Content Archive: April 2022

Aircraft

Air Plains Services Exhibits Cessna 182XP 300hp at Sun n' Fun

Air Plains Services will showcase its extensive tip-to-tail refurbishment of a 1976 Cessna 182 which features a 300hp engine upgrade.
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Regulations and Government

DOT IG Critical of FAA's Counter-UAS Measure Oversight

The U.S. DOT’s inspector general office found that the FAA is lacking resources in its oversight of counter-UAS measures.
Safety

Web Manuals, Flight Safety Foundation Partner on BARS

The Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) is a risk-based management program for organizations that use aircraft operators to provide contracted support.
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Aircraft

Lilium Delays eVTOL Certification Timeline to 2025

Lilium has pushed back the projected timeline to achieve type certification of its seven-seat Lilium Jet eVTOL by 12 or more months, to 2025.
Fuel

East Coast Jet Fuel Prices See Record-high Spike

The petroleum sanctions placed on Russia are having an effect on jet-A pricing in the U.S., particularly on the East Coast.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Certifies, Delivers First M2 Gen2

California-based Elite Team Offices took delivery of the first Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 light twinjet.
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Safety

NATA Launches New FBO Safety Program Directory

NATA has launched a new online directory that will help operators identify what safety programs airports and FBOs participate in.
Environment

Santa Monica Airport Converts to Unleaded Avgas

The self-serve avgas pumps at California’s Santa Monica Airport have transitioned to Swift UL94 unleaded aviation gasoline.
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Russ Meyer Reflects on the Early Days of Business Aviation - AIN’s 50th Anniversary

Russ Meyer Reflects on the Early Days of Business Aviation - AIN’s 50th Anniversary
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Aircraft

Malaysia’s Defense Show Highlights New Procurements

The first Defence Services Asia (DSA) show for four years was a well-attended event to display and discuss regional requirements.
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