Amy Wilder
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Regulations and Government

AOPA Urges FAA To Stop Abuse of ADS-B Data

Frivolous private lawsuits and punitive action against legal activities among concerns
Map of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S.
Fuel

SAFII Created To Unite SAF Stakeholders in Aviation

Organization to offer technical expertise and networking
NBAA SAF
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Piper Aircraft Deliveries Soar Nearly 20% in 2024

M700 Fury launch contributed to growth in aircraft shipments last year
Piper M700 Fury single-engine airplane
Safety

NATA CS Launches Safety Management System with AI

The SMS supports regulatory compliance for operators
A screenshot of the SMS page
Regulations and Government

FAA Order Reverses Notam Acronym Terminology

No rationale has been provided by the FAA explaining the change
Notices to Airmen FAA search page
Aircraft

New Business Aviation Leaders Set for BAAFEx 2025 Show

BAAFEx 2025 to host Boeing, VistaJet, Lufthansa, and more in Singapore
Singapore Airshow
Maintenance and Modifications

Satys Unveils New Aircraft Painting Facility in Dubai

New facility eliminates the need to fly aircraft to Europe for livery work
Satys aircraft paint facility in Dubai
Regulations and Government

Nav Canada To End ATIS Phone Service by March

Information will be available on the NC-AeroView site
Accidents

Low Maneuvering Cause of Fatal 2023 Bell 407 Crash

Steep turn over terrain caused main rotor blade to contact ground
Video still from Bell 407 crash showing steep bank
Regulations and Government

GACA Opens Saudi Air Charter Market to Foreigners

Changes are set to take effect May 1, 2025
Imtiyaz Manzary portrait
Charter & Fractional

AirSprint Welcomes 40th Aircraft to Canadian Fleet

New Embraer jet increases fractional ownership capacity
AirSprint’s Embraer, its 40th aircraft, on the runway threshold, photographed from above
Training and Workforce

SkyAlyne Secures Textron Contract for 7 King Air 260s

Deliveries of the aircraft are expected in 2028
A King Air 260 in flight
Operations

Comply365 Acquires ASQS To Boost Safety Management

Deal is expected to close by the end of the second quarter
Airports

Airports Along U.S. Gulf Coast Close Amid Winter Storm

Texas, Louisiana airports issuing unprecedented closures due to winter weather
Image posted by Galaxy FBO to its X account showing snow covering the ramp in front of the FBO building at Houston Hobby Airport
Training and Workforce

One-G Simulation Launches Tarbes 8 Flight Simulator

Simulator offers advanced emergency training scenarios
one-G Tarbes 8 cockpit
Accidents

Cessna Citation CJ1+ Overruns Runway in Brazil, Killing Pilot

Wet runway surface, short available landing space may be factors
Google Earth image of Ubataba airport with distance markings
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Afterglow Retrofit Concept Focuses on Wellness, Luxury

JPA Design says its retrofitting approach boosts sustainability
JPA Designs Afterglow interior showing daylight effect
Training and Workforce

CrewBlast Wallet Upgrades with AI and OCR Technology

Upgrades make billing faster and easier for contract flight crew members
A screenshot of CrewBlast Wallet's expense addition screen
Fuel

French Partners Test General Aviation Liquid Hydrogen Turbine Engine

Ground tests advance work on hydrogen propulsion for general aviation
Safran TurboTech Air Liquide BeautHyFuel MoteurSassenage
Safety

Flexjet Meets FAA’s SMS Rule Far Ahead of 2027 Deadline

Flexjet leads industry in FAA SMS compliance efforts
Flexjet’s Gulfstream G650 aircraft in flight
Regulations and Government

FAA Issuing Temporary Flight Restrictions for Inauguration

VFR and UAS operations suspended, special rules and ASOC coordination in place January 20
Engines

PBS Velka Bites Celebrates 1,500th APU Produced

APU provides power options for helicopter and airplanes
Image of APU
Regulations and Government

New UK ETA Rules Mean Compliance Changes for Operators

Noncompliance could result in steep fines
Article image
Aircraft

Dassault Falcon 6X Delivered in U.S. with Nimbl Support

Aircraft ready for immediate operations in U.S.
a Dassault Falcon jet facing away from the camera
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Group Acquires Glendale Aero Services MRO

Capabilities include Cirrus and Cessna service range
Cirrus SR-22 panel upgraded Garmin G500 TXi
Aircraft

Reality's Digital Mirror with Dassault's Virtual Design

Digital twins transform product development and manufacturing
Dassault Virtual twins
Aircraft

Woodward, Safran Ink Deal for Electromechanical Assets

Acquisition strengthens Woodward’s aircraft technology portfolio
Safran mechanical component
Maintenance and Modifications

Marsh Brothers Secures Australian King Air Retrofit Deal

CJ Aerospace to install the self-lubricating kits
Marsh Brothers Flap Rollers
Accidents

Cheyenne Crash in Brazil Kills All Onboard, Injures 17

Business owner, family members, and colleague were onboard
a screen grab of the flight path for the accident airplane
Airlines

SkedFlex FP Mobile App Brings Flexible Flight Planning

New app offers anytime, anywhere access
ett aviation mobile fp app