Content Archive: March 2025

Rotorcraft

Bell Sees 'Strong Path Forward' To 525 Certification

Company's largest helicopter has been delayed at the finish line
Bell 525 at the company's booth at Verticon
Rotorcraft

Aero Asset: Preowned Twin Helicopter Prices Climbed in 2024

Fewer transactions in fourth quarter signal a possible cooling trend
Graph of average transaction prices from 2019 to 2024
Rotorcraft

Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter - Full Launch Event

The R88 is the first new helicopter from Robinson in almost two decades.
Mockup of Robinson Helicopter R88 during launch event
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Helicopters Shine in Offshore Environment

Company's market share in energy services continues to grow
Leonardo AW119 helicopter arrives at Verticon 2025
Regulations and Government

Cantwell Questions DOD’s ADS-B 'Sensitive' Exemption Use

Letter questions routine exemptions, inquires about oversight
Committee chair Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) discusses the FAA Reauthorization Act.
Aircraft

SmartJets Speed Runs Sale of Dassault Falcon 2000

Aircraft was sold in 27 days
SmartJets
Safety

FAA Steps Up Safety Collaboration with Industry

Agency held a Call to Action with business and general aviation leaders
FAA's headquarters building in Washington, D.C.
Charter & Fractional

Chapman Freeborn Establishes Charter Base in France

UK-based charter broker is boosting its presence across Europe
Wajdi Zarra (left) and Tiphanie Marie
Rotorcraft

Bell Debuts Upscale Interiors for 407 GXi

Upgrades represent the newest addition to the company's designer series catalogue
Bell 407GXi interior in grey
Fuel

Jet Fuel Suppliers Could Pay for UK SAF Pricing Mechanism

UK government consultation on revenue certainty mechanism
Sustainable aviation fuel at Farnborough Airport