Content Archive: May 2025

Fuel

National Academies Call for U.S. Contrail Research Plan

Report seeks shared models and data systems to investigate contrail impact and mitigation strategies
Artist rendering of the concept of operations for the 2024 NASA–GE Aerospace Contrail Optical Depth Experiment (CODEX)
Charter & Fractional

Global Bizav Flying Continues Ascent in April, Says Argus

Despite erosion in Europe, flying activity rose 3.2% last month
VistaJet
Maintenance and Modifications

Japan Approves ExecuJet MRO for Falcon 2000EX Work

Authorization means Malaysian company is now approved by 16 national aviation regulators
Ivan Lim, ExecuJet MRO Services' vice president for Asia
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet, Dr. Barbara Sturm Partner on Skincare

Program includes in-flight facial treatments
VistaJet
Safety

Eclipse Owners and Aerocor Launch FOQA Analysis Program

Capturing flight data to improve pilot performance should help with insurance coverage
Eclipse 500 jet
Aircraft

Honeywell Expands Role with Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft

U.S. technology group will now provide inceptor controllers for pilots
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Embraer Sees Strong Q1 Revenues and Deliveries

Airframer had its highest revenues in nearly a decade
Embraer E195 airliner
Accidents

Philadelphia Learjet Crash Claims Eighth Victim

Woman succumbs to injuries three months after accident
Aerial image with the airplane’s ADS-B flight track and the accident location overlaid.
Airports

Lawmakers Call on FAA To Pave Way for TFR Reimbursements

Congress issues $3.5 million annually for businesses harmed by certain presidential reimbursements
Aerial view of Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

FAA Grants PMA for Gogo Galileo FDX Antenna

Antenna optimized for multi-user broadband cabins
A family in a business jet cabin, all using different devices