Content Archive: June 2024

Maintenance and Modifications

Skyservice To Add Capacity for Gogo Avance Installations

The Gogo-authorized dealer has established a program to create a center of excellence for LTE upgrades
FBOs

Sky Harbour Inks Washington D.C. Hangar Development Deal

The $50 million complex is expected to break ground next year
Sky Harbour hangar complex in Miami
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Launches Propeller Core Purchase Program

The plan reduces overhaul lead times and more buying options of spare parts
Hartzell mechanic inspects work on a propeller in Pique, Ohio
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Lawsuit Accuses Pilots' Union of Defamation

An ongoing dispute shows no signs of abating
Regulations and Government

Private Jet Travel to Israel Has Gotten More Complicated

There are no longer airports in the U.S. approved for direct departures to Israel
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Volocopter Says It Has Funding To Complete Certification of eVTOL Aircraft

The company will not disclose which of its existing investors have committed to provide new funding
Volocopter flies in Saudi Arabia
Airlines

Mesa Airlines Revealed as Backer for XTI's TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft

XTI has enlisted support from AVX Aircraft to step up design work on the turbine-powered aircraft
XTI Aerospace TriFan 600
Environment

Study: Using 100% SAF Reduces Non-CO2 Emissions

Collaborative study showed environmental benefits
The ECLIF3 study test flight.
Avionics

Honeywell Preparing FMS-guided Visual Approach for KHPN

The new approaches give pilots visual guidance at challenging airports
Sound visual approach Runway 34 at Westchester Country Airport
Avionics

Dassault Test Pilot Explains How the Falcon 6X’s Avionics Suite Makes Long-Range Flights Easy

Advanced avionics reduce pilot workload and improve situational awareness
Dassault Falcon 6X in flight