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Russ Meyer Jr., longtime Cessna CEO who built the Citation line and championed GARA, dies at 93

Russell W. "Russ" Meyer Jr., the longtime chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft who led development of the Citation business-jet family and championed passage of the 1994 General Aviation Revitalization Act—a law that limited manufacturer liability and helped revive U.S. general aviation—has died at 93.

2026-03-05T01:42:13.791277-08:00

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Robinson activates Torrance plant for R88 production as it accelerates vertical integration

2026-03-05T05:27:58.162161-08:00

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Embry‑Riddle unveils PAV‑ER personal air vehicle technology demonstrator

2026-03-04T13:51:58.762115-08:00

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Pilatus delivers first PC-12 PRO aeromedical to Royal Flying Doctor Service with Garmin 3000 and Safety Autoland

2026-03-04T02:51:41.067887-08:00

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Robinson activates Torrance plant for R88 production as it accelerates vertical integration Robinson has brought its Torrance factory online to start R88 production, part of a deliberate push toward greater vertical integration across the manufacturer's operations. The move is a concrete expansion of Robinson's in-house manufacturing capability for the R88 program.

2026-03-05T05:27:58.162161-08:00

Robinson activates Torrance plant for R88 production as it accelerates vertical integration

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Russ Meyer Jr., longtime Cessna CEO who built the Citation line and championed GARA, dies at 93 Russell W. "Russ" Meyer Jr., the longtime chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft who led development of the Citation business-jet family and championed passage of the 1994 General Aviation Revitalization Act—a law that limited manufacturer liability and helped revive U.S. general aviation—has died at 93.

2026-03-05T01:42:13.791277-08:00

Russ Meyer Jr., longtime Cessna CEO who built the Citation line and championed GARA, dies at 93

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Embry‑Riddle unveils PAV‑ER personal air vehicle technology demonstrator Embry‑Riddle this week unveiled the PAV‑ER, a personal air vehicle technology demonstrator intended to advance research into personal air mobility concepts and provide a flight‑test platform for related technologies. The project signals growing academic engagement in Advanced Air Mobility development.

2026-03-04T13:51:58.762115-08:00

Embry‑Riddle unveils PAV‑ER personal air vehicle technology demonstrator

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Pilatus delivers first PC-12 PRO aeromedical to Royal Flying Doctor Service with Garmin 3000 and Safety Autoland Pilatus has delivered serial number 3010, the world’s first PC‑12 PRO configured for aeromedical operations, to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations. The aircraft features Garmin 3000 avionics and the Safety Autoland system, boosting RFDS emergency-medical reach across remote Australia.

2026-03-04T02:51:41.067887-08:00

Pilatus delivers first PC-12 PRO aeromedical to Royal Flying Doctor Service with Garmin 3000 and Safety Autoland

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NTSB: No Mechanical Anomalies in Epic E1000 Accident — Autopilot Engaged at Impact Below MDA on Emerald Mountain The NTSB found no mechanical anomalies in the Epic E1000 accident on Emerald Mountain and reported the aircraft's autopilot was engaged at the moment of impact, which occurred below the published minimum descent altitude (MDA). Investigators are focusing on human–automation interaction and approach procedures.

2026-03-03T09:47:04.673815-08:00

NTSB: No Mechanical Anomalies in Epic E1000 Accident — Autopilot Engaged at Impact Below MDA on Emerald Mountain

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NCAS to retire FAAM’s sole BAe 146-300 as airborne atmospheric measurement programme ends The UK’s National Centre for Atmospheric Science will end the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements programme by early April 2026, retiring FAAM’s sole BAe 146-300 research aircraft based at Bedford. The programme shutdown will cease regular UK airborne campaigns that relied on the platform.

2026-03-03T02:34:18.226238-08:00

NCAS to retire FAAM’s sole BAe 146-300 as airborne atmospheric measurement programme ends

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TOPS at 30: How three decades of operator‑led safety reshaped tour aviation TOPS marks its 30th anniversary this year — the Tour Operators Program of Safety, an operator‑led initiative that established common safety standards and oversight for tour aviation. The milestone prompts reflection on how industry self‑regulation reshaped operational practices, risk management and operator accountability across the sector.

2026-03-02T06:16:28.341405-08:00

TOPS at 30: How three decades of operator‑led safety reshaped tour aviation

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Illegal charter flights surge in Asia–Pacific, undercutting operators and raising safety concerns Regulatory fragmentation across Asia–Pacific and rising demand for ad-hoc charter services are creating opportunities for unlicensed operators to run illegal flights, undercutting legitimate charters and introducing safety, maintenance and oversight gaps. Regulators and operators face growing pressure to harmonize rules and enforcement.

2026-03-02T04:47:28.342761-08:00

Illegal charter flights surge in Asia–Pacific, undercutting operators and raising safety concerns

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Russ Meyer Jr., longtime Cessna CEO who built the Citation line and championed GARA, dies at 93

Robinson activates Torrance plant for R88 production as it accelerates vertical integration

Embry‑Riddle unveils PAV‑ER personal air vehicle technology demonstrator

Pilatus delivers first PC-12 PRO aeromedical to Royal Flying Doctor Service with Garmin 3000 and Safety Autoland

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