The New York Times reports, “The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to ‘supercharge’ hiring and training between now and late 2028. It would not be enough to end a shortage…”
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Beta Technologies’ CX300 Begins Test Flights in Norway
Flying Magazine reports, “Fresh off a multiweek European ‘Grand Tour’ comprising stops in Ireland, the U.K., France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Denmark, Beta Technologies’ all-electric CX300 is conducting its first test flights in Norway. The aircraft, tail number N214BT, was recently delivered to customer Bristow Group, whose pilots took it to the skies for the first time on Friday. The flight marks the start of a six-month series of evaluations within Norway’s international test arena for zero- and low-emission aviation.”
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Bombardier to Expand Private Jet Aftermarket Service Across U.S.
Reuters reports, “Bombardier said on Thursday it would expand existing service centers and likely open new ones in the United States to drive higher revenues, as the Canadian business jet maker meets higher customer demand for its aftermarket care. The expansion is expected to roll out over the coming years and will focus on both regions where the company currently operates as well as new ones, Bombardier said in a statement, without disclosing the names of the areas.”
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Panel Delves into Autonomy, UAS Advances in Disaster Response and the Need for Better Policy Enforcement
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As the United States braces for more natural disasters, NASA and private industry are looking to a future national airspace that can manage crewed aircraft and autonomous drones together. Yet, hurdles remain before the technology and policy are aligned, said drone and aviation safety experts, speaking on the “Revolutionizing Disaster Relief” panel at the 2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum in July.
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Boeing’s 5th 777X Makes First Flight from Paine Field
Flying Magazine reports, “Boeing’s fifth 777-9X made its first flight Tuesday, launching out of Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE) in Everett, Washington, just north of Seattle. According to the Seattle Times, the aircraft lifted off at approximately 11 a.m. PDT. It is classified as a production airplane, with its primary function being to determine if certain features of the aircraft work as expected.”
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Industry Experts Chart the Future of AI and Autonomy in Military Aviation
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The future of air power lies in the seamless collaboration between humans and machines, according to a panel of thought leaders from the Canadian Department of National Defence, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and leading defense firms Anduril, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Ribbit who discussed “Injecting Intelligence in Military Programs” at AIAA AVIATION Forum last month in Las Vegas.
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Embraer Backlog at All-time High, Private Jet Revenue Up 64%
Aerotime reports, “Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, indicating strong revenues from its executive aviation segments and a backlog valued at $29.7 billion. On August 5, 2025, Embraer said that its performance was ‘not materially impacted’ by US tariffs, despite during a conference call Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto telling listeners they were a ’cause for concern’”.
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Boeing Beats Allegiant’s Expectations on Max 8 Deliveries with Timely Deliveries
Flight Global reports Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief commercial officer, “said during Allegiant Travel Company’s earnings call on 4 August that ‘Boeing has exceeded our expectations on aircraft deliveries throughout this year.’”
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Skydweller UAS Performs Three-day Unmanned Flight Test
UK Defense Journal reports, “The U.S. Navy has completed a successful three-day nonstop flight of a solar-powered unmanned aerial system (UAS), according to a Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) update issued on 29 July. Conducted in partnership with Skydweller Aero, the 73-hour continuous flight from Stennis, Mississippi, demonstrated the Skydweller UAS’s ability to sustain solar-powered flight while maintaining communications, autonomous operation, and responsiveness to changing weather conditions.”
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V-BAT UAS Cleared for Coast Guard Deployment After Successful Testing
Defense Daily reports, “The V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has successfully complete{d} operational test and evaluation with the Coast Guard, clearing the way for the service to begin employing the drones aboard its National Security Cutters (NSCs) for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance uses, the service and drone supplier said on Thursday.
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