Amy Wilder is a private pilot with more than two decades of experience as a writer and editor in a career spanning journalism, marketing, and communications. 
She has worked in aviation journalism since 2023, combining a lifelong passion for flight and a love of the aviation community with a penchant for storytelling. As a licensed pilot, she brings firsthand insight to the stories she covers, lending an authentic, on-the-ground perspective to industry coverage.
She holds a Master of Arts in Eastern Classics and a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts, both from St. John&#039;s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Culture.

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Gulfstream GIV, GIV-SP,G300, G350,  and G450

Amy Wilder

An FAA-approved supplemental type certificate now clears operators of Gulfstream IV, G450, V, and G550 jets to swap out legacy main ship batteries for True Blue Power lithium-ion units, under a project led by 101 Aviation in partnership with True Blue and Aloft AeroArchitects.
According to 101 Aviation president Mike McClain, the STC covers two True Blue Gen5 TB50 lithium-ion batteries per aircraft, each rated at 50 amp-hours and weighing 44.3 pounds—50% lighter than the lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries they replace. Unlike those legacy batteries, the TB50 is maintained on condition, removing the need for scheduled deep cycling or capacity testing, and includes a built-in battery management system and heater for cold-weather use.
“Our objective is to deliver the simplest battery upgrade possible while providing Gulfstream IV, G450, V, and G550 operators with a solution that eliminates maintenance, reduces weight, and offers a service life that far exceeds what they are accustomed to,” McClain said. “The first Gulfstream TB50 battery installation is scheduled for the end of this month, and the upgrade can be completed in as little as half a day.”
That installation, which carries a four-year warranty, will be on a G450. True Blue’s lithium-ion batteries are currently installed on more than 5,000 aircraft.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

New STC Brings Lithium-ion Batteries to Gulfstream GIV, G450, GV, G550

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