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Safety

FAA SAFO Warns Air Carriers of Visual Approach Risks

Agency stresses use of ‘unable’ when clearances reduce safety margins
Newark Airport
Accidents

No Distress Call Made in New York MU-2B Turboprop Crash

Family was en route to holiday gathering
NTSB Todd Inman gives details on NY crash
Training and Workforce

Mixed Reality Sim Elevates Helicopter Rescue Training

MR tech enhances hoist operator proficiency in mission-critical helicopter operations
Entrol
FBOs

Avflight Expands Network with Wisconsin FBO Purchase

Acquisition brings the chain to 27 locations
Avflight FBO at KGRB
Engines

MagniX Electric Aircraft Engine Notches Key Milestones

After five years, Harbour Air's eBeaver is about to achieve its 100th flight
Harbour Air eBeaver at Oshkosh
FBOs

Sustainability, Improvement Honored at AIN FBO Awards

Event highlighted the best service providers in the industry
AIN FBO Awards Gala at WWII Museum
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Cancer and Flying, Part 1

Most pilots can continue flying even with a cancer diagnosis
medical implements
Aircraft

Citation CJ4 Marks 15th Anniversary of Service Entry

Manufacturer has delivered more than 450 of the light jet since 2010
Cessna Citation CJ4
Regulations and Government

Climbing Fast Campaign Climbs to the Top

Program is lauded for social media use and cohesive messaging
NBAA head Ed Bolen at the Climbing. Fast. launch in 2023
Charter & Fractional

Aerocor Expands Helicopter Division Operations

Company exceeds early goals within nine months
Gavin Woodman and Devon Lyons, Aerocor
Accidents

HondaJets Experience Runway Overruns in Oregon, Florida

No fatalities in either accident, but injuries occurred when one went into the water
HondaJet overrun in Coos Bay, Oregon
FBOs

Galaxy FBO at Houston Hobby Starts New Hangar Build

The 29,000-sq-ft structure is slated for December completion
backhoe digging at Galaxy FBO KHOU
Engines

Kawasaki Targets 2030 for Piston Engine Certification

Collaboration, hydrogen fuel potential drives Kawasaki engine effort
Jamie Imai talks about Kawasaki’s engine development
FBOs

Luxaviation Implements Centrik Safety Platform for FBOs

Business aviation services group has used the TrustFlight technology since 2018
ExecuJet Middle East FBO
Aircraft

Aura Aero Appoints Dealers for Light Aircraft Family

Companies with territories spanning Scandinavia to Italy will also market VIP versions
Aura Aero Integral E aircraft
Accidents

Bell LongRanger Crashes into Hudson River, Killing Six

Main rotor blades and the tail boom appeared to have separated from the aircraft while in flight
Bell 206 crash
Operations

Boston Logan To Institute Bizav Parking Restrictions

PPR program will last through the end of October
Boston Logan Airport
Aircraft

SkyDrive Flies eVTOL Air Taxi Prototype in Osaka

The SD-05 eVTOL aircraft made its public debut at World Expo 2025
SkyDrive's SD-05 aircraft flies at the Osaka World Expo
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Haite MRO Adds EASA Falcon 6X Line Mx Approval

ExecuJet Haite operates at three airports in China
ExecuJet Haite workers on ramp with Falcon 6X
Training and Workforce

API Launches Organizational Health Program for Bizav

WorkWell is designed to address retention challenges in business aviation
Aviation Personnel International
Maintenance and Modifications

Bluetail Fleet Surfaces Data from Aircraft Records  

New feature makes it easier to organize, access, and manage information
Bluetail Fleet compliance dashboard
Aircraft

Flight Design and Icon Restructure Under Chinese Owners

Shang Hong Group is primary investor for both companies
Flight design presentation
Rotorcraft

Kitz-Air Becomes Latest Bell 412EPX Customer in Europe

Austrian operator signed an order during the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany
Kitz-Air signs to buy Bell 412EPX helicopter
Training and Workforce

Young Charter Professionals Flag Sustainability Concerns

The Air Charter Association is working to nurture the next generation of industry leaders
The Air Charter Association young professionals networking event
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Propeller Details Growth and Facility Expansion

Company expands MRO network and facilities
JJ Frigge talks about Hartzell growth
Aircraft

Elixir Delivers First Aircraft to Greek Flight School

Egnatia has inked a deal for 12 aircraft to be delivered over the next two years
Cyril Champenois
Engines

Hydrogen Pioneer Says First Aircraft Will Be in Service by 2030

H2Fly co-founder says availability of renewable energy to produce hydrogen fuel is critical
H2Fly hydrogen test flights
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier To Establish Aircraft Service Center in UAE

120,000-sq-ft facility is expected to be operational next year
Signing of Bombardier's Abu Dhabi service center
Accidents

NTSB’s Graham Urges Aircraft Operators To Remain Vigilant

Board member Graham stressed that everyone in aviation is responsible for public trust
NTSB Board Member Michael Graham
Cabin Interior and Electronics

ATG Debuts AerLuxe Window Shades for VIP Aircraft

New cabin shading system introduced at AIX
aerLuxe