Content Archive: February 2025

FBOs

FBO Special Event Fees on Tap for Super Bowl in New Orleans

For private aviation, the extra tariffs are now ingrained in the ‘Big Game’ experience
New Orleans Lakefront Airport
Regulations and Government

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Tackles Drones

Hearing comes amidst high public awareness of drone use
Chris McLaughlin, Executive Vice President of Operations, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW
Accidents

Low Maneuvering Cause of Fatal 2023 Bell 407 Crash

Steep turn over terrain caused main rotor blade to contact ground
Video still from Bell 407 crash showing steep bank
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airbus Inks Connectivity Deal with Gogo/SD for ACJ Operators

Agreement covers Gogo’s air-to-ground and satellite airborne connectivity solutions
Airbus ACJ Gogo/Satcom Direct connectivity
Avionics

Collins Unveils Pro Line 21 Upgrade for Cessna CJs, XLS+

Added features include CPDLC, ADS-B In weather, and enhanced connectivity
Collins Pro Line 21 avionics upgrades for Citation CJs, XLS+
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Business Aviation Outlook Shows Wider Transatlantic Gap

U.S. executives hail ‘Trump bump’ but acknowledge some cause for concern
Corporate Jet Investor London 2025 conference
Aircraft

Japan’s Oita Prefecture Plans Integrated eVTOL and Rail Services

Oita's local government partners with SkyDrive and Kyushu Railway Company
A map comparing travel times between Beppu and Yufiun via eVTOL, road, and rail
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Honeywell Outlines Plan To Separate Aerospace, Automation

Company will become three publicly listed entities in the second half of 2026
Vimal Kapur Honeywell chairman and CEO
Safety

Aviation Orgs Pledge Safety Commitment, Urge Full Funding

Groups say NTSB, FAA, and controllers must have adequate resources to do their jobs
ATC tower
Aircraft

Bombardier Deliveries, Services Up in 2024

Shipments increased by eight aircraft to 146 in 2024
200th Bombardier Global 7500 business jet (Photo: Bombardier)