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Avionics
Southeast Aero STC Amended for SPZ-equipped Hawker 800s
Upgrade breathes new life into a venerable airframe
FBOs
Sonoma Aviation Adds Two FBOs To IS-BAH Stage 3 List
Two California FBOs are the latest to rise to the ground handling safety program's top rung
FBOs
Pittsburgh-area FBOs Join Phillips 66 Network
Founded in 2007, AirQuest operates two Pennsylvania FBOs offering a variety of services
Training and Workforce
FAA Pilot Certificates Pick Up Steam in April
Pilot certificate issuances were up 19% YOY
Regulations and Government
EASA To Hold Business Aviation Workshop in January
The two-day event will be at the European air safety agency's headquarters in Cologne, Germany
Sustainability and Environment
Signature Goes All In on SAF at KLAX
The global chain has pumped more than 30 million gallons of SAF since 2020
Sustainability and Environment
Bombardier Opens Legacy Lounge in Monaco
The facility will serve as an introduction to the company's legacy, innovation, and—of course—aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Taps Spirit Aeronautics’ Avionics Expertise
Companies sign agreement to collaborate on complementary maintenance support
Rotorcraft
Milestone Leasing Two AW169s to Northern Rescue
The two helicopters are the leasing company's first placement in New Zealand
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Enidine Showing HIC Damper and UltraLoc Buttons at AIX
The new components offer designers more flexibility and customization
Aircraft
Cessna Citation Ascend Progresses with FAA Certification Testing
The Ascend prototype has completed 350 flight test hours
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
France May Provide Funds for Lilium eVTOL Aircraft Production Line
The German company is in negotiations with French officials over subsidies and loan guarantees
Fuel
Oxford Airport Begins Selling SAF, To Open Synthetic Fuel Plant
London-area airport is stepping up efforts to decarbonize business aviation
Aircraft
Duncan Aviation Hands Over Refurbished Gulfstream G650ER
Aircraft was delivered with new paint, maintenance work
ATC
Collins Debuts Surface Air Traffic Management System
The new product tracks the movements of aircraft and ground equipment in real time
Aircraft
Eve Reports Progress in Building Full-scale eVTOL Prototype
The company released images of a fuselage being assembled
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Continues To Bleed Red Ink
Cash on hand and active members both saw decreases in first quarter
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Personal Liability of Aircraft LLC Owners
Piercing the veil isn't as difficult as many LLC owners assume
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill Overwhelmingly Passes Senate
Senate voted 88 to 4 in favor of reauthorizing the FAA
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Cabin Designs Show Glimpse of Flights in Electric Seaplane
The unpressurized PHA-ZE 100 aircraft will operate from either water or land
Aircraft
Bombardier Inducted into Inventors Hall of Fame
The U.S. National Inventors Hall of Fame recognized Bombardier's contributions to transportation technology
Aircraft
Archer Expects To Cut eVTOL Aircraft Development Costs in Q2
Q1 expenses were bloated by non-recurring payments to suppliers and lawsuit charges
Maintenance and Modifications
Flightstar Set To Expand Operations with Aircraft Hangar
Project to double size of dedicated maintenance space
Aircraft
Piper Taps Troyes Aviation as Approved Service Center
Partnership with Flying Smart Aero forged at Aero Friedrichshafen
Training and Workforce
NBAA Announces 900th Certified Aviation Manager
The program was launched in 2003
Aircraft
First G700 on U.S. Registry Enters Service with Avjet Global
The backlog of G700s is starting to dwindle as more enter service
Maintenance and Modifications
First Customer Selects AkzoNobel VR Painting Training
Operators can "see" the quality of their virtual paint application
Accidents
Kentucky Aeromed Helo Pilot Sentenced for Flying Drunk
Pilot flew while intoxicated last December
Aircraft
Bombardier Opens Its New Toronto Production Line for the Global 7500, 6500, and 5500 Jets
The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof
Aircraft
Argus TraqPak: Global Bizav Flying Up in April
The monthly report showed increases everywhere but North America
