Category: Stories
STORIES Nov 10, 2026 Seeing the Invisible: SkyPath's Answer to Rising Turbulence Clear-air turbulence is the hazard pilots cannot see coming. As turbulence climbs, SkyPath chief executive Maya Shpak explains how pilots' iPads, machine learning, and a strict data-sharing rule combine to give crews about 10 minutes' warning. Read More →
STORIES Nov 05, 2026 Exclusive: Thrive Aviation CEO Details New HondaJet Fractional Program Launching in 2027 In an interview with AeroXplorer, Thrive Aviation CEO Curtis Edenfield explains why Thrive chose a HondaJet and a Challenger, how its existing fleet will support the launch, and what must happen behind the scenes before fractional operations can ramp up. Read More →
STORIES Nov 03, 2026 VIDEO: The Lear Jet Restoration Project A Wichita nonprofit is restoring the first Lear Jet ever built to flying condition. Meet the volunteers bringing 23-003 back to life, decades after it first flew. Read More →
STORIES Nov 02, 2026 Exclusive: Inside Lufthansa Technik's Touchscreen Tray Table Lufthansa Technik, F/LIST, and Pilatus unveiled their “nice” intelligent cabin divider at NBAA-BACE last week. During a hands-on demonstration, AeroXplorer explored another application of the technology: a tray table that doubles as an entertainment screen, cabin controller, and potential workspace. Read More →
STORIES Oct 27, 2026 Are Airports Cool & Fancy Again? We Think So The rise of luxury, modern airports has begun. With over 600 airport projects happening worldwide, we can expect more innovation & premium services to be at the forefront of these megahubs. Read More →
STORIES Oct 23, 2026 Why Aircraft Towing May Be One of the Last Frontiers of Autonomous Ground Operations Ground support equipment has advanced steadily toward autonomy: baggage carts and pushback tractors, among others, are being designed to operate with minimal human intervention. Yet the aircraft itself – the single most valuable and structurally sensitive asset on the ramp – is still almost universally towed under direct human control. Read More →
STORIES Oct 22, 2026 How Delivery Delays Are Reshaping Aviation Sourcing When Boeing and Airbus can't deliver new aircraft fast enough, someone has to keep the old ones flying. That reality, playing out across airline fleets and MRO shops worldwide, is fueling what industry insiders are now calling a defining moment for the aviation aftermarket. Read More →
STORIES Sep 26, 2026 Why a $70 Million Private Jet Can Feel Outdated in Five Years Business jet cabins are designed to last decades, but their tech doesn't. Here's why future-proofing the architecture matters more than the components. Read More →
STORIES Sep 23, 2026 How Jet Access Is Building a New Model for Private Aircraft Maintenance Explore how Jet Access Maintenance is expanding aircraft support through specialized service centers, nationwide mobile AOG teams, and on-site Starlink installation. Read More →
STORIES Sep 21, 2026 How One Tech Entrepreneur Is Solving Private Aviation’s Million-Dollar Puzzle Tech entrepreneur Roger Zhan is using AI to solve private aviation’s million-dollar scheduling puzzle, optimizing more than 20,000 flights each month. Read More →