CubCrafters, a designer of light sport and experimental backcountry aircraft, plans to launch a public offering to fund its expansion as the popularity of backcountry flying continues to grow. 

Leading FBO chain Signature Flight Support has agreed to publish its handling fees in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Directory, AOPA said July 21, describing the agreement as a win for pricing transparency.

Cirrus Aircraft announced the completed expansion of its aircraft Paint and Finish Facility in Duluth, Minnesota. 

Advanced air mobility developer Beta Technologies has secured a 75-year lease at Burlington International Airport (BTV) in Vermont to build a 355,000-ft.² electric aircraft production facility.

Over the past few years, Gulfstream has invested heavily in its support network.

The technology may be controversial, and does not represent a long-term solution, but sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are nevertheless a vital component of aviation’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. 

While the price of fuel is certainly an important consideration in determining which FBO to select, it can be easy to overlook other issues, which you may be grateful to remember as situations arise.

All eight FAA regions posted monthly price increases for Avgas in April, the third consecutive month for an increase.