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Local Knowledge: the Home‑Field Advantage for Pilots

Pilots who operate regularly into the same airport gain a clear home‑field advantage from familiarity with local procedures, approaches and airfield quirks. That knowledge reduces workload, sharpens decision‑making in abnormal or marginal conditions, and can be decisive during time‑critical operations.

2026-03-18T05:19:11.494839-07:00

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Harmony Jets says it has not ceased operations, is cooperating with authorities

2026-03-18T10:29:14.169251-07:00

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Daher’s First Stuart, Florida-built Aircraft Expected in 2027 as New Assembly Line Targets Americas

2026-03-17T08:04:08.363752-07:00

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Garmin Service Alert: Advisory glide paths do not assure obstacle or terrain clearance — pilots must not descend below MDA

2026-03-16T09:36:06.184546-07:00

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Harmony Jets says it has not ceased operations, is cooperating with authorities Malta-based charter and MRO operator Harmony Jets said it has not ceased operations and is cooperating with authorities. The statement comes after reports questioned the company's operational status, and Harmony Jets said it remains active while engaging with investigators.

2026-03-18T10:29:14.169251-07:00

Harmony Jets says it has not ceased operations, is cooperating with authorities

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Local Knowledge: the Home‑Field Advantage for Pilots Pilots who operate regularly into the same airport gain a clear home‑field advantage from familiarity with local procedures, approaches and airfield quirks. That knowledge reduces workload, sharpens decision‑making in abnormal or marginal conditions, and can be decisive during time‑critical operations.

2026-03-18T05:19:11.494839-07:00

Local Knowledge: the Home‑Field Advantage for Pilots

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Mexico’s Aerobona exits Learjet operations, creating a regional support gap Aerobona has ceased Learjet operations in Mexico, removing a regional maintenance and support provider for Bombardier’s midsize business jets. The move reduces local MRO capacity and spare-parts access, forcing Mexican and regional operators to identify alternative support channels.

2026-03-17T11:35:11.455377-07:00

Mexico’s Aerobona exits Learjet operations, creating a regional support gap

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Garmin adds 15 guided visual approaches and 10 airports to navigation database Garmin has added 15 guided visual approaches and updated navigation data for 10 airports to its navigation database to help pilots operate at night and into challenging airfields. The procedures provide on-screen visual guidance overlays on compatible avionics to improve situational awareness during visual approaches.

2026-03-17T08:19:13.538684-07:00

Garmin adds 15 guided visual approaches and 10 airports to navigation database

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Daher’s First Stuart, Florida-built Aircraft Expected in 2027 as New Assembly Line Targets Americas Daher will open a combined assembly line in Stuart, Florida to support strong demand across the Americas, and expects the first Stuart-built aircraft to be completed in 2027. The U.S. line expands Daher’s manufacturing footprint to accelerate deliveries for regional customers.

2026-03-17T08:04:08.363752-07:00

Daher’s First Stuart, Florida-built Aircraft Expected in 2027 as New Assembly Line Targets Americas

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Sun ’n Fun NOTAM: 28‑Page Safety and Operations Guide for Pilots Sun ’n Fun issued a 28‑page NOTAM‑style safety and operations guide for pilots attending the airshow, consolidating detailed instructions and procedures for safe flying into a single document to govern arrivals, departures and on‑field operations during the event and pilot briefings.

2026-03-16T11:38:16.719552-07:00

Sun ’n Fun NOTAM: 28‑Page Safety and Operations Guide for Pilots

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Garmin Service Alert: Advisory glide paths do not assure obstacle or terrain clearance — pilots must not descend below MDA Garmin has issued a service alert warning that advisory glide path overlays on its navigation systems do not provide assurance of obstacle or terrain clearance. Pilots are explicitly advised not to use these advisory glide paths to descend below the published minimum descent altitude (MDA).

2026-03-16T09:36:06.184546-07:00

Garmin Service Alert: Advisory glide paths do not assure obstacle or terrain clearance — pilots must not descend below MDA

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One‑G unveils Tarbes 9.00 FTD — ultra‑realistic Daher TBM 900 simulator developed through in‑aircraft R&D One‑G has unveiled the Tarbes 9.00 flight training device, an ultra‑realistic simulator of the Daher TBM 900 developed through structured in‑aircraft R&D. The FTD replicates the TBM's cockpit, systems and handling characteristics to deliver high‑fidelity procedural and systems training outside full‑flight simulators.

2026-03-16T06:53:45.341573-07:00

One‑G unveils Tarbes 9.00 FTD — ultra‑realistic Daher TBM 900 simulator developed through in‑aircraft R&D

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Local Knowledge: the Home‑Field Advantage for Pilots

Harmony Jets says it has not ceased operations, is cooperating with authorities

Daher’s First Stuart, Florida-built Aircraft Expected in 2027 as New Assembly Line Targets Americas

Garmin Service Alert: Advisory glide paths do not assure obstacle or terrain clearance — pilots must not descend below MDA

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