerodynamics and expanded sensor suite

Texas Southern University launches aviation education footprint at Houston Spaceport

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