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Waco Aircraft Corporation halts operations and closes Michigan plant, sending employees “do not report” emails

Waco Aircraft Corporation has abruptly ceased operations, closing its Battle Creek-area Michigan facilities after employees received emails instructing them not to report. A sign posted at the factory indicates closure of the WACO Aircraft facility and maintenance division, with most of the workforce reportedly released.

2026-04-29T14:23:15.657113-07:00

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NTSB and FAA investigate Minnesota Beechcraft crash that killed North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy

2026-04-27T10:38:08.965347-07:00

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Florida bars airports from using ADS-B data to set or collect fees from light general aviation operators

2026-04-27T18:20:50.606938-07:00

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AERO 2026 cabin reveals: Tecnam luxury/VIP twin trainer variants alongside Aura Aero’s hybrid-electric ERA executive layouts

2026-04-22T08:24:53.504712-07:00

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Waco Aircraft Corporation halts operations and closes Michigan plant, sending employees “do not report” emails Waco Aircraft Corporation has abruptly ceased operations, closing its Battle Creek-area Michigan facilities after employees received emails instructing them not to report. A sign posted at the factory indicates closure of the WACO Aircraft facility and maintenance division, with most of the workforce reportedly released.

2026-04-29T14:23:15.657113-07:00

Waco Aircraft Corporation halts operations and closes Michigan plant, sending employees “do not report” emails

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Florida bars airports from using ADS-B data to set or collect fees from light general aviation operators Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law restricting airports from using ADS-B data to calculate or collect charges from light general aviation aircraft operators. The move targets fee practices tied to surveillance-derived information and adds state-level pressure to how ADS-B-linked billing is handled nationally.

2026-04-27T18:20:50.606938-07:00

Florida bars airports from using ADS-B data to set or collect fees from light general aviation operators

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NTSB and FAA investigate Minnesota Beechcraft crash that killed North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy The FAA and NTSB are investigating an April 25 crash near Minneapolis in which a Beechcraft F33A Bonanza went down shortly after takeoff, hitting a public park at about 11:51 a.m. North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy and the pilot were killed, authorities said.

2026-04-27T10:38:08.965347-07:00

NTSB and FAA investigate Minnesota Beechcraft crash that killed North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy

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AERO 2026 cabin reveals: Tecnam luxury/VIP twin trainer variants alongside Aura Aero’s hybrid-electric ERA executive layouts At AERO 2026, Tecnam showcased a luxury-designed twin and a premium VIP variant of its P2012, positioning the upgrades for flight-academy and executive use. Aura Aero also unveiled multiple cabin configurations for its hybrid-electric ERA, including a 19-seat regional layout and an eight-seat executive option, targeting entry into service in 2030.

2026-04-22T08:24:53.504712-07:00

AERO 2026 cabin reveals: Tecnam luxury/VIP twin trainer variants alongside Aura Aero’s hybrid-electric ERA executive layouts

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Volocopter launches VoloXPro ultralight multicopter for flight schools, clubs and sightseeing; targets year-end approval after D Diamond Aircraft-owned Volocopter has unveiled the VoloXPro, an electrically powered ultralight multicopter designed for general aviation use cases including flight schools, flying clubs, air sports enthusiasts and sightseeing operators. The company is pitching it as its first product while working toward approval targeted for year-end, with a higher-spec VoloCity variant still aimed at certification in 2027.

2026-04-22T06:50:42.519362-07:00

Volocopter launches VoloXPro ultralight multicopter for flight schools, clubs and sightseeing; targets year-end approval after D

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Cessna Citation Longitude and Ascend jets to debut at AERO Friedrichshafen as Textron runs a Europe demonstration tour Textron Aviation’s latest midsize jet and Ascend Jets are slated to appear at Aero Friedrichshafen during the show starting April 22, 2026 at Messe Friedrichshafen, alongside the Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen. The debut follows a Europe-focused demonstration tour for the aircraft.

2026-04-21T22:07:18.554231-07:00

Cessna Citation Longitude and Ascend jets to debut at AERO Friedrichshafen as Textron runs a Europe demonstration tour

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Daher brings the TBM 980 and Kodiak 900 to Aero Friedrichshafen for a “dual debut” Daher is featuring two new turboprop-single entries on its Aero Friedrichshafen stand: the TBM 980 and the Kodiak 900. The booth offers visitors a close look at both aircraft as the company builds momentum around its latest iteration of the TBM 900 family and the Kodiak 900 program.

2026-04-21T09:40:48.718316-07:00

Daher brings the TBM 980 and Kodiak 900 to Aero Friedrichshafen for a “dual debut”

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Elixir Aircraft scales from a 2015 founding to near-60 aircraft in service as it enters the US market Nearly 60 Elixir aircraft are now in service, 11 years after the company’s founding, and Elixir Aircraft is beginning to break into the US market. The move positions the carrier-ready start-up for a new demand pull beyond its initial operating footprint.

2026-04-21T07:25:36.526633-07:00

Elixir Aircraft scales from a 2015 founding to near-60 aircraft in service as it enters the US market

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Waco Aircraft Corporation halts operations and closes Michigan plant, sending employees “do not report” emails

NTSB and FAA investigate Minnesota Beechcraft crash that killed North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy

Florida bars airports from using ADS-B data to set or collect fees from light general aviation operators

AERO 2026 cabin reveals: Tecnam luxury/VIP twin trainer variants alongside Aura Aero’s hybrid-electric ERA executive layouts

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