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Security

U.S. DOT Orders FAA Cybersecurity Audit

Order comes after 2021 recategorization of systems
Cybersecurity
Training and Workforce

Above & Beyond Product Support Surveys 2024

Individuals highlighted in AIN’s annual product support survey for aircraft, avionics, and engines who went above and beyond their call of duty.
aircraft technicians
Engines

Qdot Choses H3's Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Uncrewed VTOL Aircraft

Oxford University spinoff says propulsion technology could support eVTOL aircraft and business jets
Qdot Technology test rig for hydrogen-electric propulsion system
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: October 2024

Preliminary and final accident reports, October 2024
rural runway
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

GJC Raises Another $617M through Securitization

Business aviation financier has closed on eight asset-back securities
Global Jet Capital CEO Vivek Kaushal
Regulations and Government

Gulfstream’s G700 Earns Another Certification

The latest authorization brings the new jet's tally to more than 12
Gulfstream G700 in flight
Avionics

Garmin G5000 Certified in Citation XLS+/XLS Gen2

Eligible fleet for this upgrade now exceeds 1,000 jets
Garmin G5000 upgrade for Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 business jets
Charter & Fractional

Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Goes Platinum

Argus names company "Platinum Elite" operator
ARGUS
Training and Workforce

NBAA Explores Impact of Workforce Shortage on Safety

Association will present preliminary findings from focus groups at BACE
Article image
Charter & Fractional

Volato Facing Class-action WARN Act Lawsuit

Move follows reported layoffs of 233 employees in late August
Volato
Maintenance and Modifications

Colorado MRO Moves to Seven-day Workweek

The company acquired its Centennial Airport facility in March
Stevens Aerospace technician working on airplane
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Vertical Splits Stock as eVTOL Aircraft Developer Seeks New Investment

UK eVTOL aircraft developer reports financial results for first half of 2024
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
Avionics

Garmin Founders Inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame

Co-founders Min Kao and the late Gary Burrell were honored during the 60th annual ceremony of the NAHF
Garmin
Avionics

U.S. Air Force Steps Up Backing for Autonomous Flight Technology

Reliable Robotics wins contract and new funding as rival Merlin steps up flight testing
Reliable Robotics autonomous flight technology
Charter & Fractional

Dynamic Flight Pricing Shows Value Options for Clients

Wheels Up said it is committed to greater transparency for members
Wheels Up and Delta Air Lines
Charter & Fractional

VOO Makes Empty Legs Visible in Charter Booking Platform

Operators can offer brokers prices to book aircraft set to fly empty
VOO empty leg feature for charter booking platform
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Boeing Pays Embraer $150M To Settle Buyout Dispute

Settlement payment confirmed in Securities and Exchange Commission filing
Embraer E195-E2 airliner in flight
Avionics

ForeFlight Releases Flight Planning Improvements

Enhanced flight drawer and graphical weight and balance cabin layout are among the changes
ForeFlight weight and balance cabin layout
Environment

SkyNRG To Partner on Swedish SAF Plant

Slated for completion by 2030, the faciilty will eventually produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF a year
Skellefteå Harbor in Sweden
Environment

California Shuts Window on PFAS Firefighting Foam

After a year-long delay in enactment, the ban took effect last week
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Gets FAA Nod for Manufacturing SMS Plan

Company has a voluntary reporting program for employees, suppliers, and customers
Cessna Citation Latitude and Longitude
Maintenance and Modifications

FBI Seeks Bids for Aircraft Mx Support Contract

Contract has potential value of up to $100 million
FBI Jacksonville Photographer
FBOs

ICCS Starts Toluca FBO Expansion

Project is expected to be completed in a year
Artist rendering of new ICCS Toluca FBO terminal
Charter & Fractional

Airshare and Gogo Build on Partnership

Companies entered a multi-year in-flight connectivity agreement
Aishare Phenom
FBOs

Campaign Aims To Raise $1 Million for St. Jude

Visitors to Atlantic Aviation FBOs and FlightAware website are invited to participate
Cancer survivor Libby was treated at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Aircraft

Lower Costs, Political Momentum Favor Chinese Advanced Air Mobility

Beijing-based consultant Louis Liu of DAP Technologies provides overview of China's eVTOL prospects
Volant's VE25-100 eVTOL aircraft
Avionics

Thomas Global STCs Replacement for Pro Line 4 CRTs

Upgrade covers Challenger 604, G100/G200, Falcon 2000/2000EX/50EX, Saab 2000, and CRJs
CRJ with Thomas Global Systems LCD upgrade
Environment

Stack Aero Integrates Azzera Sustainability Options

New functionality adds carbon management tools to the booking process
business jet in flight over wind turbines
Aircraft

AINsight: How To Buy a Bizjet at a Fast Pace

It takes a village to keep a business aircraft transaction on track
generic bizjet
Aircraft

Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida

Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site
Artist rendering of Hermeus hypersonic test facility