Content Archive: January 2025

Regulations and Government

NBAA’s Rocheleau Returns To FAA as Deputy Administrator

Rocheleau served as COO for NBAA
Chris Rocheleau
Rotorcraft

U.S. Army FLRAA Program Boost Bell’s Revenues in 2024

2025 growth expected despite forecast of squeeze on operating margins
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)
Aircraft

Flying Privately: Is It Time To Buy an Aircraft?

It may make sense to buy your own aircraft if you fly privately often enough
Bombardier Global 7500 flying and banking
FBOs

Universal To Build Madrid’s First Dedicated GA Hangar

The nearly 54,000-sq-ft facility is expected to debut in late 2026
An artist rendering shows the proposed Universal Aviation hangar in Madrid
Regulations and Government

Sean Duffy Nomination Easily Clears Senate Commerce Vote

Approval paves way for full Senate consideration
Sean Duffy, official congressional portrait
Aircraft

Seaplane Conference Grows for February Event in Miami

Increased numbers of delegates, sponsors, and exhibitors are backing FOSAA25
Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation
Environment

Embraer Hopes for Bright Skies Ahead with Solar Installation

Company aims for renewable energy at all sites by 2030
Embraer
Aircraft

Hunch Mobility To Operate Electra EL9 ‘Ultra Short’ Aircraft in India

Hybrid-electric EL9 airplane only needs 150 feet of runway
A digital rendering of Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense, Jetfly Form Fractional Partnership

Clients can use hours in either program
PlaneSense and Jetfly Pilatus aircraft
Airports

Record Snowfall Leaves More Gulf Coast Airports Reeling

Unexpected blizzard strikes locations without snow handling options
Pensacola airport FBO in snow