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Gulfstream G200 breaks up in emergency landing attempt at La Romana, Dominican Republic; two pilots killed

A US-registered Gulfstream G200 executive jet was destroyed during an emergency landing attempt at La Romana International Airport on June 7. Investigators in the Dominican Republic are probing the landing accident in which the two pilots died.

2026-06-07T18:56:13.690677-07:00

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Britten-Norman Islander: first fully UK-built aircraft hits 75% completion at Bembridge, final assembly due soon

2026-06-08T08:11:43.519402-07:00

Politico

House passes bill to curb states’ use of flight-data (incl. ADS-B) to tax private jets, igniting partisan fight

2026-06-08T03:26:51.705261-07:00

AINonline

TSA urges operators to prepare passengers for FIFA travel surge amid ongoing Real ID compliance friction

2026-06-09T06:28:06.748016-07:00

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Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership The US Department of War added Cirrus Aircraft—manufacturer of the Cirrus Vision Jet—to its in-country list of Chinese military companies under the agency’s AVIC-linked criteria. The designation brings Cirrus and its US operations under an expanding federal contracting ban framework, according to the report.

2026-06-10T15:29:00.334713-07:00

Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership

AINonline

TSA urges operators to prepare passengers for FIFA travel surge amid ongoing Real ID compliance friction TSA is urging airport and airline operators to get passengers ready for anticipated FIFA-related traffic spikes, emphasizing smoother checkpoint throughput and compliance preparedness. The guidance lands as general aviation has continued to encounter Real ID compliance challenges, raising the risk of missteps during peak periods.

2026-06-09T06:28:06.748016-07:00

TSA urges operators to prepare passengers for FIFA travel surge amid ongoing Real ID compliance friction

AeroTime

Britten-Norman Islander: first fully UK-built aircraft hits 75% completion at Bembridge, final assembly due soon Britten-Norman says the first new Islander produced on its fully reshored UK production line at Bembridge has reached 75% completion, with final assembly scheduled in the coming weeks. A second aircraft is already in production at the same facility, ahead of delivery to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service.

2026-06-08T08:11:43.519402-07:00

Britten-Norman Islander: first fully UK-built aircraft hits 75% completion at Bembridge, final assembly due soon

Politico

House passes bill to curb states’ use of flight-data (incl. ADS-B) to tax private jets, igniting partisan fight A House-passed bill would bar states from using flight data to enforce taxes on private aircraft. The proposal is drawing a partisan brawl as lawmakers dispute how surveillance-derived flight information should be handled for aviation tax policy—continuing pressure on ADS-B data use.

2026-06-08T03:26:51.705261-07:00

House passes bill to curb states’ use of flight-data (incl. ADS-B) to tax private jets, igniting partisan fight

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Gulfstream G200 breaks up in emergency landing attempt at La Romana, Dominican Republic; two pilots killed A US-registered Gulfstream G200 executive jet was destroyed during an emergency landing attempt at La Romana International Airport on June 7. Investigators in the Dominican Republic are probing the landing accident in which the two pilots died.

2026-06-07T18:56:13.690677-07:00

Gulfstream G200 breaks up in emergency landing attempt at La Romana, Dominican Republic; two pilots killed

AeroTime

Draco HyperSTOL push: Polish startup aims certified turbine Draco into production, links STOL heritage to modern targets Airhart Aeronautics and Draco Aircraft announced a June 1 collaboration on a GA avionics system, as Draco positions its turbine-powered Draco HyperSTOL taildragger for certified production. The effort seeks to modernize the rugged PZL-104 Wilga concept with new performance goals, moving from experimental ambition toward production readiness.

2026-06-04T15:42:36.390555-07:00

Draco HyperSTOL push: Polish startup aims certified turbine Draco into production, links STOL heritage to modern targets

AINonline

SyberJet to unveil full-size SJ36 mockup Oct. 19 as stretched SJ30-2 variant targets nine occupants SyberJet says it will unveil a full-size mockup of its SJ36 on Oct. 19. The plan builds on the company’s stretched SJ30-2 concept, which the latest coverage says will accommodate nine occupants—signaling continuing definition of cabin scale and program direction for the new-generation jet.

2026-06-01T11:08:15.481047-07:00

SyberJet to unveil full-size SJ36 mockup Oct. 19 as stretched SJ30-2 variant targets nine occupants

Flying Magazine

Airhart Aeronautics to showcase context-aware cockpit avionics, simulator sessions at EAA AirVenture 2026 At EAA AirVenture 2026, Airhart Aeronautics will demonstrate a context-aware avionics suite on a real customer aircraft, alongside hands-on simulator sessions. The company will also use live, on-site podcast recordings as part of its Oshkosh push to bring next-generation cockpit capabilities closer to operational evaluation.

2026-06-01T10:41:28.253093-07:00

Airhart Aeronautics to showcase context-aware cockpit avionics, simulator sessions at EAA AirVenture 2026

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Gulfstream G200 breaks up in emergency landing attempt at La Romana, Dominican Republic; two pilots killed

Britten-Norman Islander: first fully UK-built aircraft hits 75% completion at Bembridge, final assembly due soon

House passes bill to curb states’ use of flight-data (incl. ADS-B) to tax private jets, igniting partisan fight

TSA urges operators to prepare passengers for FIFA travel surge amid ongoing Real ID compliance friction

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