International Flight Center (IFC)—one of four service providers at Miami Executive Airport (KTMB)—has unveiled its new FBO terminal. The 10,500-sq-ft, multi-level facility, which took two years to build, replaced a small terminal that was attached to an old, since-demolished 10,000-sq-ft hangar.

It offers stylish guest lounges, refreshment bar, pilot lounge with private bed- and bath-equipped snooze rooms, dedicated catering kitchen, 10-seat conference room, business center, concierge, crew cars, and in-house café. IFC also has an FAA Part 145 repair station.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome guests to our new facility,” said Wilfredo Valle, co-founder and president of IFC, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. “Every detail has been meticulously planned to create the ultimate private flying experience, complementing the industry-leading service our customers have come to know and trust from International Flight Center.”

This marks the second recent expansion phase for the Avfuel-branded facility, which is located on the southwest side of the field. Last year, it completed a hangar development project, consisting of a trio of 28,000-sq-ft hangars capable of sheltering the latest ultra-long-range business jets. That brought the location to nearly 200,000 sq ft of aircraft shelter space, along with more than 12.5 acres of ramp.

The Corporate Aircraft Association (CAA) has formed a partnership with aviation industry sustainability solutions provider 4Air that gives the former’s members a structured approach to measure and mitigate their operational emissions. Under the tie-up, CAA members will receive discounted pricing for regulatory monitoring services and other 4Air offerings.

4Air works with general aviation owner/operators, corporate flight departments, and fleet operators to provide emissions tracking and offset options, use sustainable aviation fuel, and comply with developing international emissions regulations.

“CAA is committed to delivering meaningful benefits that reflect the evolving priorities of our members,” said CAA president and CEO David Scobey. “Working with 4Air allows us to offer additional tools that support sustainability initiatives without adding unnecessary complexity to daily flight operations.”

“CAA’s strong member relationships and long-standing presence within general aviation make this a perfect fit,” added Nancy Bsales, 4Air co-founder and COO. “Together we can help operators take practical, data-informed steps toward more sustainable aviation, meeting them where they are and supporting progress over time.”

Founded more than two decades ago, CAA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting general aviation operators through agreements offering reduced fuel costs and savings on other services. This move is the latest in its efforts to provide its membership with trusted industry relationships and value-driven benefits.

After eight years in the role, Bruno Even will step down as the CEO of Airbus Helicopters on April 1 and be succeeded by Matthieu Louvot, who has spent the past two years as the French OEM’s executive v-p of strategy. Airbus announced the shift today, explaining that Even had “decided to leave the company to pursue his next personal and professional objectives.”

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said that “under his tenure, the [helicopter] division expanded its product portfolio, transformed its industrial system, and has been placed on a sustainable and profitable growth trajectory.” In Airbus’ most recent financial results, incorporating the nine-month period ending Sept. 30, 2025, Airbus Helicopters’ revenues increased by 16% to €5.7 billion. Its order book was also up 6% year over year.

Even navigated Airbus Helicopters through the service entry of the five-blade H145 in 2021 and the H160 in 2024, as well as the 2025 launch of the H135-derived twin-engined H140. The latter is expected to enter service in 2028.

Louvot has held a number of management positions since joining Airbus Helicopters in 2010. These include executive v-p of customer support and services and executive v-p of programs. Louvot’s “broad knowledge of the division’s operational and strategic priorities will enable a smooth transition,” concluded Faury.

Aircraft operator and charter marketplace provider FlyHouse has introduced the FlyHouse Safety Seal, a third-party audit measure aimed at elevating safety standards across the industry. According to the company, the safety seal goes beyond traditional air charter audit ratings by implementing a “rigorous audit process that evaluates operators and pilots based on objective criteria.”

It builds on FlyHouse’s proprietary culture and safety assessment (CASA)—established through the company’s safety advisory board of industry experts—which combines FAA standards with qualitative insights on how operators manage risk.

When an aircraft operator wants to join the FlyHouse marketplace, they must first undergo a free comprehensive CASA audit. Those who meet the criteria are approved to join and also receive the FlyHouse Safety Seal. For those who fall short, FlyHouse will provide guidance to help them improve as part of its mission “to equip its partners and the aviation industry with the necessary tools to strengthen safety culture across the board.”

“The FlyHouse Safety Seal represents a significant step forward in establishing a higher standard of safety and risk management in private aviation,” said Al Mann, the Southern California-based company’s chief safety officer. “Our goal is to dig deeper than checklists and typical compliance routines. The proprietary CASA protocol identifies operational strengths and areas for improvement through structured ratings and in-depth discussions.”

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The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) capped off a busy year for the organization as the preowned aircraft market closed out 2025 on the upswing. IADA said it reinforced its role in the global aircraft resale sector through its strategic partnerships, market intelligence, leadership appointments, and philanthropic initiatives. This came with a backdrop of strong transaction volume, rising market confidence, and expanded global reach.

IADA continued to step up its international presence in several key ways, the organization added. This included the appointment of its first European-based regional director, the addition of new accredited dealers and verified products and services members from key global markets, and strong presences at EBACE and NBAA-BACE.

Meanwhile, its AircraftExchange authenticated online marketplace gained momentum with new strategic partnerships, including with the Embraer Jet Operators Association (AIN Media Group is an AircraftExchange partner). The AircraftExchange is experiencing growing industry adoption, accoding to IADA. As for its leadership, the group named new boards for the association, AircraftExchange, and philanthropic IADA Foundation.

The IADA Foundation awarded scholarships and grants, launched innovation initiatives in partnership with industry, and supported STEM-focused programs. This included nearly $100,000 in its business aviation scholarship program supporting education, leadership development, and industry advancement. In addition, IADA teamed with JSSI to launch an aviation innovation grant.

Following a four-week demonstration tour of the Airbus H160 in Australia, logistics and supply chain specialist Linfox placed the first order for an H160 in the country. The company plans to use the helicopter, its first order from Airbus, for passenger flights in Australia.

Equipped with a Fenestron shrouded tail rotor system and Airbus’ Helionix avionics suite, and powered by two Safran Arrano turbine engines, the H160 can fly up to 480 nm with standard fuel tanks. Depending on the interior configuration, it can carry as many as 12 passengers and one or two pilots, and the recommended cruise speed is 138 knots.

“We’re excited to take delivery of the Airbus H160. It is our first aircraft with Airbus, and we look forward to a long relationship with such a trusted company that has a proven record of performance, safety, and reliability,” said Linfox Group founder Lindsay Fox.

“This first order marks an important milestone for Airbus in Australia,” said Olivier Michalon, executive v-p of global business at Airbus Helicopters. “We look forward to seeing the H160 take flight in the country soon, delivering exceptional value, enhanced safety, and efficiency to private and business missions as well as all the other missions it was designed to excel in, such as EMS, law enforcement, and other public services.”

German aviation safety consultancy Aerothrive has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) accreditation, allowing it to be assigned auditing tasks by the regulator.

Aerothrive’s global team of multinational aviation advisors was first established in 2023 and has since grown to more than 120 experts. This new recognition by EASA “underscores our commitment to support the industry through the provision of aviation audits, training, and consultancy services for airlines, regulators, flight schools, air navigation providers, and other aviation entities,” explained Aerothrive CEO Patrick Lutz.

The EASA accreditation complements Aerothrive’s existing position as what it calls “the leading accredited audit company under the SARPcheck program.” This, explained the company, is a global flight safety-enhancing audit program primarily focused on large aircraft commercial aviation.

Aerothrive also offers specialized auditor teams “prepared to deploy wherever support is needed,” describing the provision of these separate teams as one of the company’s core strengths. These include a “dedicated team of highly qualified and experienced flight simulation training device auditors.”

In 2025, Aerothrive also designed and executed a comprehensive helicopter safety assessment program for a large American aircraft operator, assessing the safety levels of 15 European helicopter operators with a team of dedicated rotary-wing specialists.

Neural Concept has introduced what it calls a “physics- and geometry-aware” artificial intelligence (AI) assistant aimed at helping aerospace, automotive, and industrial engineers tackle the growing complexity of product development. Revealed last week at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the AI Design Copilot forms part of Neural Concept’s Engineering Intelligence platform and is intended to automate and accelerate the early phases of product design.

According to the Swiss company, the AI Design Copilot can compress weeks of manual computer-aided design (CAD) work into minutes and rapidly evaluate millions of design variants, reducing redesign work by up to 50%. Neural Concept claims it is the first enterprise-scale virtual assistant to combine spatial reasoning, physics awareness, and CAD-ready geometry generation—domains where generic large language models such as ChatGPT break down due to insufficient understanding.

“Our AI Design Copilot closes the loop from concept to decision, enabling engineers to explore, test, and refine designs at a scale that simply wasn’t possible before,” said company founder and CEO Pierre Baqué. “What we’re seeing across our customers is a fundamental change in how teams work: evaluating more design scenarios in parallel, uncovering optimizations earlier, and moving faster from concept to validation.