Content Archive: February 2025
Aircraft
Canada Gets Its First SkyCourier from Textron Aviation
The utility twin turboprop will be used as a cargo hauler in the Ontario region
Charter & Fractional
AirSprint Welcomes 40th Aircraft to Canadian Fleet
New Embraer jet increases fractional ownership capacity
Accidents
Industry Mourns Loss of Two Professionals in D.C. Crash
Casey Crafton of Guardian Jet and Vikesh Patel of GE Aerospace were among those killed in the American Airlines Flight 5342 crash
Regulations and Government
EBAA Leader: Attacks on Bizav Stifle European Growth
Environmental protestors blockaded the entrances to the Corporate Jet Investor conference in London
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Canadian Airline Nolinor Orders Kona Cargo Freighters
The charter operator agreed to buy multiple Kona production slots from Natilus
Operations
Bombardier Adding Aircraft Paint Shop at Biggin Hill
Two-bay facility is set to open in 2026, employing 50 skilled technicians
Engines
EASA Certifies Safran's 125-Kilowatt EngineUs 100 Electric Motor
Approval process took four years and established the European agency's special condition
Engines
FAA Approves ZeroAvia’s Certification Basis for Electric Propulsion System
ZeroAvia received a G-1 issue paper for the electric propulsion system
Environment
Avfuel Brings SAF to Northeast U.S. Via New Jersey
Vermont’s Heritage Aviation is the first customer to sign on
Aircraft
Tariffs Raising Uncertainty for Aviation Industry
Plans for tariffs follow through on campaign pledge but are evolving
