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House Transportation & Infrastructure Chair Sam Graves to Retire, Creating Uncertainty for General Aviation Advocacy

Rep. Sam Graves, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced his retirement, removing a long‑standing congressional advocate for the general aviation community. His departure raises uncertainty about future committee leadership and who will champion GA priorities in upcoming transportation and aviation policy decisions.

2026-03-27T09:11:12.923693-07:00

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Mesa approves landing fees at Falcon Field, prompting legal threats and business risk

2026-03-26T07:14:52.321073-07:00

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Cirrus delivers 691 SR‑series aircraft and a record 106 Vision Jets in 2025

2026-03-25T06:20:49.063610-07:00

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Amaro Aviation expands into aircraft management services in Brazil

2026-03-26T12:15:41.168422-07:00

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House Transportation & Infrastructure Chair Sam Graves to Retire, Creating Uncertainty for General Aviation Advocacy Rep. Sam Graves, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced his retirement, removing a long‑standing congressional advocate for the general aviation community. His departure raises uncertainty about future committee leadership and who will champion GA priorities in upcoming transportation and aviation policy decisions.

2026-03-27T09:11:12.923693-07:00

House Transportation & Infrastructure Chair Sam Graves to Retire, Creating Uncertainty for General Aviation Advocacy

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Amaro Aviation expands into aircraft management services in Brazil Brazil's Amaro Aviation is expanding operations to include aircraft management services, ch-aviation reports. The brief announcement gives limited detail on scope, timing or initial clients but signals a broader move into managed business and general aviation offerings within Brazil.

2026-03-26T12:15:41.168422-07:00

Amaro Aviation expands into aircraft management services in Brazil

Flying Magazine

Mesa approves landing fees at Falcon Field, prompting legal threats and business risk Mesa's City Council approved new landing fees at Falcon Field municipal airport, a move that has prompted legal threats alleging the charges could bankrupt the city and force closures of local aviation businesses, eroding the tax base. Pilots and operators say the measure appears driven by noise complaints.

2026-03-26T07:14:52.321073-07:00

Mesa approves landing fees at Falcon Field, prompting legal threats and business risk

cirrusaircraft.com

Cirrus delivers 691 SR‑series aircraft and a record 106 Vision Jets in 2025 Cirrus delivered 691 SR Series aircraft (SR20, SR22, SR22T) and a record 106 Vision Jets in 2025, according to GAMA annual figures. Reported from its Duluth, MN and Knoxville, TN operations, the totals reinforce Cirrus's market‑leading position in piston singles and single‑engine personal jets.

2026-03-25T06:20:49.063610-07:00

Cirrus delivers 691 SR‑series aircraft and a record 106 Vision Jets in 2025

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Beyond Aero's BYA‑1 swaps electric ducted fans for pusher propfans as PDR completes French developer Beyond Aero has replaced the electric ducted fans on its BYA‑1 hydrogen fuel‑cell business aircraft with pusher‑configured propfans, a design change confirmed by the programme's completed preliminary design review. The update represents a substantive propulsion‑architecture shift ahead of further maturity milestones.

2026-03-24T12:54:50.180415-07:00

Beyond Aero's BYA‑1 swaps electric ducted fans for pusher propfans as PDR completes

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AEA 2026: Retrofit avionics, emergency backup power and aftermarket optimism at AEA International At the Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention in Dallas, suppliers showcased a wave of retrofit avionics and emergency backup power gear — from Garmin retrofit displays to True Blue Power’s new emergency battery supplies — as the aftermarket signalled strong demand at AEA 2026.

2026-03-24T07:06:20.714149-07:00

AEA 2026: Retrofit avionics, emergency backup power and aftermarket optimism at AEA International

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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

Flying Magazine

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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House Transportation & Infrastructure Chair Sam Graves to Retire, Creating Uncertainty for General Aviation Advocacy

Mesa approves landing fees at Falcon Field, prompting legal threats and business risk

Cirrus delivers 691 SR‑series aircraft and a record 106 Vision Jets in 2025

Amaro Aviation expands into aircraft management services in Brazil

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