Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I'm Luna, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you're a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we're truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we'll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese.Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let's explore what's making news in aviation today. 1. FAA Dashboard Provides View into ATC Modernization By KERRY LYNCH • Editor, AIN monthly magazine June 1, 2026 The FAA has rolled out a dashboard detailing more than 10,000 air traffic control projects ongoing throughout the National Airspace System (NAS). To be updated monthly, the dashboard provides descriptions of each project and how those efforts will improve the NAS. Also, the website includes an interactive map, a progress tracker, and a local impact search engine by location. “The FAA is undertaking the most significant transformation of America’s air traffic control system in generations, and we are committed to being transparent and accountable every step of the way,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “The American people deserve a clear view of how these investments are being executed and the progress being made to modernize our skies.” Among the projects are the replacement of core infrastructure, radar, software, hardware, and telecommunications at 4,600 sites nationwide. This involves new radars, radios, surface surveillance systems, electronic flight strips, and voice switches. Alongside this, the FAA is replacing old copper telecommunications lines with fiber optic cable, wireless, and satellite technologies. “One of the reasons past air traffic control modernization efforts failed was a lack of transparency,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who added that surging demand underscores the importance of the work. NBAA praised the effort. “We are pleased to see the administration continuing to make progress on the most significant transformation of our National Airspace System (NAS) since the dawn of the jet age,” said the industry group’s president and CEO, Ed Bolen. “This project is a national imperative, and the new, user-friendly dashboard is a helpful tool to monitor and measure the work being done to enhance the safety and efficiency of the NAS for all stakeholders and ensure that America remains the world’s aviation leader for decades to come.” FAA Dashboard Provides View into ATC Modernization | Aviation International News 2. Defeating Spies in the Sky By DALE SMITH • Contributor - Business Aviation June 1, 2026 While it might sound like the plot of a Cold War-era spy novel, the reality is that electronic trackers, listening devices, micro-cameras, bribes, and even—metaphorically speaking—shady characters in long trench coats have become major problems within the business aviation world. “With business aviation, we are typically dealing with high-net-worth individuals or high-value/high-stakes information, so espionage has become a bigger problem than most people think,” said J.D. LeaSure, president and CEO of counter-espionage company ComSec. “Within the aircraft’s cabin, you have a great concentration of sensitive data, intellectual property, and very personal information. And it’s all very valuable to someone.” “The most sensitive decisions start as a simple conversation,” added Dean Cvetkoski, COO and director of activation for Activion Defence Systems, a technical surveillance counter-measure (TSCM) workplace awareness and training provider. “If an adversary can capture those discussions through human sources or covert surveillance devices, they gain intelligence without ever touching the network.” Flight departments may have solid cybersecurity protocols in place, and believe their aircraft and passengers are safe from any cyber-eavesdropping or hacking. But experts say that’s the first mistake that too many business aircraft operators make. Cybercrime and espionage can be linked, but they are not the same thing. And because of that, cyber-hacking into a passenger’s phone or email is way down the list of how today’s espionage adversaries will try to swipe the information they want. “Espionage is the unlawful and unethical acquisition of a person’s or company’s data, trade secret, or proprietary information,” LeaSure said, “anything adversaries can get that will give them an advantage or competitive edge.” For a variety of reasons, data stolen from a company doesn’t get big headlines. As an example, such an event can undermine investor confidence in the company’s future business plans. However, the FBI has highlighted estimates from the Commission on the Theft of Intellectual Property that consistently place the annual losses driven by counterfeiting, piracy, and theft of trade secrets between $225 billion and $600 billion in the U.S. alone. “Unlike traditional theft, espionage is designed to remain invisible. The attacker does not want the victim to know their information has been taken. They want to listen, observe, and collect intelligence over time quietly,” Cvetkoski said. “Boardroom discussions, aircraft cabin conversations, and executive travel plans can reveal insights that are far more valuable than any database.” Defeating Spies in the Sky | Aviation International News 3. GJC: Q1 Bizjet Market Stays Strong Despite Iran Conflict By KERRY LYNCH • Editor, AIN monthly magazine May 27, 2026 Despite the geopolitical uncertainties, business jet market fundamentals remained healthy and demand strong with an increase in aircraft departures, growth in OEM backlogs, and stable preowned available inventory in the first quarter, according to Global Jet Capital’s (GJC) latest market brief. In addition, the business jet financier is optimistic that the strong underpinnings of the economy is setting the industry up for continued health throughout the year. GJC noted that even with the conflict in the Middle East, the global economy sustained steady GDP growth of 2.7% in the first quarter. This served as a backdrop for broad-based growth in the business jet departures, which were up 3.8% year over year (YOY) in the first three months of the year. Meanwhile, business jet OEM backlogs jumped 19.3% YOY in the first quarter, with the four manufacturers that reported results reaching $57.1 billion. Available preowned inventory was down to 6.7% of the overall fleet, from 7.2% a year ago. And, bluebook values strengthened by 1.1%. However, GJC also reported potential headwinds in combined new and preowned jet transactions, with dollar volume off by 27.3%, but said this may reflect the timing of data reporting. GJC pointed out the economic roils stemming from the Middle East conflict as Brent crude oil prices skyrocketed 106.5%, and the U.S. Volatility Index (VIX) increased 68.9%. Even so, it added, “The broader economic foundation remained firm,” as global GDP increased. “Going forward, analysts expect the global economy to remain resilient so long as there is no material change in the status of the Middle East conflict or its impact on energy markets. With steady economic growth and the wealth creation that accompanies it, the business jet market should be well supported in 2026.” North America led global growth of business jet departures with a 4.3% YOY increase, while the rest of the world combined for a 2.5% increase. Fractional operations drove this growth, GJC noted. “This strong performance reflects the consistent expansion of the business aviation user base over the past five years,” it said. “Supported by the industry’s core value propositions—personal safety, flexibility, productivity, and comfort—flight operations are expected to remain steady in 2026.” As for OEM backlogs, orders came from private users in addition to fleet operators. The nearly 20% increase came even as the four manufacturers that report first-quarter results also reported an increase in deliveries. This kept book-to-bill above 1:1. Lead times for aircraft remain in the 18-to-24-month range. Pointing to the nearly 30% decline YOY in transaction dollar volume across the new and preowned business jet markets, GJC said the downturn followed an active end of 2025, when dollar volume surged by 19.3%. As for the first quarter results, “This decline reflects real trends in the market, including continued supply chain and labor constraints,” GJC said. However, it also cautioned that “a significant proportion of the decline may be attributable to delays in official data reporting. As additional transactions are reported, we expect Q1 2026 results to fall more in line with historical trends.” GJC: Business Jet Market Stays Strong in Q1 Despite Middle East Conflict | Aviation International News 4. NTSB Shines Spotlight on Wet Runway Safety By AMY WILDER • Writer May 27, 2026 Three new NTSB safety recommendations call for the FAA to make changes to how runway conditions are assessed during heavy rainfall, warning that pilots face a greater risk for overruns under the current assessment system. These recommendations follow NTSB investigations of 11 runway overrun accidents and incidents from 2008 through 2022 that occurred after landings on wet runways. In nine of these overruns, a shortfall in the measure of the runway’s slipperiness—the wheel braking friction coefficient—most likely resulted from moderate to heavy rainfall intensities and the associated increased water depths on the runways. Low runway friction was cited as a causal or contributing factor in eight of the 11 overruns, the report says. The NTSB recommended that the FAA update its runway condition assessment matrix (RCAM) to account for the progressive decrease in the wheel braking friction coefficient associated with increasing rainfall intensity. Pilots and dispatchers rely on the matrix to determine how much runway is needed to stop after landing on a wet surface. Also among the recommendations is that the FAA add rainfall intensity descriptors for aviation weather reports “to identify rainfall intensities that can substantially exceed the current heavy rain threshold of 0.3 inches per hour.” In six of the overruns analyzed, rainfall measured between 1.3 and 20 times the rate that triggers a heavy rain designation. The NTSB’s third recommendation calls for the FAA to incorporate the new rainfall descriptors into the RCAM once they are established. Aviation weather reports top out at “heavy rain” as a descriptor, leaving pilots without terminology to distinguish between rainfall that barely crosses the threshold and rainfall that may be 20 times that rate. The report suggested possible new descriptors, such as “heavy +” or “heavy ++,” allowing the RCAM to assign more nuanced runway condition codes as rainfall intensifies. In one of the investigations referenced in the report, the 2019 runway overrun of a Boeing 737 in Jacksonville, Florida, the NTSB determined the probable cause was, in part, “an extreme loss of braking friction due to heavy rain and the water depth on the ungrooved runway, which resulted in viscous hydroplaning.” At the time, rainfall was measuring two to eight times the rate defined as “heavy” rain. Another example involved a 2016 Embraer Phenom 300 landing overrun in Sugar Land, Texas, where rainfall was recorded at 4.2 to 6.0 inches per hour, between 14 and 20 times the rate that defines heavy rain. In extreme rainfall conditions, braking capability can deteriorate so severely that landing should not be attempted, the NTSB concluded. NTSB Shines Spotlight on Runway Safety during Heavy Rain | Aviation International News The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That's all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Luna. Sound Edited by Jovie. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. See you soon.

欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Luna，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。 一、FAA推出仪表板展示空管现代化进展 2026年6月1日 美国联邦航空管理局（FAA）推出了一款仪表板，详细展示了国家空域系统（NAS）内正在进行的超过10000个空中交通管制项目。该仪表板将每月更新，提供每个项目的说明及其对国家空域系统的改进作用。此外，网站还包括交互式地图、进度追踪器以及按地点查询当地影响的搜索引擎。 “FAA正在对美国空中交通管制系统进行几代人以来最重大的变革，我们承诺在每一步都保持透明和问责，”FAA局长Bryan Bedford表示。“美国人民有权清楚了解这些投资如何执行，以及我们的天空现代化取得了哪些进展。” 这些项目包括在全国范围内4600个站点更换核心基础设施、雷达、软件、硬件和电信设备。具体涉及新型雷达、无线电、场面监视系统、电子进程单和语音交换设备。与此同时，FAA正用光纤电缆、无线和卫星技术取代老旧的铜质电信线路。 “过去空中交通管制现代化努力失败的原因之一就是缺乏透明度，”美国交通部长Sean Duffy表示，他补充称激增的需求凸显了这项工作的重要性。 美国商务航空协会（NBAA）对此表示赞赏。“我们很高兴看到政府继续推进我国国家空域系统自喷气时代以来最重大的变革，”该行业协会总裁兼首席执行官Ed Bolen表示。“这项工程是国家当务之急，而这个全新的、用户友好的仪表板是一个有益工具，用于监测和衡量为提升国家空域系统安全性和效率所做的工作，确保美国在未来数十年继续引领全球航空。” FAA Dashboard Provides View into ATC Modernization | Aviation International News 二、击败天空中的间谍 2026年6月1日 虽然这听起来像是冷战时代间谍小说的情节，但现实是电子追踪器、窃听装置、微型摄像头、贿赂，甚至——打个比方——穿长风衣的神秘人物，已成为公务航空领域的重大隐患。 “在公务航空领域，我们通常面对高净值个人或高价值/高风险的敏感信息，因此间谍活动已成为比大多数人想象的更严重的问题，”反间谍公司ComSec总裁兼首席执行官J.D. LeaSure表示。“在飞机客舱内，敏感数据、知识产权和极度个人隐私高度集中。这一切对某些人来说都极具价值。” “最敏感的决策往往始于一次简单的对话，”Activion Defence Systems首席运营官兼行动总监Dean Cvetkoski补充道，该公司提供技术监视对策（TSCM）职场意识与培训服务。“如果对手能通过人力情报或隐蔽监视设备获取这些讨论内容，他们就能在不触碰网络的情况下获得情报。” 飞行部门可能已建立了完善的网络安全协议，并相信其飞机和乘客不会受到网络窃听或黑客攻击的威胁。但专家表示，这正是太多公务机运营商犯下的第一个错误。 网络犯罪和间谍活动可能有关联，但两者并非同一概念。正因如此，黑客入侵乘客手机或电子邮件，在当今间谍窃取情报的手段清单中排名靠后。 “间谍活动是指非法和不道德地获取个人或公司的数据、商业秘密或专有信息，”LeaSure表示，“任何对手能够获取、使其获得优势或竞争优势的东西。” 出于多种原因，公司数据被盗往往不会成为头条新闻。例如，此类事件可能削弱投资者对公司未来业务计划的信心。然而，美国联邦调查局（FBI）已强调知识产权盗窃委员会的持续估算，仅美国一国，因假冒、盗版和商业秘密盗窃造成的年度损失就高达2250亿至6000亿美元。 “与传统盗窃不同，间谍活动的设计目标是保持隐形。攻击者不希望受害者知道其信息已被窃取。他们希望长期安静地进行监听、观察和情报收集，”Cvetkoski表示。“董事会讨论、飞机客舱对话和高管行程计划所揭示的洞察，远比任何数据库更有价值。” Defeating Spies in the Sky | Aviation International News 三、GJC：尽管伊朗冲突持续，第一季度公务机市场保持强劲 2026年5月27日 据Global Jet Capital（GJC）最新市场简报，尽管地缘政治存在不确定性，公务机市场基本面保持健康，需求强劲，第一季度飞机出港量增加、原始设备制造商（OEM）积压订单增长、二手可售库存保持稳定。 此外，这家公务机融资机构对经济强劲的基本面持乐观态度，认为这将支撑行业全年持续健康发展。GJC指出，即使中东冲突持续，第一季度全球国内生产总值（GDP）仍保持了2.7%的稳健增长。 这为公务机出港量的广泛增长提供了背景，今年前三个月同比增长（YOY）3.8%。与此同时，第一季度公务机OEM积压订单同比增长19.3%，四家公布业绩的制造商订单总额达到571亿美元。 可售二手库存占机队总数的比例从去年同期的7.2%降至6.7%。蓝皮书价值上涨1.1%。然而，GJC也报告了新旧喷气式飞机合计交易的潜在逆风，交易额下降27.3%，但表示这可能反映了数据报告的时间差。 GJC指出，中东冲突引发的经济动荡导致布伦特原油价格暴涨106.5%，美国波动率指数（VIX）上升68.9%。即便如此，该机构补充称，“更广泛的经济基础依然稳固”，全球GDP实现增长。“展望未来，分析师预计，只要中东冲突态势或其对能源市场的影响没有实质性变化，全球经济将保持韧性。伴随稳健经济增长和由此产生的财富创造，2026年公务机市场应获得有力支撑。” 北美以4.3%的同比增长引领全球公务机出港量增长，世界其他地区合计增长2.5%。GJC指出，分数产权运营推动了这一增长。“这一强劲表现反映了过去五年公务航空用户群的持续扩张，”该机构表示。“在行业核心价值主张——人身安全、灵活性、生产力和舒适性——的支撑下，预计2026年飞行运营将保持稳定。” 至于OEM积压订单，除机队运营商外，私人用户也贡献了订单。近20%的增长是在四家公布第一季度业绩的制造商同时报告交付量增加的情况下实现的。这使得订单交付比保持在1:1以上。飞机交付周期仍维持在18至24个月区间。 针对新旧公务机市场交易额同比下降近30%，GJC表示，这一下滑发生在2025年底活跃期之后，当时交易额激增19.3%。至于第一季度结果，“这一下降反映了市场的真实趋势，包括持续的供应链和劳动力约束，”GJC表示。然而，该机构也警告称，“下降的大部分可能归因于官方数据报告的延迟。随着更多交易被报告，我们预计2026年第一季度结果将更符合历史趋势。” GJC: Business Jet Market Stays Strong in Q1 Despite Middle East Conflict | Aviation International News 四、NTSB聚焦湿滑跑道安全 2026年5月27日 美国国家运输安全委员会（NTSB）发布三项新的安全建议，呼吁美国联邦航空管理局（FAA）改进暴雨期间跑道状况的评估方式，警告称在现行评估系统下，飞行员面临更大的冲出跑道风险。 这些建议是在NTSB对2008年至2022年间11起湿滑跑道着陆后冲出跑道事故和事件进行调查后提出的。在其中9起冲出跑道事件中，跑道滑溜程度——即机轮制动摩擦系数——的测量不足，很可能源于中到大雨强度以及跑道上相应增加的积水深度。报告称，低跑道摩擦力在11起冲出跑道事件中的8起中被列为致因或促成因素。 NTSB建议FAA更新其跑道状况评估矩阵（RCAM），以考虑随着降雨强度增加机轮制动摩擦系数的渐进式下降。飞行员和签派员依赖该矩阵来确定在湿滑表面着陆后所需的停止距离。 建议还包括FAA应在航空气象报告中增加降雨强度描述词，“以识别可能大幅超过当前大雨阈值0.3英寸/小时的降雨强度”。在分析的6起冲出跑道事件中，降雨量测量值介于触发大雨标准的1.3倍至20倍之间。NTSB的第三项建议呼吁FAA在新降雨描述词确立后将其纳入跑道状况评估矩阵。 航空气象报告目前最高仅使用“大雨”作为描述词，使飞行员无法区分勉强达到阈值的降雨和可能达到该阈值20倍的降雨。报告建议了可能的新描述词，如“大雨+”或“大雨++”，使跑道状况评估矩阵能够在降雨加剧时分配更精细的跑道状况代码。 在报告引用的一项调查中，2019年佛罗里达州杰克逊维尔波音737冲出跑道事件，NTSB确定的致因部分包括“由于大雨和未刻槽跑道上的积水深度导致制动摩擦力极度损失，从而引发黏性滑水”。当时，降雨量测量值为“大雨”定义标准的2至8倍。 另一个案例涉及2016年德克萨斯州舒格兰巴航工业飞鸿300着陆冲出跑道事件，当时降雨记录为每小时4.2至6.0英寸，介于大雨定义标准的14至20倍。 NTSB结论指出，在极端降雨条件下，制动能力可能严重恶化至不应尝试着陆的程度。 NTSB Shines Spotlight on Runway Safety during Heavy Rain | Aviation International News 本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Luna，剪辑Jovie。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。

Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I’m Jovie, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we’re truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we’ll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese.Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let’s explore what’s making news in aviation today. 新闻1：https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-05-21/eve-evtol-advances-toward-transition-after-59-test-flights Eve eVTOL Advances Toward Transition After 59 Flights May 21, 2026 Eve Air Mobility has closed out a key phase of its eVTOL flight test campaign, accumulating 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 33 seconds of flight time across 59 uncrewed flights at Embraer’s test facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil. The hover and low-speed flights block focused on validating control laws, aerodynamic and load models, and propulsion performance. Testing progressed from below 15 knots to approximately 20 knots groundspeed, with the team adding simultaneous four-axis maneuvers as the envelope expanded. According to Eve, the aircraft logged more than 100 flight-test points during the phase, reached 215 feet agl, and flew for up to 3 minutes and 48 seconds in a single sortie. Eve said it also demonstrated autoland and a “simplified fly-by-wire mode” for the first time. The company described the simplified mode as a secondary layer of the flight control system that activates when the normal mode is unavailable. Noise levels came in as expected, while the propulsion and battery systems exceeded expectations, the company said. “Across 59 flights, we confirmed stable hover performance and predictable control behavior within the envelope, while expanding our understanding of loads, aerodynamics, propulsion, and energy management,” Eve CEO Johann Bordais said in a company statement. Ground tests are next, with the transition flights block expected to begin in July or August, when the prototype will attempt its first transitions between hover and wingborne cruise flight. “Completing hover and low speed testing gives us high confidence data to validate and refine our aerodynamic, propulsion, and load models,” said Marcelo Basile, Eve’s head of testing. “With planned ground tests next, we will be ready to begin transition flights, in which we validate the lifter-pusher synchronization before moving on to the cruise phase.” A crewed type-conforming prototype is expected to follow, with Eve and parent company Embraer engaged with both ANAC and the FAA on the certification path toward commercial operations. Eve has said certification and entry into service are now expected in 2028. 新闻2:https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-05-19/mexico-approves-hondajet-apmg-s-upgrade-program Mexico Approves HondaJet APMG S Upgrade Program May 19, 2026 Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency has approved the latest version of Honda Aircraft’s Advanced Performance Modification Group (APMG) upgrade for classic and earlier APMG-upgraded HondaJets based in the country. The APMG S package can be installed at Honda Aircraft’s headquarters service center in Greensboro, North Carolina, or any of the 21 authorized service centers, including Mexico-based Avemex. Performance enhancements with the APMG S upgrade include a 300-pound mtow increase to 10,700 pounds; the advanced steering augmentation system nosewheel mod for improved handling and crosswind capability; and Garmin avionics improvements with faster processing speed, TOLD management for computing V-speeds, climb/approach gradients, required runway length, and other features, as well as Garmin’s Flight Stream 510 for wireless flight plan transfer. Other modifications include removing wing fences and increasing the horizontal stabilizer’s span. Compared to the classic HondaJet, the APMG-modified jet requires 440 feet less required runway length, and it also has steep approach certification, according to Honda Aircraft. “We are excited to provide our customers in Mexico the opportunity to upgrade their aircraft with the advanced technology and performance of more recent iterations of the award-winning HondaJet,” said Amod Kelkar, senior v-p and chief commercial officer at Honda Aircraft. “We are pursuing additional international certifications and hope to expand availability of the APMG S upgrade package to more HondaJet customers around the world soon.” 新闻3:https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-05-19/jefferies-available-used-bizjet-inventories-decline Gefferies: Available Used Bizjet Inventory Dwindles MAY 19, 2026 The available used business jet inventory is down by 11% this month year over year (YOY) to 1,029, and by 12% over the last six months, according to the latest report from analyst Jefferies. Citing its own data and analysis, along with that of Amstat, Jefferies further noted that the inventory is down by 37% when counting only younger jets—those less than seven years out of production. However, both the overall and young inventories did tick up from April by 1% and 7%, respectively. Driving the YOY inventory decline were available heavy jets, down by 26%. Available used light jets dipped by 8% and midsize by 5%. As a result, pricing is up by 4% YOY, even if softened by 2% from April. Considering just the younger models, available inventory remains in the historically low range of 2.1% of the overall fleet. By manufacturer product lines, young Gulfstream model availability is down to 35 units, dropping 43% YOY as a result of a contraction in G650s on the market (nine units in May versus 28 a year ago). Similarly, available Bombardier fleets were down 41% to 37 units with fewer Globals and Learjets for sale. Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation line accounted for 44 units for sale, down 40%, and available Embraer units decreased by 28% to 29 aircraft. Dassault Aviation’s Falcon inventory slid by 23% to 17 units. These declines are noted in average list prices, with Citations increasing 8% YOY and Falcons by 7.4%. Gulfstream model pricing ticked up 3%, while Bombardier aircraft list pricing is up 1.5% overall. 新闻4：https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2026-05-15/eu-rules-risk-energy-intensive-saf-production-strategies EU Rules Risk Energy-intensive SAF Production Strategies May 15, 2026 A report from Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology has cautioned that under existing European Union (EU) rules, fossil-free aviation fuels may become more expensive and energy-intensive. After analysing different methods for producing synthetic methanol, the study published this week concluded that regulatory bias risks ‘locking in’ less resource-efficient manufacturing methods. According to the study, biomass gasification costs around €820 ($952) a tonne with an energy efficiency of around 46%. Combustion with carbon capture (with or without simultaneous energy production) costs around €1,055 and €1,495 respectively, offering a lower efficiency of approximately 37%. While Chalmers University argues that gasification can use residual material more efficiently, limited biomass feedstocks are at risk of being diverted elsewhere. According to co-author Henrik Thunman, the study “highlights a structural issue in EU energy and industrial policy” where “regulation risks working against its own objectives.” Although minimal commercial SAF is currently produced via gasification, it is expected to account for some 35 percent of all aviation fuel in the EU by 2050. The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That’s all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Jovie. 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欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Jovie，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。 新闻1：https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-05-21/eve-evtol-advances-toward-transition-after-59-test-flight Eve eVTOL 完成59次飞行，向过渡飞行阶段稳步迈进 2026年5月21日 Eve Air Mobility 已完成其 eVTOL 飞行测试项目中的一个关键阶段。在位于巴西加维昂·佩肖托的 Embraer 测试设施中，该公司累计完成了 59 次无人飞行，总飞行时间达到 2 小时 27 分 33 秒。本阶段的悬停与低速飞行测试，主要聚焦于验证飞控律、空气动力与载荷模型，以及推进系统性能。随着测试包线逐步扩大，飞行速度从低于 15 节提升至约 20 节地速，团队还增加了四轴同时机动测试。根据 Eve 的说法，该飞行器在这一阶段累计完成了超过 100 个飞行测试点，最高飞至距地面 215 英尺，并在单次飞行中最长持续飞行了 3 分 48 秒。Eve 表示，飞行器还首次演示 了自动着陆以及一种“简化电传飞控模式”。公司将这种简化模式描述为飞控系统中的第二层控制逻辑，当正常模式不可用时会自动启用。公司表示，噪音水平符合预期，而推进系统与电池系统的表现则超出了预期。Eve 首席执行官 Johann Bordais 在公司声明中表示：“在 59 次飞行中，我们确认了飞行器在悬停状态下的稳定性能，以及在当前飞行包线内可预测的控制特性。同时，我们也进一步加深了对载荷、空气动力、推进系统以及能源管理的理解。”下一阶段将进行地面测试，而“过渡飞行”阶段预计将在 7 月或 8 月启动。届时，这架原型机将尝试首次在悬停模式与固定翼巡航飞行模式之间进行转换。Eve 测试负责人 Marcelo Basile 表示：“完成悬停与低速测试后，我们已经获得了高可信度的数据，可用于验证并优化我们的空气动力、推进以及载荷模型。接下来完成计划中的地面测试后，我们就将准备开始过渡飞行测试，在这一阶段中，我们将验证升力旋翼与推进螺旋桨之间的协同控制，然后再进入巡航飞行阶段。”未来还将推出一架符合型号认证标准的载人原型机。目前，Eve 与其母公司 Embraer 正在与巴西国家民航局以及美国联邦航空管理局合作推进适航认证工作，以实现商业化运营。Eve 此前曾表示，适航认证以及正式投入运营目前预计将在 2028 年实现。 新闻2:https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-05-19/mexico-approves-hondajet-apmg-s-upgrade-program 墨西哥批准本田Jet APMG S 升级计划 2026年5月19日 墨西哥联邦民航局已批准本田飞机公司最新版 APMG 高性能升级方案，可用于墨西哥境内的经典版 HondaJet，以及此前已经完成早期 APMG 升级的机型。这套升级方案可在本田飞机公司位于美国北卡罗来纳州格林斯伯勒的总部服务中心安装，也可以在全球 21 家授权服务中心进行升级，其中包括墨西哥的 Avemex。升级后的主要性能提升包括：最大起飞重量增加 300 磅，达到 10,700 磅；升级先进前轮转向辅助系统，以提升飞机地面操控能力以及侧风条件下的运行性能；同时升级佳明航电系统，提高整体数据处理速度。新的航电系统还加入了起飞与着陆性能数据管理功能，可自动计算起飞决断速度、爬升与进近梯度、所需跑道长度等关键飞行数据。此外，飞机还新增无线飞行计划传输功能。其他改装内容还包括取消机翼翼刀设计，以及增加水平尾翼翼展。本田飞机公司表示，相比经典版 HondaJet，完成升级后的飞机所需跑道长度缩短了 440 英尺，同时还获得了大下滑角进近认证。本田飞机公司高级副总裁兼首席商务官阿莫德·凯尔卡表示：“我们非常高兴能够让墨西哥客户有机会，通过升级方案，使他们的飞机获得更新一代 HondaJet 所具备的先进技术与性能。”“目前我们也正在推进更多国际适航认证，希望未来能将这套升级方案推广给全球更多 HondaJet 用户。” 新闻3:https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-05-19/jefferies-available-used-bizjet-inventories-decline 杰富瑞：二手公务机可用库存正在减少 2026年5月19日 杰富瑞集团在最新行业分析报告中指出，本月二手公务机的可用库存同比下降了11%，降至1,029架；过去六个月则下降了12%。该报告结合了其自身的数据分析以及Amstat的数据指出，如果仅统计较新的喷气式飞机（即出厂不足7年的机型），库存量同比下降了37%。不过，无论是整体库存还是新机库存，相较于4月份均出现了小幅回升，环比分别增长了1%和7%。推动今年库存同比下滑的主要原因是大型公务机，其可用数量同比下降了26%。 此外，二手轻型公务机和中型公务机的可用库存也分别下跌了8%和5%。受此影响，尽管价格相比4月份软化了2%，但同比去年仍上涨了4%。若仅看较新的机型，目前的可用库存占整个机队的比例仅为2.1%，依然处于历史低位区间。从各制造商的产品线来看，湾流（Gulfstream）较新型号的可用库存降至35架，由于市场上在售的G650数量大幅收缩（今年5月仅有9架，而去年同期为28架），导致同比骤降43%。庞巴迪（Bombardier）在售机队同样减少了41%，降至37架，主要原因是Global系列和Learjet系列的在售数量减少。德事隆航空（Textron Aviation）旗下的赛斯纳奖状（Cessna Citation）系列有44架待售，同比下降40%；巴西航空工业（Embraer）可用库存减少了28%，降至29架；达索航空（Dassault Aviation）猎鹰（Falcon）系列的库存下滑了23%，降至17架。这些库存的下降也反映在了平均挂牌价的上涨上：赛斯纳奖状飞机的价格同比上涨了8%，猎鹰系列上涨了7.4%。湾流机型的价格小幅上扬了3%，而庞巴迪飞机的整体挂牌价则上涨了1.5%。 新闻4：https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2026-05-15/eu-rules-risk-energy-intensive-saf-production-strategies 欧盟法规恐将导致高能耗的 SAF 生产策略 2026年5月15日 瑞典查尔姆斯理工大学发布的一份报告警告称，在现行的欧盟规则下，无化石航空燃料可能会变得愈发昂贵且更加耗能。该研究于本周发表，在分析了多种合成甲醇的生产方法后得出结论：监管层面的倾向性风险会导致行业“锁定”那些资源利用效率较低的生产方式。根据该研究显示，生物质气化法的成本约为每吨820欧元（约合952美元），能源效率约为46%。而采用燃烧结合碳捕集技术（无论是否同时进行能源生产），成本分别约为1,055欧元和1,495欧元，其效率则相对较低，仅约37%。查尔姆斯理工大学认为，虽然气化法能够更高效地利用残余材料，但有限的生物质原料面临着被分流到其他用途的风险。该研究的合著者亨里克·图恩曼表示，这项研究“凸显了欧盟能源与工业政策中的一个结构性问题”，即“相关法规可能正在与其自身的目标背道而驰”。尽管目前通过气化法商业化生产的可持续航空燃料（SAF）微乎其微，但预计到2050年，该方法将占据欧盟航空燃料总量的约35%。 本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Jovie，剪辑Priscilla。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。

Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I’m Jovie, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we’re truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we’ll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let’s explore what’s making news in aviation today. 新闻1：https://www.cannews.com.cn/chanye/2026/05-06/3Dlo86br.html Domestic C909 Aircraft Surpasses One Million Safe Operation Hours May 6, 2026 The domestically-made C909 aircraft has exceeded one million hours of safe operation of April 30. The C909 is a medium and short-range turbofan regional airliner independently developed by China in line with international airworthiness standards and with independent intellectual property rights. It can carry 78 to 97 passengers with a range of 2,225 to 3,700 kilometers, and made its maiden flight on June 28, 2016. It performs well on short and narrow runways, at high-temperature and high-altitude airports, and has strong crosswind resistance. By December 2025, it has operated over 700 routes, carrying tens of thousands of passengers daily and connecting more than 100 cities, achieving a key breakthrough in the commercial operation of domestic jet aircraft. The C909 is expanding rapidly in Southeast Asia. Lion Air Group’s TransNusa, Lao Airlines and VietJet Air have put it into service, opening nearly 20 routes covering more than 20 cities. TransNusa now has a fleet of five C909 aircraft, carrying over 430,000 passengers safely with an on-time rate above 90 percent, setting a record daily aircraft utilization of 15.88 hours. It has launched direct international routes from Manado to Guangzhou, Shanghai Pudong and Shenzhen. The Manado-Guangzhou route of about 2,700 kilometers is the longest international direct flight record of the C909. The development of the C909 has helped China master core technologies in jet aircraft design, manufacturing, operation and maintenance, international airworthiness and extreme environment adaptation. It has completed the whole industrial process of jet airliner development and operation, filling the domestic gap and laying a solid foundation for the development of China’s large aircraft industry. 新闻2：https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-05-04/aviation-coalition-aims-rein-slackline-hazards Aviation Coalition Aims To Rein in Slackline Hazards May 5, 2026 Striking obstacles at low altitude ranks among the biggest safety risks for helicopter operations. On January 2, a fatal helicopter crash happened near Superior, Arizona in the United States, when the aircraft hit a slackline strung across a canyon. Following the deadly accident, VAI (Vertical Aviation International), AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) and the National Agricultural Aviation Association have formed an aviation coalition. They are calling on the FAA to revise procedures to better identify slackline hazards and deliver timely alerts to pilots. Slacklining is a sport in which people walk along a flat webbed strap. The slackline in this accident was set up 600 feet above the ground across the canyon, fitted with a backup safety rope for participants. Windsocks and LED lights were also fixed on a signal line to mark the exact position of the slackline. A formal NOTAM with key safety information was issued on time as required. However, aviation professionals point out the accident pilot most likely never viewed the notice. The NOTAM only used Superior Municipal Airport as the location code. Pilots could easily miss it without targeted airport or route NOTAM search, and no relevant results could be found from nearby private departure airports. The notice could only be retrieved by manual airport input or route planning functions. The aviation coalition has sent a letter to the FAA Administrator, requesting a review of current slackline notification practices. It also calls for improved NOTAM presentation with graphic map displays on digital devices and avionics, plus enhanced public outreach and compliance supervision for new hazards in navigable airspace. Official FAA data shows low-altitude object strikes are one of the most deadly and recurring accident causes for helicopters. Such incidents account for 15 percent of fatal Part 91 helicopter accidents, 40 percent of Part 133 fatal crashes and 73 percent of fatal Part 137 accidents. Industry leaders stress low-altitude object collision remains a persistent lethal threat to helicopter operations. The coalition hopes to draw lessons from the Arizona crash, cooperate with regulators and the industry, and take proactive safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in advance. 新闻3：https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-04-22/bizjet-maintenance-market-forecast-hit-104b-2032 Bizjet Maintenance Market Forecast To Hit $10.4B by 2032 May 4, 2026 Driven by aging fleets and technological advances, the global business jet maintenance market is on a steady upward track. Allied Market Research forecasts the market will reach 10.4 billion US dollars by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5 percent, up from 6.7 billion dollars in 2022. Fleet expansion, routine maintenance needs for aging aircraft, and upgrades in avionics and composite systems are the key growth drivers. North America takes the largest market share, supported by its massive business jet fleet, sound regulatory rules and mature certified maintenance networks. The Asia Pacific region grows the fastest at an annual rate of 4.9 percent, fueled by booming business aviation in China, India and Southeast Asia. Rising high-net-worth populations and aviation infrastructure investment keep expanding the fleet and boosting long-term maintenance demand. Heavy jets lead maintenance spending due to complex systems, long flight hours and high overhaul costs, with strong demand for engine, avionics and cabin system upkeep in ultra-long-range operations. Base maintenance including heavy checks and structural overhauls dominates the market, while line maintenance grows with higher aircraft utilization. Engine maintenance tops all segments in revenue. Cabin maintenance spending keeps rising as operators upgrade interiors, connectivity facilities and seats to improve passenger experience and aircraft residual value. Technology innovations such as avionics upgrades, software updates and data-driven predictive maintenance bring new opportunities. Composite airframe materials also create extra repair and service demands. Europe maintains a solid market share, while Latin America, the Middle East and Africa emerge as promising growth markets. Major players include Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer and Gulfstream, offering customized service programs to help operators manage maintenance budgets. 新闻4：https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-05-04/flight-time-limitations-pose-new-cost-threat-charter Flight Time Limitations Pose New Cost Threat for Charter Operators May 4, 2026 Europe’s charter operators are confronted with revised pilot flight time limitations issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Apart from taxes, airport access fees and decarbonization expenses, the new rules taking effect in 2027 will bring an extra cost burden to the industry. Industry insiders say the updated regulations impose stricter requirements on rest periods during and after flights, placing heavy pressure on charter companies. They call on the aviation sector to respond to strong lobbying from commercial pilot unions. Tailored for business aviation, the new rules will force operators of ultra-long-range jets such as the Dassault Falcon 10X to hire more pilots and arrange longer mandatory rest intervals between missions. Under the new standards, a 2-day trip from Europe to New York requires 3 days of subsequent rest, while a flight to Los Angeles needs 5 days off duty. The rules are regarded as unreasonable and confusing. They even set extra rest requirements based on whether schedule changes are notified by email or instant messaging apps. The business aviation community has long appealed for flight time rules suited to its own operational model, rather than copying those of scheduled airlines. Modern long-range jets offer much better comfort for pilots, and new technology has greatly cut workload, yet the new regulations fail to take these factors into account. It is predicted that long-haul missions of around 15 hours may need 3 or even 4 crew members, which will substantially raise overall charter operation costs. The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That’s all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Jovie. Sound Edited by Priscilla. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. See you soon.

欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Jovie，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。 新闻1：https://www.cannews.com.cn/chanye/2026/05-06/3Dlo86br.html 国产C909飞机安全运行突破100万小时 2026年5月6日 截至4月30日，国产C909飞机安全运行时长突破100万小时。 C909是我国按国际适航标准自主研制、拥有自主知识产权的中短程涡扇支线客机，可载客78至97人，航程2225公里至3700公里，2016年6月28日完成首飞。机型适配短窄跑道、高温高原机场起降，抗侧风性能表现优异。截至2025年12月，已运营700多条航线，每日运送数万旅客，连通100座城市，实现国产喷气飞机商业运营重要突破。 目前C909稳步开拓东南亚海外市场，印尼翎亚航空、老挝航空、越南越捷航空已投入运营，累计开通近20条航线，通航20余座城市。其中翎亚航空C909机队达5架，累计安全运送旅客超43万人次，航班准点率超90%，单机日利用率创下15.88小时历史新高。该航司还开通美娜多直飞广州、上海浦东、深圳国际航线，美娜多至广州约2700公里，创下C909最长国际直飞航班纪录。 依托C909研制，我国攻克喷气客机设计制造、运维保障、国际适航及极端环境运营关键技术，完整走完喷气客机研发生产交付运营全流程，填补行业空白，为国家大飞机事业发展夯实基础。 新闻2：https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-05-04/aviation-coalition-aims-rein-slackline-hazards 航空联盟拟管控扁带低空飞行安全隐患 2026年5月5日 低空撞击障碍物，是直升机飞行运行面临的重大安全风险之一。今年1月2日，美国亚利桑那州苏佩里尔附近一处峡谷上空，一架直升机因撞上横跨峡谷的扁带发生致命坠机事故。事故发生后，美国直升机国际协会、航空器拥有者及驾驶员协会，联合全国农业航空协会牵头组建航空联盟，呼吁美国联邦航空管理局修订相关流程，完善扁带障碍物风险识别机制，并及时向飞行员发布危险警示信息。 扁带运动是参与者在编织绳带上行走的极限运动。本次涉事扁带架设高度达离地600英尺，横跨峡谷，主线配有备用防护绳，参与者会连接备用绳以防坠落。现场还在专用警示绳上布设多只风向袋与LED警示灯，用于标示扁带位置。 相关扁带障碍物已按规定及时发布航行通告，包含重要安全提示。但业内专业人士分析认为，涉事飞行员极有可能并未查阅到这份航行通告。原因在于该通告仅标注苏佩里尔市政机场代码作为定位标识，飞行员若未专门检索该机场通告，也未进行航线通告查询，就会完全遗漏风险提示，从邻近私人出发机场检索也无法查到相关信息，只能手动输入途经机场或使用航线规划功能才能调取。 航空联盟已致函美国联邦航空管理局局长，要求当局重新审视现行扁带障碍物通告发布规则，优化航行通告发布形式，增设航电设备电子地图图形标注，同时加强可航行空域内新增障碍物的安全宣传与合规监管力度。 官方数据显示，低空飞行撞击障碍物，是直升机事故中致死率极高的高发类型。在通用航空91部直升机致命事故中，低空撞物占比达15%；在133部和137部直升机致命事故中，占比更是分别高达40%和73%。业内表示，低空障碍物撞击始终是直升机运营最顽固、最致命的安全威胁之一，此次诉求旨在吸取事故教训，联动行业与监管部门前置防控风险，避免同类悲剧再次发生。 新闻3：https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-04-22/bizjet-maintenance-market-forecast-hit-104b-2032 公务机维修市场2032年规模将达104亿美元 2026年5月4日 受机队老化与技术升级推动，全球公务机维修市场保持稳步增长。市场研究机构发布报告显示，到2032年，全球公务机维修市场规模将达到104亿美元，从2022年67亿美元的基数起步，年均复合增长率为4.5%。 机队规模扩张、老旧飞机定检需求增加，以及航电与复合材料系统迭代升级，共同拉动维修市场需求。从区域格局来看，北美凭借全球最大公务机存量、成熟监管体系与完善的维修服务网络，占据市场最大份额。亚太地区受中国、印度及东南亚公务航空发展带动，以年均百分之四点九的增速领跑全球，高净值人群增长与航空基建投入持续扩容公务机队，催生后续维修需求。 机型方面，大型公务机因系统复杂、飞行时长更长、大修成本更高，维修支出占比最高；跨洋远程飞行对发动机、航电及客舱系统维修需求尤为旺盛。维修业务以基地级大修检修、结构翻新和部件更换为主，航线日常巡检与小修业务也随飞机利用率提升稳步增长。 细分领域中，发动机维修营收占比最高，客舱翻新与设备升级需求也持续上升。大数据预测性维修、航电软件升级、机身复合材料维修等新技术，为服务商带来全新业务机遇。欧洲依托远程重型公务机运营与原厂服务布局，稳居重要市场地位；拉美、中东及非洲作为新兴市场，具备长期增长潜力。空客、波音、庞巴迪、达索、巴航工业等企业为行业主要参与者，纷纷推出定制化维保项目，助力运营商管控维修成本。 新闻4：https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-05-04/flight-time-limitations-pose-new-cost-threat-charter 飞行时长限制新规给包机运营商带来新增成本压力 2026年5月4日 欧洲包机运营商正面临欧洲航空安全局修订的飞行员飞行时长限制新规。除税费、机场准入及碳中和相关成本外，这项将于2027年正式实施的新规，将成为行业新的成本负担。 业内人士表示，新版监管文件对机组执勤期间及飞行结束后的休息时间提出更严苛要求，将给包机运营企业带来巨大压力，并呼吁行业联合应对民航飞行员工会的游说影响。 新规专门针对公务航空领域制定，对于达索猎鹰10X等超远程公务机运营商而言，意味着需要聘用更多飞行员，同时拉长航班间强制休息间隔。按照新规，从欧洲飞往纽约执行2日行程，后续需停飞休息3天；飞往洛杉矶则要休息5天。 业内认为新规条款设置不合理、要求繁琐费解，甚至会根据航班变动通知是通过邮件还是社交软件发送，额外增设休息时长。公务航空行业一直呼吁，飞行时长限制规则应贴合自身运营特点，而非照搬定期民航航班标准。 新款远程公务机座舱舒适度大幅提升，新技术也有效降低飞行员工作负荷，但新规并未对此予以考量。业内预判，未来15小时左右的长途航线，可能需要配置3名甚至4名飞行员执飞，将进一步推高包机运营成本。 本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Jovie，剪辑Priscilla。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。

Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I'm Luna, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you're a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we're truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we'll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese.Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let's explore what's making news in aviation today. 1. Titan Aviation Fuels: Europe Facing Fuel Shortages By CURT EPSTEIN • Business Aviation Services Editor April 22, 2026 With the world’s petroleum markets still roiled by the Iran war, Titan Aviation Fuels is noting growing jet-A supply challenges across Europe. A large percentage of the region’s jet fuel is imported as a refined product from the Middle East, transported by tanker via maritime routes that are now unstable. Speaking this week at Aero Friedrichshafen, Titan international fuel division CEO Daniel Coetzer described a period of “significant market strain.” He added, “Right now, the biggest concern across the industry is simple: availability. Suppliers are under real pressure to deliver on contracts that, in some cases, are no longer feasible given current market conditions.” He noted that shortages are already being experienced in some areas, and with the European summer peak approaching, the situation could become “significantly more challenging.” Despite these disruptions, Titan has maintained consistent deliveries to its customers and is leveraging new technologies such as AI to optimize its international supply network and identify disruptions before they affect customers. For the company, that also means a continued effort to introduce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into the market, in response to the ReFuelEU Aviation regulations and accompanying SAF mandates. “After a difficult start, we’re now seeing better alignment across the industry,” Coetzer explained. “There is broader acceptance of the 2% SAF mandate, even at airports where SAF is not physically available in the fuel supply.” While administrative complexity—particularly with regard to compliance— remains an issue, Coetzer expects more progress as reporting processes become more standardized. To that end, Titan has developed an internal application process to manage SAF credit certificates, with the goal of simplifying compliance and improving transparency. “This is a defining moment for aviation fuel supply in Europe,” Coetzer added. “There are real challenges ahead, but also an opportunity to build a more resilient and sustainable system.” Titan Aviation Fuels: Europe Facing Fuel Shortages | Aviation International News 2. Vertical Achieves Full Piloted eVTOL Aircraft Transition By CHARLOTTE BAILEY • Writer April 17, 2026 Vertical Aerospace this week performed its first full transition flight, with its prototype eVTOL combining vertical take-off and landing elements with forward flight in a single mission. This precedes the next stage of certification testing and an upcoming critical design review. During the so-called ‘two-way’ transition flight, achieved on April 14, the test aircraft took off vertically before moving to forward wingborne cruise. It then landed vertically. This, believes the Bristol-based developer, makes it the “second company globally to complete a two-way piloted transition flight in a full-scale tiltrotor eVTOL.” In April 2025, California-based Joby became the first eVTOL to complete a full transition with a pilot on board. However, Vertical CEO Stuart Simpson believes the UK developer’s test flight – performed under the supervision of the UK Civil Aviation Authority - was achieved “under more rigorous regulatory oversight than anyone else in the category.” Additionally, no other European developer has yet achieved full piloted transition. The achievement builds on Vertical’s April 6 flight testing milestone, where the UK-based company announced it had taken off vertically and moved into fully wingborne flight. It then landed conventionally on Kemble’s runway. At the time, Vertical Aerospace chief engineer David King described the flight as “a pivotal technical proof point on our path to two-way transition.” The most recent test marks the culmination of a structured flight campaign that has seen the prototype fleet move progressively through tethered hover, thrustborne flight, wingborne flight and a final full transition. Vertical explained it is now moving onto the next stage of certification testing, with a critical design review to finalise the aircraft’s design before seven pre-production units are assembled in the UK. Certification is expected in 2028. Vertical eVTOL Prototype Achieves Full Two-way Piloted Transition Flight | Aviation International News 3.Bizjet Incursion Triggers Air France Rejected Takeoff By AMY WILDER • Writer April 15, 2026 The FAA is investigating a runway incursion at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) after air traffic controllers canceled takeoff clearance for an Air France flight when a business jet entered the runway without authorization. The April 8 incident involving Air France Flight 25 occurred around 6:15 p.m. local time as the Boeing 777-328ER accelerated for departure to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (LFPG), according to NBC Los Angeles. A Gulfstream G650ER that had just landed crossed Runway 24L, placing the business jet directly in the path of the departing Air France aircraft. Air traffic controllers had instructed the Gulfstream pilot to hold short of Runway 24L after landing, and the pilot acknowledged the instruction, according to ATC recordings. However, the business jet proceeded to cross the line. Runway warning lights alerted the Air France crew to the incursion, and the pilots immediately rejected the takeoff, according to NBC4. Controllers canceled the takeoff clearance after the Gulfstream crossed onto the runway. The Air France crew brought the aircraft to a safe stop, held position for approximately 10 minutes, then departed successfully with a slight delay. No injuries were reported. Hours after this incident, a Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 was forced to abort its takeoff at KLAX when service vehicles entered the runway area. No injuries were reported, and the FAA is also investigating that incident. The back-to-back incidents at one of the nation’s busiest airports come amid heightened scrutiny of runway safety following a fatal collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on March 22. An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 struck an aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle during landing, killing both pilots and injuring dozens of passengers and firefighters. According to FAA data, U.S. runway incursions have hovered around 1,700 annually for the past six years. While most incidents fall under Category C or D—where there is ample time to avoid collision or no immediate safety impact—a growing number of Category A and B events, where collision was narrowly avoided or risked, have captured national attention. The FAA has deployed tools, including the Surface Awareness Initiative, which offers real-time situational awareness to controllers at busy airports. Manufacturers such as Garmin, Honeywell, and Collins Aerospace have also introduced enhanced cockpit-based surface alert systems that issue real-time warnings to pilots of potential conflicts during taxi and takeoff operations. Air France Boeing 777 Aborts Takeoff after Gulfstream Crosses LAX Runway | Aviation International News 4.Airbus Firefighting System Networks Variety of Vehicles By MATT THURBER • Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2026 Airbus is taking on the challenging problem of forest firefighting with a combination of interconnected aerial and ground assets, in an effort to improve water drop accuracy and reduce the time between detection and extinguishment of the fire. This effort is “in line with Airbus’ commitment to decarbonization and tackling the growing global challenge posed by forest fires,” according to the company. At the Garrigues military camp in Nîmes, France, Airbus and its partners tested scenarios that were developed with Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours (SDIS) and Entente Valabre. The latter is a public body, which the French Ministry of the Interior has tasked to provide training and assess forest firefighting equipment. The trial included Airbus’ H130 FlightLab helicopter, an ATR 72 test airplane, a Cirrus SR20, four drones, and three SDIS trucks for collecting and processing data. Two of the drones and the SR20 captured images and infrared footage of the fire area and sent it to Airbus servers connected to a truck-based command center. All of these assets were connected via Airbus’ Agnet mission-critical communication system, which was in turn connected to a local private mobile network bubble deployed by Airbus. After analyzing the images, then geolocating them and merging them with other captured data, an AI-based processing system examined the terrain, wind strength and direction measured by a drone, and the location of firefighters on the ground. It then “produced a comprehensive view of the tactical situation on the ground and in the air, and enabled flight paths and water drop points to be transmitted to the helicopter equipped with a precision water drop assistance system and to the ATR 72, which was simulating a water bomber,” according to Airbus. “This initial trial marks a significant milestone in Airbus’ efforts to develop a test environment and a comprehensive ecosystem for combating forest fires.” Airbus Firefighting System Networks Aircraft, Drones, and Vehicles | Aviation International News 5. Middle East Tensions Drive Jet Fuel Costs Higher; Xiamen Airlines Raises Domestic Fuel Surcharges Source: Xiamen Airlines April 1, 2026 Amid sustained geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, global jet fuel supply chains remain under pressure, with spot jet fuel prices rising markedly. Fuel costs typically account for 30% to 40% of total airline operating costs. The pass-through of such cost pressures to the passenger market via the fuel surcharge mechanism is standard industry practice. Against this market backdrop, Xiamen Airlines Co., Ltd. issued a notice on April 1, announcing a comprehensive adjustment to fuel surcharge standards for domestic route passenger transport, effective from 00:00 on April 5, 2026, based on ticket issuance time. For routes of 800 kilometers (inclusive) and below, the fuel surcharge is raised from RMB 10 to RMB 60 per passenger, an increase of RMB 50, representing a 500% rise. For routes above 800 kilometers, the surcharge is raised from RMB 20 to RMB 120 per passenger, an increase of RMB 100, also representing a 500% rise. Special passenger categories, including children, disabled servicemen, and disabled people's police, are subject to a 50% reduction, with fractional amounts below RMB 10 truncated. Specifically, for routes of 800 kilometers (inclusive) and below, the surcharge is RMB 30 per passenger; for routes above 800 kilometers, RMB 60 per passenger. Infants ticketed at 10% of the applicable adult full fare remain exempt from fuel surcharges. International ticket fuel surcharges are calculated based on system-generated results, with no unified adjustment applied. Notably, fuel surcharges are determined by the original ticket issuance date; no refund or additional collection applies upon ticket reissue. https://www.xiamenair.com/brandnew_CN/about/business-notice/notice2026040197846.html The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That's all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Luna. Sound Edited by Jovie. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. 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欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Luna，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。 一、Titan Aviation Fuels：欧洲面临航煤供应短缺 作者：Curt Epstein（公务航空服务编辑） 2026年4月22日 随着伊朗战争持续冲击全球石油市场，Titan Aviation Fuels指出欧洲Jet-A航煤供应挑战日益严峻。该地区大部分航煤以成品油形式从中东进口，经油轮通过目前不稳定的海运航线运输。 Titan国际燃油部门首席执行官Daniel Coetzer本周在腓特烈港航空展上表示，当前正处于“市场场严重承压期”。他补充道：“目前业界最大的担忧很简单：可获得性。供应商承受着切实压力，需要履行合同，而在当前市场条件下，部分合同已无法执行。” 他指出，部分地区已出现短缺，随着欧洲夏季高峰临近，形势可能“显著更加严峻”。 尽管面临这些扰动，Titan仍保持对客户的一致交付，并利用人工智能（AI）等新技术优化其国际供应网络，在扰动影响客户前识别风险。 对公司而言，这也意味着持续努力将可持续航空燃料（SAF）引入市场，以响应ReFuelEU航空法规及配套的SAF强制要求。 “经过艰难的开局，我们现在看到业界共识正在增强，”Coetzer解释道。“业界对2% SAF强制要求的接受度更为广泛，即使在SAF尚未实际进入机场燃油供应体系的情况下也是如此。” 虽然行政复杂性——特别是合规方面——仍是问题，Coetzer预计随着报告流程日益标准化，进展将更为顺畅。为此，Titan已开发内部应用系统管理SAF信用证书，旨在简化合规并提升透明度。 “这是欧洲航空燃油供应的决定性时刻，”Coetzer补充道。“前路确有挑战，但也存在构建更具韧性和可持续性的体系之机遇。” Titan Aviation Fuels: Europe Facing Fuel Shortages | Aviation International News 二、Vertical完成全尺寸有人驾驶eVTOL完整转换飞行 作者：Charlotte Bailey（撰稿人） 2026年4月17日 Vertical Aerospace本周完成了首次完整转换飞行，其eVTOL原型机在同一任务中结合了垂直起降与前飞阶段。这标志着型号合格审定测试下一阶段及即将进行的关键设计评审的前期准备。 此次所谓“双向”转换飞行于4月14日完成，验证机垂直起飞后转入机翼承载前飞巡航，最终垂直着陆。这家总部位于英国布里斯托尔的开发商认为，这使其成为全球第二家完成全尺寸倾转旋翼eVTOL双向有人驾驶转换飞行的企业。 2025年4月，总部位于加利福尼亚的Joby成为首家完成有人驾驶完整转换飞行的eVTOL企业。然而，Vertical首席执行官Stuart Simpson认为，该公司在英国民航局（CAA）监督下完成的试飞“是在比该类别任何其他企业更为严格的监管审查下实现的”。此外，尚无其他欧洲开发商完成完整有人驾驶转换飞行。 这一成就建立在Vertical于4月6日取得的飞行测试里程碑基础之上。当时这家英国公司宣布其验证机垂直起飞后转入全机翼承载飞行，随后在肯布尔机场跑道常规着陆。Vertical Aerospace总工程师David King当时将此次飞行描述为“迈向双向转换的关键技术验证节点”。 最新测试标志着结构化飞行试验的收官：验证机队逐步完成了系留悬停、推力承载飞行、机翼承载飞行，最终实现完整转换。Vertical表示，公司现正推进型号合格审定测试下一阶段，即将开展关键设计评审以最终确定飞机设计，随后在英国组装七架预生产型飞机。预计2028年取得型号合格证。 Vertical eVTOL Prototype Achieves Full Two-way Piloted Transition Flight | Aviation International News 三、公务机跑道侵入导致法航中断起飞 作者：Amy Wilder（撰稿人） 2026年4月15日 美国联邦航空管理局（FAA）正在调查洛杉矶国际机场（KLAX）发生的一起跑道侵入事件。当时空中交通管制员取消了法航航班的起飞许可，原因是一架公务机未经授权进入跑道。 据NBC洛杉矶报道，涉及法航25号航班的事件发生于当地时间4月8日晚6:15左右，当时这架波音777-328ER正加速准备飞往巴黎戴高乐机场（LFPG）。一架刚着陆的湾流G650ER穿越24L跑道，将该公务机置于正在离场的法航飞机正前方。 据空中交通管制录音显示，管制员曾指令湾流飞行员着陆后在24L跑道外等待，飞行员也已确认该指令。然而，该公务机仍继续越线。 据NBC4报道，跑道警戒灯向法航机组告警跑道侵入，飞行员立即执行中断起飞。在湾流进入跑道后，管制员取消了起飞许可。法航机组将飞机安全停住，保持位置约10分钟后，航班稍有延误后成功离场。事故未造成人员伤亡。 数小时后，一架边疆航空（Frontier Airlines）空客A321在KLAX被迫中断起飞，原因是有勤务车辆进入跑道区域。该事件同样未造成人员伤亡，FAA亦在调查中。 这两起连续发生的事件正值全国最繁忙机场之一，而此时跑道安全正受到高度关注——此前3月22日纽约拉瓜迪亚机场发生致命碰撞事故，一架加拿大航空快运CRJ-900着陆时与航空救援消防车辆相撞，导致两名飞行员死亡，数十名乘客和消防员受伤。 据FAA数据，美国跑道侵入事件过去六年来每年维持在约1700起。虽然大多数事件属于C类或D类——有充足时间避免碰撞或无即时安全影响——但A类和B类事件（险些发生碰撞或存在碰撞风险）数量不断上升，已引发全国关注。 FAA已部署包括“场面感知倡议”在内的工具，为繁忙机场管制员提供实时态势感知。佳明（Garmin）、霍尼韦尔（Honeywell）和柯林斯宇航（Collins Aerospace）等制造商也推出了增强型驾驶舱场面告警系统，在滑行和起飞阶段向飞行员实时发出潜在冲突告警。 Air France Boeing 777 Aborts Takeoff after Gulfstream Crosses LAX Runway | Aviation International News 四、空客消防系统将多种载具联网协同 作者：Matt Thurber（主编） 2026年4月14日 空客正通过互联空中与地面资产的组合，应对森林消防这一挑战性难题，旨在提高投水精度并缩短从发现火情到扑灭的时间。据该公司称，这一努力“符合空客对脱碳的承诺，以及应对森林火灾日益严峻的全球挑战”。 在法国尼姆的加里格军事营地，空客及其合作伙伴与省级消防与救援局（SDIS）及Entente Valabre联合开发了测试场景。后者是法国内政部指定的公共机构，负责提供森林消防设备培训及评估。 试验包括空客H130飞行实验室直升机、ATR 72验证飞机、西锐SR20、四架无人机，以及三辆SDIS数据采集处理车。其中两架无人机和SR20拍摄了火场图像及红外影像，并传输至与车载指挥中心相连的空客服务器。所有资产均通过空客Agnet任务关键型通信系统互联，该系统又接入空客部署的本地专用移动网络覆盖。 图像经分析、地理定位并与其他采集数据融合后，基于人工智能的处理系统综合研判地形、无人机测得的风力风向，以及地面消防员位置，随后“生成空中与地面战术态势综合视图，并将飞行路径及投水点传输至配备精准投水辅助系统的直升机，以及模拟消防飞机的ATR 72”，据空客介绍。 “此次初步试验标志着空客在开发森林消防测试环境及综合生态系统方面取得重大里程碑。” Airbus Firefighting System Networks Aircraft, Drones, and Vehicles | Aviation International News 五、中东局势推高航油成本 厦航国内航线燃油附加费上调 来源：厦门航空 2026年4月1日 受中东地缘政治局势持续紧张影响，全球航空煤油供应链承压，航煤现货价格显著攀升。燃油成本通常占航空公司运营总成本的30%至40%，通过燃油附加费机制向客运市场传导成本压力，属于行业通行做法。 在此市场环境下，厦门航空有限公司于4月1日发布通告，宣布自4月5日零时起，以出票时间为基准，全面调整国内航线旅客运输燃油附加费征收标准。 具体调整方案如下： 800公里（含）以下航段，燃油附加费由每位旅客10元上调至60元，增加50元，涨幅500%； 800公里以上航段，由每位旅客20元上调至120元，增加100元，涨幅同样为500%。 特殊旅客群体方面，儿童、伤残军人、因公致残的人民警察等实行减半征收，且个位尾数不足10元时按舍去尾数计收。即800公里（含）以下航段每位旅客征收30元，800公里以上航段每位旅客征收60元。按成人全票价10%计价的婴儿继续免收燃油附加费。 国际客票燃油附加费以系统计算结果为准，未作统一调整。 值得注意的是，燃油附加费的收取以原始出票日期为准，旅客换开客票时，燃油附加费不予退补。 https://www.xiamenair.com/brandnew_CN/about/business-notice/notice2026040197846.html 本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Luna，剪辑Jovie。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。

Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I’m Priscilla, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we’re truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we’ll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let’s explore what’s making news in aviation today. 1.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-03-31/faa-evtol-integration-pilot-program-flips-script FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Flips the Script on Certification April 3,2026 The FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, or eIPP, is set to reshape how advanced air mobility enters service in the United States. Under this White House-backed initiative, electric, hybrid-electric, and autonomous aircraft will begin flying commercial cargo and medical missions this year—before type certification is complete and before final regulations are in place. At the core of the program is the FAA’s use of an Other Transaction Authority, or OTA, framework, which allows selected participants to conduct commercial operations under experimental approvals. This marks a major departure from the traditional sequence where certification must come before commercialization. Instead, the eIPP enables early operations to generate real-world data that will help shape future regulations. Eight projects, selected from more than 30 proposals, span 26 states and involve a wide range of use cases, from offshore logistics and organ delivery to firefighting. For companies like Wisk Aero, a Boeing subsidiary developing a fully autonomous eVTOL aircraft, the program represents a significant acceleration of its path to market. Wisk is participating in a Texas-led project alongside Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, and Beta Technologies, as well as operators including Metro Aviation and Amazon. While Wisk ultimately aims to certify its pilotless Gen 6 aircraft by the end of the decade, it plans to begin with piloted aircraft on eVTOL routes to collect operational and certification data for its autonomy systems. According to CEO Sebastien Vigneron, the goal is not just to test aircraft, but to validate the entire digital and physical ecosystem. The data gathered through eIPP will directly inform FAA policy, helping ensure that when full commercial eVTOL services launch, both the aircraft and the regulatory environment are ready. 2.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-04-06/japan-targets-2027-launch-commercial-evtol-flights Japan Targets 2027 Launch for Commercial eVTOL Flights April 6, 2026 Japan is taking a more measured approach to advanced air mobility, pushing its timeline for commercial eVTOL passenger operations to 2027 or 2028. While the 2025 World Expo in Osaka was initially positioned as a launch point, the flights conducted there were limited to demonstrations, highlighting how much work remains before passenger service can begin. Under the revised national roadmap, Japan plans to introduce commercial eVTOL operations in select regions later this decade, followed by autonomous passenger transport and more advanced traffic management systems in the early 2030s, and full integration into urban transport networks in the 2040s. At the regional level, Osaka is moving ahead with more concrete deployment plans. The Kansai Economic Federation aims to support around 100 aircraft operating within an 80-kilometer radius of Osaka Bay by 2035. Central to this vision is the Osakako Vertiport, which is expected to evolve from a demonstration site into a hub anchoring the planned “Diamond Routes” network across the Kansai region. Among the companies involved, SkyDrive is positioning itself at the forefront of early operations. Its three-seat SD-05 aircraft completed demonstration flights at the Expo and is now moving from an experimental phase to an implementation phase. The company aims to begin operations around Osaka and in Kyushu by 2028, and recently secured approval of its general certification plan from Japan’s aviation regulator. However, the Expo demonstrations also revealed key challenges. None of the participating aircraft were certified for passenger operations. Some programs faced technical setbacks, while others had not progressed far enough in flight testing. Even SkyDrive’s flights were conducted remotely, with no onboard pilot. 3.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-04-09/french-funding-advance-ascendances-dual-use-battery French Funding Backs Ascendance’s Hybrid Propulsion System April 10,2026 Ascendance has secured €12.2 million ($14.25 million) to develop its proprietary hybrid-electric propulsion system, applicable to drones and its in-development Atea eVTOL aircraft. This four-year funding commitment—made available through the France 2030 investment program and announced on April 9— will enable Ascendance to scale its industrial efforts, explained the company. According to the French start-up, the new government backing will help it to achieve a key milestone in it work to start series production of its Sterna Hybrid Pack propulsion system, including its battery technology. The company said that it also plans to progress plans for aircraft production by establishing a dedicated manufacturing facility for assembly civil and defense models, including the Atea, "in the medium term." In March, Ascendance’s full-scale Atea demonstrator aircraft entered its final assembly phase at the company’s facility in Toulouse. With the airframe’s structure now complete, the integration of propulsion elements, flight control system, and avionics are set to be completed by the end of the year. Ascendance also aims to pursue separate applications for its modular Sterna hybrid-electric modular propulsion system to power fixed wing aircraft and drones. In February 2025, Ascendance announced it was partnering with French drone manufacture Delair to integrate Sterna within the former’s DT46 long-range, fixed-wing drone. “At a moment when the limits of all-electric and uncertainties around hydrogen challenge the sector, hybrid-electric is establishing itself as an immediately deployable solution to reduce emissions while guaranteeing performance and autonomy,” concluded Ascendance. Initial Sterna series production will begin at its existing facilities at Muret L'Herm, in southern France. 4.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-04-06/vaeridion-fundraising-build-flying-microliner-hardware Vaeridion Fundraising to Build Microliner Prototype April 9, 2026 Vaeridion is pushing ahead with its all-electric Microliner regional aircraft, targeting a first flight around 2027 as it shifts from concept development toward industrialization. A key step in that transition is the opening of a new battery manufacturing facility at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport in Germany, acquired from the insolvent eVTOL developer Lilium. According to CEO Ivor van Dartel, the facility is a critical enabler for building and testing hardware leading up to the company’s first aircraft. Unlike many early-stage programs, Vaeridion plans to produce a conforming prototype rather than a technology demonstrator, signaling a direct path toward certification. The nine-seat Microliner features a single-propeller, multi-engine electric architecture, combining a proprietary electrical system with lithium-ion batteries supplied by Molicel. The aircraft is designed for a range of up to 400 kilometers, with battery packs expected to last several thousand cycles before replacement. A major upcoming milestone will be in-flight battery testing, potentially using the Dornier 328-based UpLift flying testbed. Ground validation will also be supported by a “copper bird” test rig, allowing engineers to simulate system failures and validate safety scenarios. Vaeridion is targeting EASA Part 23 certification by the end of the decade, with launch operator ASL Group expected to begin commercial operations shortly after. While acknowledging a more cautious investment environment, van Dartel emphasized that strong programs continue to attract funding. By combining existing battery technology with optimized aircraft design, the company believes it can deliver a viable and scalable electric regional aircraft—and aims to be among the first to bring such a platform to market. The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That’s all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Priscilla. Sound Edited by Priscilla. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. See you soon.

欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Priscilla，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，我们都由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。 1.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-03-31/faa-evtol-integration-pilot-program-flips-script FAA eVTOL 融合试点计划改写适航认证逻辑 2026年4月3日 美国联邦航空管理局（FAA）的eVTOL融合试点计划（eIPP）将重塑先进空中交通在美国投入运营的方式。在白宫支持的这一计划推动下，电动、混合电动和自主飞行飞机今年就将开始执行商业货运和医疗任务，甚至在型号认证完成和最终监管规则出台之前就已投入运行。 该项目的核心在于FAA采用“其他交易权限”框架，使入选参与方能够在实验性批准下开展商业运营。这标志着对传统流程的重大改变，在传统流程中，认证必须先于商业化。相反，eIPP允许通过早期运营获取真实世界数据，以帮助制定未来的监管规则。 从30多个提案中选出的8个项目覆盖26个州，涉及广泛的应用场景，包括海上物流、器官运输以及消防等。对于像Wisk Aero这样一家正在开发全自主eVTOL 飞机的波音子公司，该项目显著加快了其进入市场的进程。 Wisk正参与由德克萨斯州牵头的项目，合作方包括Archer Aviation、Joby Aviation 和Beta Technologies，以及Metro Aviation和亚马逊等运营方。尽管Wisk的最终目标是在本十年末前完成其无飞行员Gen 6飞机的认证，但公司计划先使用有人驾驶飞机在 eVTOL 航线上运行，以收集其自动驾驶系统所需的运营和认证数据。 首席执行Sebastien Vigneron表示，该项目的目标不仅是测试飞机本身，更是验证整个数字与物理生态系统。通过eIPP收集的数据将直接用于制定FAA政策，从而确保在eVTOL 全面商业化服务启动时，飞机和监管环境都已准备就绪。 2.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-04-06/japan-targets-2027-launch-commercial-evtol-flights 日本计划于2027年启动商业eVTOL运营 2026年4月6日 日本在推进先进空中交通（AAM）方面采取了更为审慎的路径，将商业eVTOL载客运营的时间推迟至2027或2028年。尽管2025年大阪世博会最初被视为商业运营的起点，但当时进行的飞行仅限于演示，这凸显出在真正实现载客服务之前仍有大量工作需要完成。 根据修订后的国家路线图，日本计划在本十年后期于部分地区启动商业eVTOL 运营，随后在2030年代初引入自动驾驶载客运输和更先进的空中交通管理系统，并在2040年代实现与城市交通网络的全面融合。 在区域层面，大阪正推进更为具体的部署规划。关西经济联合会的目标是到2035 年，在大阪湾80公里范围内支持约100架飞机运行。这一愿景的核心是大阪港垂直起降场（Osakako Vertiport），其预计将从演示场地发展为枢纽，支撑规划中的“钻石航线”（Diamond Routes）网络，连接整个关西地区的城市。 在参与企业中，SkyDrive正处于早期运营的前沿位置。其三架eVTOL机型SD-05 已在世博会完成演示飞行，目前正从“实验阶段”转向“实施阶段”。公司计划在2028 年前后在大阪及九州地区启动运营，并已获得日本航空监管机构对其总体认证方案的批准。 然而，世博会的演示也暴露出关键挑战。参与飞行的机型均未获得载客适航认证。一些项目遭遇技术问题，另一些则尚未在飞行测试方面取得足够进展。即便是 SkyDrive的飞行，也是通过远程操控完成的，机上并未搭载飞行员。 3.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-04-09/french-funding-advance-ascendances-dual-use-battery Ascendance 混合推进系统获法国资金支持 2026年4月10日 Ascendance已获得1220万欧元（1425万美元）资金，用于开发其自主研发的混合电推进系统，该系统可应用于无人机以及其正在研发的Atea垂直起降飞机。公司表示，这项为期四年的资金支持通过法国 “France 2030” 投资计划提供，并于4月9日公布，这将使Ascendance能够扩大其工业化能力。 这家法国初创公司表示，新的政府支持将帮助其在推进Sterna Hybrid Pack混合动力系统（包括其电池技术）实现批量生产方面达成一个关键里程碑。公司还表示，计划在“中期内”通过建立一座专用制造设施，推进整机生产，用于组装包括 Atea在内的民用及防务机型。 今年3月，Ascendance的全尺寸Atea验证机在其位于图卢兹的工厂进入最终装配阶段。随着机体结构现已完成，推进系统、飞行控制系统以及航电设备的集成预计将在今年年底前完成。 Ascendance还计划为其模块化的Sterna混合电推进系统开发独立应用，用于为固定翼飞机和无人机提供动力。2025年2月，Ascendance宣布与法国无人机制造商Delair合作，将Sterna系统集成至其DT46远程固定翼无人机中。 Ascendance表示，在当前纯电技术受限、氢能发展存在不确定性的背景下，混合电正逐渐成为一种可立即部署的解决方案，既能降低排放，又能保证性能和航程。Sterna系统的初始批量生产将从其位于法国南部Muret L’Herm的现有设施启动。 4.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-04-06/vaeridion-fundraising-build-flying-microliner-hardware Vaeridion为 Microliner原型机建设寻求资金支持 2026年4月9日 Vaeridion正在推进其全电动Microliner区域飞机项目，在从概念开发向工业化转型的同时，目标是在2027年左右实现首飞。这一转型中的关键一步，是在德国奥伯法芬霍芬机场启用一座新的电池制造设施，该设施来自已破产的eVTOL开发商Lilium。 公司首席执行官Ivor van Dartel表示，这一设施是实现首架飞机所需硬件制造与测试的重要支撑。与许多早期项目不同，Vaeridion计划打造一架符合认证要求的原型机，而不是技术演示机，这表明其正直接迈向认证路径。 这款九座Microliner采用单螺旋桨、多电机的电动架构，结合了公司自研电气系统和由Molicel提供的锂离子电池。该飞机设计航程可达400公里，电池在更换前预计可支持数千次循环。 下一项重要里程碑是进行电池的飞行测试，可能会使用基于Dornier 328的 UpLift 飞行测试平台。地面验证也将通过“铜鸟（copper bird）”试验台进行，以便工程师模拟系统故障并验证安全场景。 Vaeridion的目标是在本十年末获得EASA第23部适航认证，并由启动运营方ASL Group在此后不久开始商业运营。尽管承认投资环境更加谨慎，van Dartel仍强调，优质项目仍能持续吸引资金。 通过结合现有电池技术与优化的飞机设计，公司认为其能够实现一种可行且可扩展的电动区域飞机，并力争成为最早将该类机型推向市场的企业之一。 本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Priscilla，剪辑Luna。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。

Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I’m Jovie, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we’re truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we’ll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let’s explore what’s making news in aviation today. 新闻1：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/en-GxV7cIVb5GyGAyw_9dw Low-Altitude Economy Gains Momentum After Being Included in Government Work Report for Three Consecutive Years March 6, 2026 The 2026 Government Work Report of China states efforts will be made to cultivate and expand emerging and future industries, and develop the low-altitude economy into a new pillar industry. This marks the third consecutive year that the low-altitude economy has been included in the report, following 2024 and 2025, with its status upgraded to an emerging pillar industry. The low-altitude economy covers low-altitude manufacturing, operation, infrastructure and related services, and has entered a stage of accelerated development. During the Spring Festival of 2026, a wide range of low-altitude application scenarios emerged, including unmanned aircraft, water airports, low-altitude commuting and drone delivery. These applications are becoming increasingly popular and large-scale. In 2025, the industry achieved breakthroughs in both policies and market development. There were 255 investment cases in the primary market throughout the year, a year-on-year increase of more than 70 percent, with a total financing volume of 18.331 billion yuan. There are now more than 160,000 enterprises related to low-altitude economy in China. In 2025, 49,200 new enterprises were registered, up more than 140% year on year. A number of regulatory policies have been released to support orderly development. The revised Civil Aviation Law will take effect on July 1, 2026, further improving the institutional environment. According to forecasts, China’s low-altitude economy will reach 1.5 trillion yuan in 2025 and exceed 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035. In the A-share market, 70 listed companies operate in the sector with a total market value of 1.78 trillion yuan. Eleven industrial chain stocks have received significant capital increases, showing that the industry is entering a period of accelerated and standardized growth. 新闻2：https://www.cannews.com.cn/chanye/2026/03-18/9k62X6Ak.html Air China Plans to Resume Flights Between Beijing Capital International Airport and Pyongyang Sunan International Airport March 18, 2026 Air China plans to resume passenger flights from Beijing to Pyongyang at the end of March 2026. The route is one of the few important international air routes of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). According to flight schedule data from OAG, Air China will restart services between Beijing Capital International Airport and Pyongyang Sunan International Airport starting March 30. The route will be operated by Boeing 737-700 aircraft at the initial stage, with one flight per week, offering a total of approximately 256 seats for round-trip services. This is Air China’s first regular passenger service to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea since early 2020. The route was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the suspension, there were up to 3 flights per week. The Beijing-Pyongyang route is one of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s most important international air routes, connecting the country with its largest trading partner, China. At present, Air Koryo operates 2 weekly flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, 2 flights to Shenyang, and 3 flights to Vladivostok, Russia. Along with the resumption of air services, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is gradually restoring cross-border transport links. In early March 2026, passenger rail services between China and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea resumed after a 6-year suspension. There are 4 weekly trains between Beijing and Pyongyang, and daily trains between Dandong and Pyongyang. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea closed its borders in early 2020 and gradually eased restrictions from 2024. Data shows that bilateral trade between China and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea reached about 2.74 billion US dollars in 2025, up 25% year on year, but still lower than the level before 2017. 新闻3：https://www.cannews.com.cn/chanye/2026/03-18/jk3bR02D.html Over 10% of US Airport Security Officers Absent on Sunday Due to 30-Day Government Shutdown March 18, 2026 Foreign media reported on March 17 that the partial US government shutdown has entered its 30th day. Affected by this, more than 10% of airport security officers under the US Transportation Security Administration were absent from work between March 14 and 15, while the normal absence rate of the agency’s employees is no more than 2%. Since the agency’s funding ran out on February 14, the absence rate of security officers at airports in Atlanta, New York, Houston and other cities has remained around 20%. Between March 15 and 16, the absence rate at some airports in Houston even exceeded 50%, and that in New Orleans and Atlanta also surpassed 30%, leaving passengers waiting in security lines for more than 2 hours at times. In addition, 366 TSA employees have resigned during the shutdown. At present, about 50,000 airport security officers across the United States are forced to work without pay. The partial government shutdown has disrupted air travel and aroused widespread concern in the aviation industry. Chief executives of major US airlines jointly called on Congress to end the deadlock on Sunday, pointing out that the spring holiday travel peak is approaching and too many passengers are facing unusually long waits. Previously, members of Congress tried to promote a bill to fund the agency but failed. The current shutdown stems from Congress’ failure to reach an agreement on immigration enforcement reform. With the spring travel peak approaching, many US airlines are expected to serve about 171 million passengers, an increase of 4% compared with the same period last year. Affected by the shutdown, some airports have closed some security checkpoints, and others are trying to raise funds to help unpaid security officers buy food and other necessities. 新闻4：https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-03-16/garmin-adds-15-guided-visual-approaches-and-10-airports Garmin Adds 15 Guided Visual Procedures to Its Database March 17, 2026 Garmin announced on March 17, 2026 that it has added 15 new approach procedures and 10 new airports for subscribers of its Guided Visual Approach database. The Guided Visual Approach can be loaded on avionics and integrated with manual control or autopilot, just like traditional instrument approaches, providing pilots with stable and unobstructed lateral and vertical guidance all the way to the runway. This function is compatible with aircraft equipped with Garmin WAAS avionics and RF ranging capability, including GTN and GTN Xi series navigators, as well as selected Garmin integrated cockpits. Approaches are displayed on geo-referenced approach charts via Garmin FliteCharts, briefed and flown like standard procedures, and are only intended for use in visual meteorological conditions. The updated database now includes procedures at airports such as Long Beach, San Jose, Macon County, Aspen, and Salida. According to Garmin, Guided Visual Approaches can improve approach safety and make visual approaches more stable for high-speed turbine aircraft, especially at high-elevation airports with numerous obstacles. The system also helps pilots more easily maintain visual reference to the runway at night in environments surrounded by urban lights, further enhancing operational safety. The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That’s all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Jovie. Sound Edited by Priscilla. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. See you soon.

欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Jovie，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。 新闻1：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/en-GxV7cIVb5GyGAyw_9dw 连续三年写入政府工作报告，低空经济蓄势起飞 2026年3月6日 2026年中国政府工作报告提出，培育壮大新兴产业和未来产业，将低空经济打造为新兴支柱产业。这是低空经济继2024年、2025年后，连续第三年被写入政府工作报告，产业定位也升级为新兴支柱产业。 低空经济涵盖低空制造、运营、基础设施及相关服务等领域，目前已进入加速落地阶段。2026年春节期间，多种低空应用场景集中亮相，包括无人驾驶航空器、水上机场、低空通勤以及无人机配送等。相关应用正加速向大众化、规模化发展。2025年，行业迎来制度与市场双重突破，全年一级市场投资事件255起，同比增长七成以上，融资总额183.31亿元。 我国低空经济相关企业已超过16万家，2025年新增注册企业4.92万家，同比增长超140%。伴随行业快速发展，多项监管政策陆续出台，推动行业规范发展。新修订的民用航空法将于2026年7月1日施行，多项标准与规范将推动空域使用、安全治理、产业运营走向体系化。 机构预测，2025年中国低空经济市场规模达到1.5万亿元，2035年有望突破3.5万亿元。资本市场方面，A股低空经济产业链个股共70只，总市值1.78万亿元，多家上市公司加快布局，11只产业链个股获得融资资金显著加仓，行业正进入高质量发展的提速期。 新闻2：https://www.cannews.com.cn/chanye/2026/03-18/9k62X6Ak.html 国航计划恢复北京首都—平壤顺安航线 2026年3月18日 中国国际航空计划在2026年3月底恢复北京至平壤的客运航班，这条航线是朝鲜为数不多的重要国际航线之一。 根据航班时刻分析机构OAG的数据，国航将从3月30日重启北京首都国际机场与平壤顺安国际机场之间的客运服务。航线初期使用波音737-700执飞，每周1班，往返合计可提供约256个座位。 这是国航自2020年初以来首次恢复前往朝鲜的定期客运航班。受新冠疫情影响，国航当时暂停了该航线，停飞前该航线每周最多3班。 北京至平壤航线是朝鲜最重要的国际航线之一，将朝鲜与它最大的贸易伙伴中国相连。目前，朝鲜高丽航空每周运营2班北京—平壤航班、2班沈阳航班以及3班飞往俄罗斯符拉迪沃斯托克的航班。 随着国航复航，朝鲜也在逐步恢复疫情期间中断的跨境交通。3月初，中朝客运铁路在暂停6年后恢复，北京至平壤列车每周4班，丹东至平壤恢复每日开行。 朝鲜在2020年初封锁国境，2024年起逐步放宽边境限制。数据显示，2025年中朝双边贸易额约27.4亿美元，同比增长25%，但仍低于2017年国际制裁收紧前的水平。 新闻3：https://www.cannews.com.cn/chanye/2026/03-18/jk3bR02D.html 受政府停摆30天影响全美机场超10%的安检员周日缺勤 2026年3月18日 据外媒3月17日报道，美国政府部分停摆已进入第30天，受此影响，3月14日至15日，美国运输安全管理局有超过10%的机场安检人员缺勤，而通常该机构员工缺勤比例不超过2%。自2月14日该机构资金耗尽以来，亚特兰大、纽约、休斯敦等地机场的安检人员缺勤率持续维持在20%左右，3月15日至16日，休斯敦部分机场缺勤率甚至超过50%，新奥尔良和亚特兰大也超过30%，导致旅客安检排队时间有时长达2小时以上，且停摆期间已有366名安检人员离职。 目前，约5万名机场安检人员被迫无薪工作，政府停摆已对航空出行造成严重影响并引发行业担忧。美国主要航空公司首席执行官周日联合呼吁国会尽快结束僵局，指出春季假期出行高峰即将来临，太多旅客正面临异常漫长的排队等候。此前，议员们曾尝试推动为该机构提供资金的法案，但未获成功，此次停摆源于国会未能就移民执法改革相关协议达成一致。 随着春季出行高峰临近，全美多家航空公司预计将迎来约1.71亿乘客，较去年同期增长4%。受停摆影响，部分机场已关闭部分安检通道，另有一些机场正设法筹集资金，帮助无薪工作的安检人员购买食品等必需品。 新闻4：https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-03-16/garmin-adds-15-guided-visual-approaches-and-10-airports 佳明为其数据库增加15种引导目视进近程序 2026年3月17日 佳明于2026年3月17日宣布，为引导目视进近数据库的订阅用户新增15种进近程序与10个机场。引导目视进近程序可加载至机载航空电子设备，支持手动操控或与自动驾驶联动，能够像传统仪表进近一样，为飞行员提供连续、稳定的横向与垂直引导，直至跑道。 该程序适用于搭载佳明广域增强系统航空电子设备、具备射频航程能力的机型，包括GTN、GTN Xi系列导航仪及部分佳明集成驾驶舱。相关进近程序会在地理参考进近图上显示，可通过佳明FliteCharts系统查阅，使用流程与标准进近程序一致，仅适用于目视气象条件。本次更新已加入长滩、圣何塞、北卡罗来纳州梅肯县、科罗拉多州阿斯彭、萨利达等多个机场的进近方案。 佳明表示，引导目视进近可提升进近安全水平，让高速涡轮飞机的目视进近更加平稳，尤其适合高海拔、障碍物密集的机场，同时能够帮助飞行员在夜间、城市灯光环境下更容易保持对跑道的目视参考，提升运行安全性。 本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Jovie，剪辑Priscilla。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。

Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I'm Luna, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime. Whether you're a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we're truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we'll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese.Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let's explore what's making news in aviation today. Advanced Air Mobility Edges Toward Commercial Launch（excerpts） By CHARLES ALCOCK • Managing Editor March 7, 2026 Seasoned observers of the approach path to bringing eVTOL aircraft into service can be forgiven for having to suppress yawns. Self-proclaimed frontrunners in this crowded field—mainly start-ups hungry for fresh capital—have long teased investors with the prospect of commercial returns being just around the corner, only to then quietly concede that the certification process and other groundwork for the advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem is taking longer than they had hoped. In China, two eVTOL models are already certified and flying restricted missions. Meanwhile, U.S. manufacturers such as Joby and Archer are forging partnerships in the UAE with a view to launching some early trial operations there ahead of FAA certification. How that will work remains unclear, but that hasn’t quieted the cheerleading. Closer to home, multiple U.S. states, teamed with private sector partners, are bidding to launch early use cases through the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (EIPP) unveiled in June as part of the Unleashing American Drone Dominance executive order. The states seeking to embrace the new mode of transportation include Florida, California, Texas, Georgia, Michigan, New York, Nevada, Utah, and Ohio. According to SMG Consulting, which focuses intently on the AAM sector, between five and seven EIPP flight-test programs could get underway this year. According to company founder Sergio Cecutta, these are expected to focus mainly on cargo or emergency medical operations and might, in some cases, include revenue-earning flights. In his view, the initiative is significant in giving aircraft manufacturers the chance to test real-world operating environments before certification. However, SMG has ruled out any powered-lift eVTOL passenger-carrying aircraft completing FAA type certification in 2026—as has been widely anticipated, at least by the AAM start-ups concerned. Cecutta told AIN that, based on the number of flight hours required in certification-conforming aircraft with type inspection authorization (TIA), it will take at least another 18 months before the FAA pilots conduct the flights needed to conclude the approval process. As part of its New Year’s predictions, SMG envisioned that both Joby and Beta Technologies (with its Alia CX300 model) will begin TIA “for credit” flights in 2026. In China, the company expects Aerofugia, AutoFlight, and Volant to achieve the same milestone. Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Edge Toward Long-awaited Commercial Launch | Aviation International News Aviation Fuel Prices Climbing amid Middle Eastern Chaos By CURT EPSTEIN • Business Aviation Services Editor March 5, 2026 The turmoil in the Middle East resulting from the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran is impacting the world fuel markets, as Iran vowed it would shut down commercial shipping traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Over the past week, the price of Brent crude oil jumped by 15%, from $70.77 a barrel to more than $81, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose by nearly $9 a barrel. Spot prices for Jet-A in the U.S. averaged $3.23 a gallon yesterday, up from the five-day average of $2.70 per gallon. Retail jet fuel prices at some Northeast U.S. business aviation hubs reached $10 per gallon, while at Los Angeles-area Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) they were hovering around $7. “In the initial reaction to the events, no petroleum market has been spared,” said Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst with energy commodity analyst OPIS. “Gasoline prices are up, the national average for retail diesel has topped $4 per gallon, and jet fuel prices have skyrocketed over the course of the past several days.” Cinquegrana told AIN that while fuel prices may spike, he does not expect operators to encounter any shortages. “Despite the higher prices, U.S. product supplies are expected to be fine, as U.S. refiners are particularly advantaged compared to others around the world.” Aviation Fuel Prices Climbing amid Middle Eastern Chaos | Aviation International News Data Shows Scale of Middle East Bizjet Displacement By CHARLES ALCOCK • Managing Editor March 5, 2026 While business aviation in the Gulf states remains largely grounded by the ongoing military conflict with Iran, data from WingX reveals the extent to which traffic patterns have shifted since Friday. In the week spanning February 23 through March 1, overall business departures from airports in the wider Middle East region declined by 10%—from 1,086 in the previous week to 981. The data released on Thursday shows that despite the dip in traffic caused by the outbreak of hostilities early on Saturday, 371 aircraft did depart from Middle East airports. Many of these appear to have been moved to seemingly safer locations within or close to the region. For example, Oman, through which a partially-open air corridor is now being used for some evacuation flights, saw a 220% increase in business jet arrivals between February 27 and March 1, while Cyprus had a 92.9% increase, followed by Greece (35.3%) and France (14.3%). Turkey received almost a quarter of the flights leaving the region, though its airports actually had 20.5% fewer arrivals than the same period in 2025, which WingX suggested means the country is seeing some negative impact from the conflict. “Overall, the 30.8% decline in total outbound flights versus the same period last year underscores the severity of the demand shock in the Middle East,” WingX stated. As of 7:15 p.m. UTC on Tuesday, WingX’s live parking data showed 164 business jets grounded at airports across the Middle East with an average duration on the ground of 4.5 days. By 12:25 p.m. UTC on Wednesday, the number of aircraft fell to 140 with an average parking duration of 4.9 days. The majority of these jets were in Istanbul and Dubai, with others spread across the Gulf, as well as in Israel and other Turkish cities. International SOS warned that the interception of an Iranian ballistic missile in Turkish airspace highlighted the threats to operations beyond the core warzone, with the potential to trigger wider involvement by NATO states under the terms of the organization’s Article 5. ExecuJet Middle East told AIN that its FBOs at Dubai International (OMDB) and Al Maktoum International (OMDW) airports have remained operational. “Our teams remain focused on supporting clients and operators while closely monitoring the evolving situation and coordinating with the relevant aviation authorities,” a spokeswoman said. Since the conflict started, International SOS has evacuated more than 300 people and has responded to more than 2,200 cases on behalf of clients. Requests include difficulties in securing vital medications for stranded travelers. WingX Data Shows Scale of Middle East Business Jet Displacement | Aviation International News FAA Accepts ‘Zero Engine Taxi’ Certification Plan By HANNEKE WEITERING • Science & Technology Editor March 5, 2026 The FAA has approved Green Taxi Aerospace’s certification plans for its “Zero Engine Taxi” system for airliners. In a March 3 announcement, the Plano, Texas-based start-up said the FAA had reviewed and accepted the compliance checklist summary and conformity plan drafted and submitted by StandardAero, Green Taxi’s certification partner. Green Taxi’s system uses electric motors installed in an aircraft’s landing gear to maneuver the aircraft during ground operations without powering on its main engines. The motors draw power from the auxiliary power unit, allowing aircraft to push back and taxi using purely electric power. According to Green Taxi, the FAA’s concurrence will allow certification work to proceed under StandardAero’s organization designation authorization (ODA), enabling the Scottsdale, Arizona-based MRO specialist to conduct delegated certification activities on the FAA’s behalf as the Zero Engine Taxi program progresses toward its first supplemental type certificate (STC). The company says the system could reduce fuel burn, emissions, and engine wear while removing the need for pushback tugs. Green Taxi estimates airlines could save as much as $300,000 annually per aircraft through reduced fuel consumption and maintenance. For its first retrofits, Green Taxi is targeting regional jets such as the Embraer E175, for which the company expects to obtain STC approval next year. In late 2025, Green Taxi partnered with Delta Air Lines to begin exploring operational deployment of the technology. FAA Accepts Green Taxi’s Certification Plan for Zero Engine Taxi System | Aviation International News The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That's all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Luna. Sound Edited by Jovie. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. See you soon.

欢迎收听《Aviation Newsletter》播客，这里是掌握所有航空动态的专属平台。我是Luna，本期播客由《飞行故事汇》团队倾力呈现。无论你是资深航空爱好者、常旅客，还是单纯对云端之上的世界充满好奇，由衷感谢你的相伴。今年，我们将继续为你带来更深度的行业洞察、动人的航空故事，以及塑造飞行未来的前沿技术资讯。欢迎大家在评论区分享想法与反馈，本播客将持续提供英、汉双语版本。感谢与我们一同踏上这段航空之旅，现在，就让我们一同聚焦今日航空热点。 一、先进空中交通迈向商业运营（节选） 作者：Charles Alcock（执行主编） 2026年3月7日 对于电动垂直起降（eVTOL）飞机投入商业运营进程的漫长等待，资深观察人士早已见怪不怪，甚至感到有些麻木。这一拥挤赛道上的自封领跑者——主要是渴望新资金的初创企业——长期以来用"商业回报指日可待"的前景吊足投资者胃口，随后却不得不悄然承认：先进空中交通（AAM）生态体系的型号合格审定进程及其他基础工作，耗时远超预期。 在中国，两款eVTOL机型已取得型号合格证，正在执行受限任务。与此同时，Joby和Archer等美国制造商正与阿联酋建立合作关系，计划在美国联邦航空管理局（FAA）颁发型号合格证前，在当地启动早期试运行。具体如何操作尚不明朗，但这并未平息业界的乐观宣传。 在美国本土，多个州正与私营部门合作伙伴联手，通过2025年6月公布的"eVTOL融合试点计划"（EIPP）竞标早期应用场景。该计划是《释放美国无人机主导地位》行政令的一部分。有意拥抱这一新型交通模式的州包括佛罗里达、加利福尼亚、德克萨斯、佐治亚、密歇根、纽约、内华达、犹他和俄亥俄。 专注AAM领域的SMG咨询公司称，今年可能有五至七个EIPP飞行测试项目启动。公司创始人Sergio Cecutta表示，这些项目预计主要聚焦货运或紧急医疗运行，部分情况下可能包含营利性飞行。在他看来，该举措意义重大，使飞机制造商能在取得型号合格证前测试真实运行环境。 然而，SMG已排除任何带动力升力eVTOL载客飞机在2026年完成FAA型号合格审定的可能性——尽管至少相关AAM初创企业对此广泛抱有期待。Cecutta告诉《航空国际新闻》（AIN），基于在取得型号检查授权（TIA）的适航符合性飞机上所需的飞行小时数，至少还需18个月FAA试飞员才能完成取证所需的审定飞行。 作为新年预测的一部分，SMG预计Joby和Beta Technologies（其Alia CX300机型）将于2026年启动TIA"可计入"飞行。在中国，该公司预计沃飞长空、峰飞航空和沃兰特也将达成同一里程碑。 Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Edge Toward Long-awaited Commercial Launch | Aviation International News 二、中东局势动荡导致航空燃油价格飙升 作者：Curt Epstein 2026年3月5日 美国和以色列对伊朗发动袭击引发的中东动荡正在冲击全球燃油市场，伊朗已誓言将关闭至关重要的霍尔木兹海峡的商业航运通道。过去一周，布伦特原油价格飙升15%，从每桶70.77美元涨至81美元以上，而西德克萨斯中质原油（WTI）每桶上涨近9美元。 昨日，美国Jet-A航煤现货价格平均为每加仑3.23美元，高于前五日平均每加仑2.70美元的水平。美国东北部部分公务航空枢纽的航煤零售价格已达每加仑10美元，而洛杉矶地区的范奈斯机场（KVNY）则在每加仑7美元左右徘徊。 能源商品分析机构OPIS首席石油分析师Denton Cinquegrana表示：“在事件初期反应中，没有一个石油市场能够幸免。汽油价格上涨，全国零售柴油均价已突破每加仑4美元，航煤价格在过去几天内更是暴涨。” Cinquegrana告诉《航空国际新闻》（AIN），虽然燃油价格可能飙升，但他预计运营商不会遭遇供应短缺。“尽管价格走高，美国成品油供应预计不会有问题，因为与全球其他地区的炼油商相比，美国炼油商具有明显优势。” Aviation Fuel Prices Climbing amid Middle Eastern Chaos | Aviation International News 三、数据揭示中东公务机转移规模 作者：Charles Alcock 2026年3月5日 尽管海湾国家的公务航空因与伊朗持续的军事冲突而基本停飞，但WingX的数据显示，自周五以来航线格局发生了显著变化。在2月23日至3月1日这一周，中东地区机场公务机出港总量较前一周的1086架次下降10%，降至981架次。 周四发布的数据显示，尽管周六早些时候敌对行动爆发导致交通量下降，但仍有371架飞机从中东机场起飞。其中许多飞机似乎已被转移至区域内或邻近区域看似更安全的地点。 例如，阿曼——目前部分开放空中走廊用于部分疏散航班——在2月27日至3月1日期间公务机到港量激增220%；塞浦路斯增长92.9%，希腊（35.3%）和法国（14.3%）紧随其后。土耳其接收了离开该地区航班的近四分之一，但其机场到港量实际上比2025年同期减少20.5%，WingX认为这意味着该国正受到冲突的负面影响。 WingX指出：“总体而言，与去年同期相比，出港航班总量下降30.8%，凸显了中东地区需求冲击的严重程度。” 截至周二协调世界时19:15，WingX实时停场数据显示，中东各地机场停场公务机164架，平均停场时间4.5天。到周三协调世界时12:25，飞机数量降至140架，平均停场时间4.9天。 这些飞机大多停放在伊斯坦布尔和迪拜，其他则分布于海湾地区、以色列及其他土耳其城市。国际SOS警告称，一枚伊朗弹道导弹在土耳其领空被拦截的事件表明，核心战区以外的运行同样面临威胁，并可能触发北约国家依据《北大西洋公约》第五条（集体防御条款）进行更广泛的介入。 ExecuJet中东公司告诉AIN，其在迪拜国际机场（OMDB）和阿勒马克图姆国际机场（OMDW）的固定基地运营商（FBO）仍在运营。一位女发言人表示：“我们的团队继续专注于支持客户和运营商，同时密切关注局势发展，并与相关民航当局保持协调。” 自冲突爆发以来，国际SOS已疏散300余人，并代表客户处理了2200多起案例。求助内容包括为滞留旅客获取必需药物面临的困难。 WingX Data Shows Scale of Middle East Business Jet Displacement | Aviation International News 四、FAA接受"零发动机滑行"认证计划 作者：Hanneke Weitering（科技编辑） 2026年3月5日 美国联邦航空管理局（FAA）已批准Green Taxi Aerospace公司针对客机"零发动机滑行"系统的认证计划。在3月3日的公告中，这家位于得克萨斯州普莱诺的初创公司表示，FAA已审查并接受其认证合作伙伴StandardAero起草并提交的符合性检查单摘要和一致性计划。 Green Taxi的系统在飞机起落架上安装电动机，使飞机在地面运行期间无需启动主发动机即可滑行。电动机由辅助动力装置（APU）供电，使飞机能够使用纯电力完成推出和滑行。 据Green Taxi称，FAA的认可将使认证工作能够在StandardAero的机构委任授权（ODA）下推进，使这家位于亚利桑那州斯科茨代尔的维修、修理和大修（MRO）专业公司能够在FAA授权下开展委任认证活动，推动"零发动机滑行"项目取得首份补充型号合格证（STC）。 该公司表示，该系统可减少燃油消耗、排放和发动机磨损，同时无需使用飞机牵引车。Green Taxi估计，航空公司每架飞机每年可通过减少燃油消耗和维护成本节省高达30万美元。 对于首批改装，Green Taxi瞄准的是支线客机，如巴西航空工业公司E175，预计明年获得该机型STC批准。2025年底，Green Taxi与达美航空合作，开始探索该技术的运营部署。 本播客的音频及内容不得用于AI模型训练等用途。本期《飞行汇报》就到这里了。感谢收听。主播Luna，剪辑Jovie。《飞行汇报》由《飞行故事汇》团队倾情打造。各大播客平台都可以收听。同时，期待在留言栏看到你的文字。咱们下期节目再会。

Welcome back to the Aviation Newsletter, your go-to podcast for the pulse of everything that flies. I’m Priscilla, and this podcast is powered by the team at Starrime.Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer or simply curious about the world above the clouds, we’re truly grateful to have you with us. This year, we’ll continue to bring you deeper insights, compelling stories from the industry and updates on the technology shaping the future of flight. We always welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments. The podcast remains available in both English and Chinese.Thank you for being on this journey with us. Now, let’s explore what's making news in aviation today. 1.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-02-26/magnifica-air-unveils-first-jet-ahead-2027-launch Magnifica Air Unveils First Jet Ahead of 2027 Launch February 26, 2026 Semi-private carrier Magnifica Air revealed its first aircraft at Florida’s Orlando International Airport (KMCO) earlier this month: an Airbus Corporate Jet ACJ321neo that will be configured for the start-up’s planned 2027 service launch. The long-range jet is the first of four aircraft Magnifica Air will operate in what it calls Private Class, a service category that falls somewhere between traditional first class and private aviation. Each aircraft will be configured to carry approximately 54 passengers. The ACJ321neo, which offers a maximum range of approximately 6,100 nm, will now enter a 10-month interior completion phase. Magnifica Air co-founder and CEO Wade Black said the carrier is delivering “a new cabin category built around how people want to travel today.” “The arrival of our first ACJ321neo is a defining operational milestone,” said Kevin Ketterer, vice president of technical operations at Magnifica Air. “It enables the launch of our maintenance and reliability programs, integrating predictive technologies and dedicated support services designed to deliver the level of consistency expected from a new cabin category.” At NBAA-BACE in October, the company disclosed plans for a fleet combining Airbus A220s and A321neos. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2027, with service between South Florida and New York. 2.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-02-25/joby-and-uber-reveal-electric-air-taxi-booking-platform Joby and Uber Reveal Electric Air Taxi Booking Platform February 26, 2026 Joby Aviation and its partner Uber have released a preview of the mobile app interface that will allow Uber riders to book flights on Joby’s four-passenger eVTOL air taxi. The new aerial ride-hailing service—dubbed “Uber Air powered by Joby”—builds on the Uber Elevate platform that Uber began developing in 2016 and subsequently sold to Joby in 2020. As part of the acquisition deal, Uber remained a strategic partner on the program and invested a further $75 million in Joby, following a $50 million investment earlier that year. “With Uber Air, riders will be able to book Joby’s electric air taxi through a simple and familiar, one-tap experience on Uber, seamlessly connecting every leg of their journey,” Uber chief product officer Sachin Kansal said in a joint statement. Joby and Uber also recently announced plans to integrate helicopter and seaplane services into the Uber app, leveraging Joby’s 2025 acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s charter brokerage. The partners have said that passengers will be able to book Blade-arranged helicopter flights through the Uber mobile app as early as this year. Announcing the “Uber Air” moniker on Wednesday, Joby also reaffirmed its commitment to launching electric air taxi services in Dubai this year as the California-based manufacturer continues to trudge through the FAA certification process back home. “We plan to carry our first passengers this year in the UAE as part of our six-year exclusive access to the Dubai market,” Joby founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt told investors during a quarterly earnings call on Wednesday afternoon. “Here in the U.S., we expect the government's EIP program to provide us with the opportunity to demonstrate our service in several locations, also this year,” he added, referring to the White House-backed eVTOL integration pilot program. Bevirt explained that the first production-conforming JAS4-1 eVTOL aircraft intended for FAA type inspection authorization (TIA) testing is “now ready to fly.” All five of the additional aircraft that Joby plans to use for TIA testing are “in different phases of construction,” he said. Joby expects its new 728,000-sq-ft factory in Dayton, Ohio, will help the company achieve a production rate of four aircraft per month in 2027. Having closed the 2025 fiscal year with $1.4 billion in cash, Joby believes it now has the capital it needs to fund certification, scale manufacturing, and launch commercial air taxi services. In the fourth quarter, Joby generated $30.8 million in revenue but reported a net loss of $121.5 million. For the full year, revenue totaled $53.4 million, whereas the net loss widened to $929.8 million, reflecting hefty certification and manufacturing costs. In 2026, the company expects revenue to range from $105 million to $115 million, while anticipating continued cash burn as it progresses toward certification and scales production. 3.https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-02-27/archer-plans-starlink-connectivity-midnight-evtol-aircraft Archer Plans Starlink Connectivity for Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Feb 27, 2026 Archer Aviation plans to equip its Midnight eVTOL air taxis with Starlink satcom terminals that will provide in-flight Wi-Fi for passengers and an aircraft-to-ground data link for operators, the company announced today. Under the agreement, Archer could be the first company to install and test SpaceX’s satellite internet system on a commercial eVTOL aircraft. In addition to Midnight, Archer said it will also work with Starlink on a connectivity solution for its “future development of autonomous aircraft.” While Archer has yet to reveal any specific plans for an autonomous air vehicle based on the Midnight aircraft, its electric propulsion system has been selected to power a defense drone being developed by its partner Anduril. Archer’s Midnight aircraft is designed to carry four passengers on five- to 15-minute flights across cities, cruising at altitudes between 1,500 and 4,000 feet. Starlink relies on a constellation of low-Earth-orbit satellites rather than ground towers or geostationary spacecraft, a configuration Archer said is suited to dense urban environments where cellular coverage can be inconsistent. “Connectivity is a must-have feature for Midnight, [and] Starlink is uniquely built to deliver it," said Archer co-founder and CEO Adam Goldstein. “This industry-first collaboration will enable seamless, high-speed connectivity and essential amenities for our passengers and pilots.” 4.https://gama.aero/news-and-events/press-releases/gama-releases-2025-aircraft-shipment-and-billing-report/ GAMA Releases 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report Feb 18,2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, or GAMA, released the 2025 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report during its annual State of the Industry Press Conference. Overall, when compared to 2024, the business jet and piston airplane segments saw increases in shipments, and preliminary aircraft deliveries were valued at 35.7 billion dollars, up 14.6 percent. In 2025, airplane shipments compared to 2024 showed piston airplanes increasing by ten units to 1,782, a 0.6 percent rise. Turboprops declined slightly, from 626 to 594 units, down 5.1 percent. Business jets grew from 764 to 854 units, an 11.8 percent increase. Total airplane shipments rose from 3,162 units in 2024 to 3,230 units in 2025, a 2.2 percent increase, and the value of airplane deliveries reached 31 billion dollars, up 16.1 percent. Helicopter shipments in 2025 also saw some changes. Piston helicopters decreased from 210 units in 2024 to 206 units, down 1.9 percent, while turbine helicopters fell from 746 to 732 units, also down 1.9 percent. Total helicopter deliveries dropped from 956 units in 2024 to 938 in 2025. However, the total value of helicopter deliveries increased from 4.5 billion dollars to 4.7 billion dollars, roughly 5.5 percent growth. James Viola, GAMA President and CEO, said, “The state of the general aviation manufacturing industry remains steadfast. While some segments are seeing marginal declines in deliveries, they are all still above 2019 levels. As manufacturers work hard to meet the challenges and demand of today, they remain focused on advancing safety and innovation for the future of the entire aviation industry.”For a detailed breakdown of the full shipment tables and segment data, please visit the podcast show notes. The audio and content of this podcast shall not be used for AI model training or any other purposes. That’s all for this episode of Aviation Newsletter. Thank you for listening. Podcast by Priscilla. Sound Edited by Luna. Aviation Newsletter is brought to you by the Starrime team. You can catch our podcast on all major podcast platforms. We also look forward to seeing your comments. See you soon.