Content Archive: May 2025

ATC

FAA: Newark ATC Failures Prompt Controller Trauma Leave

Agency reiterates need for tech upgrades after Newark failures
Newark Airport in the New York City area experienced significant disruption.
Regulations and Government

Senate Commerce Advances Isaacman Nomination for NASA

NBAA endorsed the nomination
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Bill Carey)
Charter & Fractional

NetJets, FlightSafety Revenue Grows 10.4% in 1Q

Costs weigh on otherwise strong quarter
NetJets Challenger jet
Environment

New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative Targets APAC

Green Fuel Forward aims to spur demand for SAF
Initial signatories to the Green Fuel Forward initiative on stage in Singapore
Engines

StandardAero Takes 1,500th HTF7000 for Heavy Mx

HTF7000 turbofan fleet hit 10 million flight hours last year
Honeywell HTF7000 engine
Maintenance and Modifications

Epic Aircraft Taps Victory Lane as 1st Gold Star Provider

Gold Star Authorized Service Center is a new tier within the Epic's aircraft support network
Victory Lane Aviation
Training and Workforce

Maintenance Training Group Announces New Online Course

Featuring expert subject material, the interactive platform will launch mid-year
Academy Avation Group booth at NBAA Maintenance Conference
Accidents

NTSB Cites Faulty T-bolt Install in Tail Rotor Failure

No injuries reported after the air ambulance accident
A diagram of the installation of the T-bolt and associated attachment hardware onto the pitch change slider
Regulations and Government

Comment Period Extended for Concealing Aircraft Owner Data

Allows for a 60-day comment period on rule limiting data disclosure to the public
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Aerospace Completes Expansion at St. Louis MRO

Modernized facility increases aircraft completions capability and brings more jobs
Gulfstream St. Louis 2025 expansion dedication