Content Archive: June 2025

Training and Workforce

Embry-Riddle Adds Fast-track ATC Controller Degree

Accelerated two-year program launches in August and will focus on tower training
A student training at Embry-Riddle in Florida
Operations

Nigerian Bizav Operator VivaJets Secures AOC

Certificate expands its commercial operating rights across 34 African nations
Nigeria’s VivaJets Receives Air Operator Certificate, Advocates Free Aviation in Africa
Regulations and Government

Former NTSB Vice Chair Brown Sues for Reinstatement

President Trump directed the removal of Brown from the board in May
NTSB slate in 2024 from left, Tom Chapman, J. Todd Inman, chair Jennifer Homendy, Alvin Brown, and Michael Graham. © National Transportation Safety Board
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet MRO Completes 120-month Check on Legacy 500

Work involved major disassembly of the airframe
ExecuJet MRO Services Australia and Embraer team
ATC

Redesign of UK Airspace Will Start with London Airports

Aircraft operators will be charged a new fee to support the work
London Biggin Hill Airport
Regulations and Government

MySky Acquiring State Tax Guide from JSSI

Acquisition will enable MySky to offer state tax information alongside federal information
Digital State Tax Guide (Photo: MySky)
FBOs

Dallas-area FBO Jet Access Moves to New Digs

The company has operated at KRBD since 2019
Jet on ramp at new Jet Access KRBD
Aircraft

Brazil ANAC Approves Ultra-long-range Gulfstream G700

Manufacturer is exhibiting this week at Catarina Aviation Show in São Paulo
Gulfstream G700
Engines

As GE9X Prepares for EIS, GE Aerospace Looks to RISE

A pre-show tour highlighted both programs
https://backend.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2025-05-30/ge9x-prepares-eis-ge-aerospace-looks-rise
Engines

VoltAero Launches Hybrid-electric Powertrain for Kit-built Aircraft

HPU 210 uses a Kawasaki motorcycle engine combined with an electric motor and batteries
VoltAero HPU 210 hybrid-electric propulsion system