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Rotorcraft

Anodyne and Texas Aerospace Strengthen Latin American Offerings

AEM's new P25 radio set will be available to Texas Aerospace Customers
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing MTP136D
Maintenance and Modifications

Airwolf Medium Bell TT Straps Gain DLA Source Approval

The straps already had STC approval from the FAA
Airwolf Aerospace’s Bell UH-1 series TT straps
Engines

Safran Boosts Deliveries as Work on New Engines Advances

The company wants to boost output from 600 to 1,000 engines by 2025
Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2K turboshaft
Rotorcraft

Airbus Seeks To Boost Output and Performance

Rotorcraft accounted for the strongest earnings growth across the Airbus group
Airbus Helicopters
Avionics

StandardAero, Thales Pick Flex for Autopilot Mode Annunciator

The Flex instrument fits into a standard 2.25-inch panel cutout
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Flex display for StableLight mode annunciator
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Sees Positive Signs for Business Aviation

The finance and leasing group predicts a return to normal for the business aviation market
Bombardier Global G6500
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

LCI Considers eVTOL, Infrastructure Lease Bundles

The leasing group has signed MOUs for 165 eVTOL aircraft
Beta Technologies Alia 250 aircraft
Regulations and Government

IG Criticizes FAA's Airport Improvement Funding

FAA did not follow proper procedures when allocating $106 million in airport improvement funding
Newark Airport
Accidents

Bizav Accidents in Canada Nearly Double Year-over-year

Business aviation accounted for more than 14 percent of fixed-wing accidents in 2023
FBOs

Toledo, Ohio FBO Acquires On-field Rival

The move gives Grand Aire facilities on both sides of KTOL
Former National Flight Services FBO at KTOL
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IRS Stepping Up Scrutiny on Personal Bizjet Use

NBAA's Bolen calls audits attempt to paint corporations with negative brush
IRS Building Exterior
Aircraft

Embraer's Phenom 300 Continues Its Reign

The light jet was the top-selling business twinjet for the past four years
Embraer Phenom 300E in flight
Charter & Fractional

Amber Raises Funds for Asian Fractional Ownership Program

NetJets is among the Chinese company's investors
Amber Aviation
Safety

Union Balks at Bringing Super Pumas Back to North Sea

Calls it an 'insult' to the memory of 33 killed
Airbus
Rotorcraft

Eola Buys Stake in Helo Management Provider Starspeed

The move expands Eola's services in the UK
Starspeed helicopters
Training and Workforce

Daher and GAMA Renew International Internship Program

Four students will participate in the 2024 program
Kodiak aircraft production at the facility in Sandpoint, Idaho
FutureFlight

Merlin Gets Approval To Start Freight Operations in New Zealand

The autonomous flight technology group has established a base at Kerikeri near the top of New Zealand’s North Island.
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FutureFlight

Ampaire Runs Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System on 100 Percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Dimensional Energy produces its ASTM D7566 fuel using electricity and carbon.
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FBOs

Canada's Skyservice Buys Fontainebleau Fort Lauderdale FBO

The under-development facility will be operated as Fontainebleau Aviation KFLL
Artist rendering of Fontainebleau Aviation KFLL
FutureFlight

Joby Completes Third of Five Stages for FAA Type Certification of Its eVTOL Aircraft

The manufacturer expects to finish the process this year and be ready to launch commercial operations with the four-passenger vehicle in 2025.
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FutureFlight

Houston Suburb Sugar Land Prepares for Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Texas lawmakers recently passed legislation to encourage public-private partnerships to further technology transportation initiatives.
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Rotorcraft

Robinson Helicopter Launches 'Climb Higher' Video Series

Operators featured in new Robinson videos
Robinson
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering Reaping Benefits of AI

Company makes use of proprietary algorithms for maintenance among other activities
ST Engineering
Training and Workforce

AINsight: The Bucket List for Professional Pilots

Trying out new ways to fly is a sure way to recharge a pilot's batteries
Bucket List
Regulations and Government

New Fuel Efficiency Certification Rules Apply to Bizav

The U.S. rules apply to new type certificates and modified airplanes
New FAA Part 38 rules
Rotorcraft

LCI Orders 21 New Leonardo Helicopters

The deal includes AW139, AW169, and AW189 models
LCI helicopter fleet
FutureFlight On The Radar

EASA Proposes Means of Compliance and Guidance For VTOL-Capable Aircraft

The air safety agency is seeking to establish acceptable means of compliance requirements to support new eVTOL aircraft and drones using European public airspace.
Aircraft

Airbus A330neo MOU Cements VietJet’s Long-haul Aspirations

Deal calls for first delivery of the widebodies in 2026
VietJet A330-900 signing
Avionics

Firefighting Radio System Now Available in Latin America

First orders set to ship in six to eight weeks
A mockup of the new AEM radio.
Aircraft

GAMA: 2023 Aircraft Deliveries Up in All Segments

Industry deliveries passed 4,000 units for the first time in a decade
GAMA shipment press conference