Content Archive: March 2025

Rotorcraft

Robinson Upgrades R66 with New Safety, Trim Features

R66 NxG features Garmin avionics and autopilots plus interior and exterior changes
Robinson R66 Verticon 2025
Fuel

Platinum, World Fuel Expand Gold Coast Fuel Partnership

Ten-year deal brings fuel operations changes
An airplane on the ramp in front of an FBO
Rotorcraft

GE Aerospace Touts Hybrid-electric Propulsion Efforts

Engine maker is contributing its expertise to several cutting-edge projects
GE CT hybrid engine
Regulations and Government

Business Aviation Leaders Call for UK To Rejoin EASA

Regulatory disconnects have resulted in shrinking numbers of UK-registered aircraft
BBGA conference panel
Rotorcraft

Loft Dynamics Unveils H145 Virtual Reality Simulator 

Simulator replicates the real world inside a VR headset
Loft Dynamics VR simulator accident scene
Aircraft

Gulfstream, Skyryse among 2024 Collier Trophy Finalists

Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 business jet is one of five candidates
NAA
Training and Workforce

JSfirm Sees Uptick in Aviation Job Seekers

Online employment platform noted a strong start to 2025
JSfirm career fair
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Supply/Demand Imbalance Could Signal Dip in Bizav Sector

WingX data suggests rising aircraft numbers may not be viable as demand flattens
NBAA-BACE static display
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Eyes Profits as Fleet Efficiencies Grow Margins

Revenues stabilize as Q4 adjusted EBITDA loss falls to $11.3 million
Wheels Up Phenom 300 cabin interior
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

China's Wanfeng Group Set to Buy Volocopter for €10 Million

Wanfeng has owned Austria-based Diamond Aircraft since 2017
VoloCity eVTOL over Shanghai