Content Archive: February 2024

FBOs

PrimeFlight Expands into Mexico with Aerocharter Buy

Aerocharter provides ground support at 16 airports in Mexico
Aerocharter ground services (Photo: Aerocharter)
Aircraft

Restoration Commences on First Production Lear Jet

Volunteer-led project could take up to five years
Volunteers in Wichita removing components from 23-003
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Announces New COO, Operational Team

The restructuring follows Delta's 2023 acquisition
Delta purchased a majority stake in Wheels Up last year.
Environment

EBAA, GAMA Urge Increased Tempo for SAF Adoption

The two aviation groups are advocating for an aggressive timeline towards 100 percent SAF use
Business jet being fueled with SAF
Avionics

ForeFlight Voyager Puts Vision Pro Users in VR Airports

Aviation applications are coming online for Apple's new VR headset
Apple Vision Pro Zamperini Field depiction in ForeFlight Voyager app
Environment

Startup Looks To Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market

The Ireland-based company brings expertise in aviation, renewable fuels, finance, and climate science
Neste's Rotterdam renewable fuel refinery
Maintenance and Modifications

Premier Private Jets Acquires Stevens' Dayton MRO/FBO

National charter operator takes over Stevens facilities in Dayton, Ohio
Premier Private Aviation hangar in Dayton, Ohio
Airports

FAA To Hand Out Nearly $250M in AIP Grants in 2024

Package includes 153 grants for airports in 37 U.S. states
Detroit area Willow Run Airport (KYIP)
Rotorcraft

Air Evac Helicopter in Oklahoma Hit Geese Before Crashing

NTSB found dead goose in flight controls, others in crash area
NTSB chart
Regulations and Government

DOT Offers Charter Waivers for Presidential Election

Waiver eases per-seat restriction on charters during election travel
White House (National Park Service)