Content Archive: February 2025

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo/SD Extends Luxaviation Group Connectivity Deal

Preferred supplier agreement was renewed for three more years
Gogo|SD
Regulations and Government

Hundreds of FAA Employees Drawn into Mass Layoffs

Both PASS and NATCA said their members were affected
FAA headquarters building
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Expands Asia Pac MRO Support at Melbourne Base

Enlarged and modernized Australian maintenance facility is set to open in early 2026
Textron Aviation service center at Melbourne Essendon Fields Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

TrustFlight Signs Heartland Aviation for MEL Manager

Software helps aircraft operators manage the minimum equipment list process
Heartland Aviation Bombardier Challenger 350
Avionics

Garmin Adds Engine Indicating for TPE331-10 Turbines

Upgrade changes round dials to larger arc-type gauges
Garmin Engine Indicating System
Rotorcraft

Tata and Airbus Set To Build H125 Helicopters in India

Single-engined rotorcraft will compete with Hindustan Aeronautics’ Light Utility Helicopter
Airbus H125 helicopter
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Too Sick To Fly, Part 2

A pilot's foremost responsibility medically is to assess their fitness to fly
pilot coughing
FBOs

Universal Partners on Dominican Republic FBO Renovation

The project is expected to be completed by mid-year
Artist rendering of the renovated FBO at Samana Airport in the Dominican Republic
Safety

Lawmakers Call For ‘Intense Focus’ on ATC Upgrades, Hiring

House T&I Committee Democrats highlight urgent need to prioritize FAA reauthorization implementation
ATC tower twilight
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

FlyExclusive To Acquire Jet.AI’s Aviation Assets

Jet.Ai to remain independent, spin off aviation business
Jet.AI