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Garmin launches AXIS integrated cockpit architecture for piston-aircraft retrofits

Garmin has unveiled AXIS, a new integrated display family for the general aviation retrofit market. AXIS consolidates IFR GPS navigation/COMM and audio-panel functions into the displays and replaces traditional central avionics racks. Garmin says retrofit migration from G3X Touch requires modifying just eight pins on the wiring harness.

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2026-07-08T08:44:46.250376-07:00

New York Times

Kodiak 100 seaplane makes hard landing on New York’s East River; left float breaks, eight rescued

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2026-07-05T17:59:16.207640-07:00

AeroTime

Cirrus unveils TRAC10 clean-sheet trainer for professional flight schools, targeting 2027 service entry

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2026-07-06T06:44:21.060259-07:00

Reuters

Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

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2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

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AINonline

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Garmin launches AXIS integrated cockpit architecture for piston-aircraft retrofits Garmin has unveiled AXIS, a new integrated display family for the general aviation retrofit market. AXIS consolidates IFR GPS navigation/COMM and audio-panel functions into the displays and replaces traditional central avionics racks. Garmin says retrofit migration from G3X Touch requires modifying just eight pins on the wiring harness.

2026-07-08T08:44:46.250376-07:00

Garmin launches AXIS integrated cockpit architecture for piston-aircraft retrofits

AeroTime

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Cirrus unveils TRAC10 clean-sheet trainer for professional flight schools, targeting 2027 service entry Cirrus Aircraft has introduced the TRAC10, a dedicated, three-seat piston aircraft designed for professional flight training. Built around safety and efficiency priorities, it pairs a Rotax engine with Garmin avionics and ballistic parachute technology, and includes digital fleet management for training operators. Cirrus targets 2027 service entry.

2026-07-06T06:44:21.060259-07:00

Cirrus unveils TRAC10 clean-sheet trainer for professional flight schools, targeting 2027 service entry

New York Times

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Kodiak 100 seaplane makes hard landing on New York’s East River; left float breaks, eight rescued A privately operated Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing on New York City’s East River, with bystanders reporting alarm as the water conditions proved unforgiving. The left float reportedly broke; eight people—including the pilot—were rescued, with only minor injuries reported.

2026-07-05T17:59:16.207640-07:00

Kodiak 100 seaplane makes hard landing on New York’s East River; left float breaks, eight rescued

Reuters

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China grounds general aviation after fatal light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower China has ordered groundings for general aviation aircraft after a light plane crashed into Beijing’s 109-story CITIC Tower on 26 June, killing the pilot and injuring 13. New tracking data indicates the aircraft came very close to a Hainan Airlines passenger jet, forcing at least two commercial flight landings to be aborted.

2026-06-30T23:45:34.612070-07:00

China grounds general aviation after fatal light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower

Bloomberg

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China reportedly suspends most general aviation indefinitely after light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower Reports say China has imposed an indefinite nationwide suspension on most general aviation flying days after a light sport aircraft crashed into CITIC Tower in Beijing, killing the pilot and injuring 13. The incident, including claims of prior near-miss activity, is prompting renewed scrutiny of aviation oversight and urban airspace safeguards.

2026-06-30T03:44:16.939659-07:00

China reportedly suspends most general aviation indefinitely after light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower

Flying Magazine

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Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models Switzerland’s H55 propulsion system is positioned to power RTX’s hybrid-electric demonstrator using a “downsizer” approach—scaling propulsion capability for next-generation electric aircraft. The announcement also frames H55 as a platform intended for the Bristell B23 Energic and additional electric-aviation models.

2026-06-29T10:55:57.936061-07:00

Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

AINonline

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GAMA urges EU to recognize general aviation in European aviation strategy The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has submitted a policy white paper in response to an European Commission “call for evidence,” arguing for greater recognition of general aviation within the bloc’s aviation strategy. The filing focuses on how GA should be accounted for in future EU policy priorities.

2026-06-29T09:41:35.906399-07:00

GAMA urges EU to recognize general aviation in European aviation strategy

Reuters

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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed A German-registered Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter went down moments after departing Nancy-Essey Airport while conducting a skydiving flight near Tomblaine. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said the crash resulted in 11 fatalities: the pilot, five instructors, and five jumpers.

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

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