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We conclude our two-part discussion about mental wellness in business aviation with some encouraging news: FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup announced the agency will revise its procedures to encourage anyone needing help dealing with mental health challenges to get it.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and over the next two weeks NBAA Flight Plan, in cooperation with The Pilots Pandemic podcast, will feature an open and honest discussion about issues related to mental wellness in the business aviation community.

Several recent developments – including a new NBAA-supported blender's tax credit – have bolstered efforts to increase production of SAF to 3 billion gallons annually in the U.S. by 2030.

Supersonic travel over the continental U.S. has been banned for more than 50 years. However, NASA's X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology test aircraft, which should fly for the first time later this year, aims to change that.

Proactive planning and use of various weather tools can help operators navigate around convective weather.

With just a few keystrokes, hackers may be able to collect personal data from aircraft passengers or flight operations employees and even damage a company’s IT infrastructure. Guarding against cyberattacks requires participation and vigilance by everyone in your aviation operation, as well as cooperation from vendors and support providers.