Content Archive: May 2024

Training and Workforce

AX-D Flex Flight Simulators Switch Between Aircraft Types

Axis Flight Simulation lauched the technology at the World Aviation Training Summit
Axis Flight Simulation AX-D simulator
Maintenance and Modifications

Pro Star Breaks Ground on Grand Rapids Hangar, Offices

Facility will serve as a dedicated Pilatus Aircraft sales and service center
Executives from Pioneer Construction participate in a ground breaking ceremony for a new Pro Star Aviation hangar in Grand Rapids, Michigan
FBOs

Sheltair Starts Construction on Sarasota FBO

For the aviation real estate specialist, this will be its 13th FBO in Florida
artist rendering of planned Sheltair FBO at KSRQ
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Mayman Unveils Razor Air Utility Vehicles for Military Roles

The new family builds on the company's earlier Speeder design
Mayman Aerospace Razor air utility vehicles
Maintenance and Modifications

Jets MRO Earning Wyvern Wingman Certification

The process begins with an initial audit followed by checks every 24 months
Wyvern Jets MRO partnership
ATC

DOT Inspector General Report Faults FAA NextGen Progress

U.S. NextGen air traffic management may not be as transformational as originally promised
Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General Report
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Vertical Appoints New CEO To Bring eVTOL Aircraft to Market

Stuart Simpson is currently the UK start-up's CFO
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Maintenance Tech Salaries Growing but Lag Pilots'

Technicians need to be better informed about their worth—and advocate for themselves
NBAA Maintenance Conference maintenance competition
Regulations and Government

Transonic Exits Parts Distribution Accreditation Program

The company's records and procedures were not in FAA compliance
Aircraft

Levaero: Canada Aircraft Market Showing “Price Stabilization”

The Canadian aircraft broker's report shows slight increase in inventory last year