Signature Aviation has unveiled the latest in its facility modernization efforts with the grand opening yesterday of a new FBO terminal at Scotland’s Glasgow Airport (EGPF). Company leadership was joined by airport officials, along with key attendees from the region and local media, for a first-look tour of the facilities and amenities there.  

Designed to enhance the guest experience as a gateway to one of the most culturally rich and historic cities in Scotland and greater Europe, the facility provides 4,660 sq ft of space. It features an expansive lounge, large meeting room, VIP lounge, showers, and a dedicated security screening room. Built on the same site as the previous facility, it nearly doubles the size of the former terminal.

“The opening of our new terminal in Glasgow reflects both our continued investment in key international markets and our commitment to delivering a truly elevated, hospitality-driven experience for our guests,” said Signature CEO Tony Lefebvre. “As we continue to modernize and strengthen our global network, we are focused on creating thoughtfully designed spaces that support the operational needs of our guests with the comfort, privacy, and seamless service that Signature is known for. This new facility brings that Signature experience to life in Glasgow.”

Daher believes its “Take Off 2027” five-year strategic plan, inaugurated in 2023, is progressing as planned. This comes as Daher Aircraft continues to make progress on a third aircraft assembly line—located in Stuart, Florida—with boosted production capacity complementing technology development.

Construction of the dual TBM and Kodiak assembly facility in Stuart is now underway after renewal of the site’s long-term lease. Although the OEM had stated in 2024 that the first aircraft would roll off the combined line in late 2025 or early 2026, this has now been revised to 2027.

Meanwhile, Daher Aircraft’s “Fly’in” technology center, inaugurated in January 2025 at its Tarbes, France headquarters, will also continue to work on adjacent aerospace developments. These include rapid prototyping, testing, data, and artificial intelligence, “accelerating the movement toward ‘more electric’ aircraft and dual-role integration,” explained Daher.

In June, Daher was selected as one of two main partners in a consortium to develop a medium-altitude long-endurance drone demonstrator, EyePulse, which made its first flight in December. This, stated Daher, illustrated the company’s “increasing mastery of complex system architecture, dual-use technology management, and high-level avionics integration.”

Michelin is targeting weight reductions and service life increases of between 10% and 20% when its new Air X Sky Light tires enter service on the Dassault Falcon 10X, for which deliveries are expected to start in late 2027. The France-based group developed the technology specifically for the new business jet, which was unveiled at a rollout event last week, and now aims to be selected for other aircraft.

The sidewall and bead area of the Sky Light tires includes next-generation hybrid cords and fabrics that Michelin said are both stronger and lighter than those used for earlier tires. Additionally, the company has introduced new manufacturing techniques and redesigned the tread.

According to Michelin, the weight reduction will contribute to reduced fuel burn and carbon dioxide emissions. Due to the reduced wear of the Sky Light tires, the company anticipates longer in-service life and reduced life cycle environmental impact.

Michelin launched the Sky Light tires at the 2023 Paris Air Show and has worked closely with Dassault as development of the Falcon 10X has progressed, having previously provided tires for the airframer’s fighters. By 2050, Michelin aims to make all its tires using renewable and recycled materials.

Moog has sold its S-TEC 3100 airplane autopilot product line to Innovative Aerosystems (formerly Innovative Solutions & Support). The deal adds to Innovative Aerosystems’ avionics, flight control, and mission-critical aerospace systems products for the business, commercial, and military aviation segments. Moog purchased S-TEC manufacturer Genesys Aerosystems in December 2020.

According to Innovative Aerosystems, it plans to support existing S-TEC 3100 customers and invest in “future enhancements, certification expansion, and seamless integration with the company’s broader avionics ecosystem, including advanced flight decks, autothrottle systems, mission computers, and display technologies.”

“This acquisition represents another important step in our strategy to deliver fully integrated avionics and flight control solutions to the global aerospace market,” said Shahram Askarpour, CEO of Innovative Aerosystems. “By adding this autopilot product line to our portfolio, we are expanding our flight-control capabilities, strengthening long-term customer support, and creating new opportunities for integration across current and future platforms.”

Innovative Aerosystems’ general aviation products include the Avio IFMS integrated avionics suite for the Eclipse 500/550 and ThrustSense autothrottle system for Beechcraft King Airs and Pilatus PC-12s.

The G1000 NXi’s Autothrottle delivers precise throttle management, optimized climb and descent profiles, and enhanced protection against exceedances. This overview breaks down the operational advantages of transforming day‑to‑day flying for King Air pilots.

India-based AeroSource International is partnering with Canada’s ZenithJet to support business aircraft owners across the Asia-Pacific region. The companies announced their alliance yesterday, saying that ZenithJet’s technical advisory and project oversight experience will support AeroSource’s aircraft sales and acquisition services in India.

“As demand for business aircraft continues to grow in India, our clients require experienced technical representation throughout the acquisition and delivery process,” said AeroSource managing director and founder Vinod Singel. “Working with ZenithJet ensures that owners have independent oversight at completion centers and maintenance facilities globally.”

Montreal-based ZenithJet supports people and companies acquiring aircraft with the technical aspects of transactions. This can cover cabin interior completions, maintenance, and the delivery process in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

AeroSource, which is based in Bangalore, has handled more than 67 aircraft sales and acquisition projects for corporate and private clients in India and the wider Asia-Pacific region. In addition to acting as a broker, the 25-year-old company also handles regulatory coordination services for both new and preowned aircraft.

Subscribers to Garmin’s database of guided visual approaches have 15 new approaches to fly and 10 airports added to the database. Guided visual approaches can be loaded in avionics and flown (by hand or autopilot-coupled) like traditional instrument approaches and give pilots stabilized, obstacle-free lateral and vertical guidance to the runway.

The guided visual approaches are available for aircraft equipped with “Garmin WAAS-equipped avionics capable of RF legs, such as the GTN and GTN Xi series navigators, and select Garmin integrated flight decks,” according to Garmin. Each approach is depicted on a georeferenced approach chart, accessed via Garmin’s FliteCharts system, and they are briefed and flown like any approach, although they are visual procedures for use only in visual meteorological conditions.

Developed by Hughes Aerospace, the approach database now includes procedures for Long Beach (KLGB) and San Jose, California; Macon County (1A5), North Carolina; Aspen, Colorado (KASE), Runway 15; Salida, Colorado (KANK); and more.

According to Garmin, “Guided visuals enhance approach safety by enabling more stabilized visual approaches in faster turbine aircraft, especially when flying into airports in areas of higher terrain and obstacles. Guided visuals also aid pilots flying visual approaches into airports surrounded by cityscapes and lights at night, making it easier to stay in visual contact with the runway.”

GGT Worldwise is launching Astorisk, a security and intelligence platform for business aviation, next week at the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference in Cleveland. The platform combines ground security, executive protection, and geopolitical intelligence services that GGT Worldwise has offered for more than two decades. Operations are monitored from GGT’s offices in Houston and London.

Its intelligence platform tracks 195 countries with data, including country risk assessments, airport intelligence, weather information, notams, temporary flight restrictions, and customs procedures. The system provides security alerting.

Services include executive protection with armed and unarmed personnel, aircraft guarding, armored vehicles with route planning, location security briefings, and secure transportation with vetted drivers.

“Astorisk, while being a new brand to the industry, is the bringing together of services we at GGT have been offering globally for more than 20 years,” said Sheridan Rampaul, founder and CEO of GGT Worldwise. “It represents our commitment to raising the bar for executive security.”

The platform offers subscription tiers for individual operators, corporate flight departments, and charter organizations. Trial access is available for qualified aviation professionals, and the company also offers enterprise contracts that can integrate with flight-planning and trip-management software.

Pilots at the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Police Aviation Department recently completed maintenance check pilot training with SRT Helicopters. The company’s program included advanced evaluation training focused on post-maintenance flight procedures, aircraft systems validation, performance assessment, and standardized safety protocols.

According to SRT, the training supports the evaluation of aircraft returning to service following maintenance. The Bakersfield, California-based company provides specialized instruction for test pilots and maintenance check pilots across multiple aircraft models. These programs are designed to strengthen operational safety, reinforce regulatory compliance, and enhance mission readiness in complex operating environments.

Last week at Verticon, SRT presented an Elevation course, “SAR in Action: Building Real-world Response Capabilities,” that centers on building integrated search-and-rescue capability through scenario-based training. It emphasizes training to proficiency in both aircraft and mission.

“Mission readiness requires more than aircraft proficiency,” said SRT Helicopters director of emergency services Chris Gadbois. “It requires training that reflects the realities that crews face in the field. Our goal is to help organizations build response capability that is coordinated, disciplined, and operationally sound.”